What GIMOTO does

GIMOTO SRL is an Italian manufacturer specializing in made-to-measure motorcycle leather apparel and protective equipment, headquartered in Cassano d'Adda (Milan province), Italy. The company designs and produces custom-fitted leather racing suits, touring suits, jackets, pants, gloves, and accessories, alongside proprietary electronic airbag safety systems marketed under its V-RACE sub-brand. Its product portfolio spans over 10 categories, including the Pro Rider Air Light V3 (priced up to €2,475), the Mugello Air racing suit, the Touring line, and dedicated Lady, Kid, and MX-Offroad collections. Online 3D configurators enable customer-driven customization of suits and accessories, supporting the made-to-measure value proposition.

GIMOTO operates a vertically integrated production model combining Italian leather craftsmanship with electronic airbag engineering. Its V-RACE RR BC RED TESLA system is positioned as a hybrid electronic airbag with sensor-based deployment for motorcycle crash protection. The company holds FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) certifications for airbag vest categories 1 and 2, EU conformity declarations across its product range, and OEM co-development partnerships with KTM, BMW Motorrad, Husqvarna, and Gas Gas — including model-specific configurators (KTM RC8C, Super Duke RR).

The business model is direct-to-consumer (e-commerce at store.gimoto.com and a physical showroom by appointment in Cassano d'Adda) supplemented by a global dealer/reseller network and B2B OEM clothing supply. Revenue streams include one-time sales of leather apparel, premium-priced custom made-to-measure orders, team/business clothing, airbag hardware, and repair/regeneration services. Marketing relies on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and trade show participation — notably EICMA 2025, supported by a Regione Lombardia internationalization grant. With 11-50 employees and €20,000 registered capital, GIMOTO SRL operates as a privately-held Italian limited liability company with no disclosed external funding.

Name

GIMOTO

Legal name

GIMOTO SRL

Website

https://gimoto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GIMOTO SRL is an Italian manufacturer of made-to-measure motorcycle leather apparel and proprietary V-RACE electronic airbag systems, serving racing and touring riders worldwide through DTC e-commerce, a dealer network, and OEM partnerships with KTM, BMW Motorrad, Husqvarna, and Gas Gas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle Protective Apparel

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (3169), Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (316), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Leather & Leather Products (3100), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorcycle Riding Gear & Apparel Retail (CRAMANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Riding Jackets, Pants & Suits Retail (Leather/Textile) (CRAMANAF), Riding Gloves & Hand Protection Retail (CRAMANAE), Off-Road & MX Gear Retail (Dirt Bike/Motocross/Enduro) (CRAMANAG), Protective Armor & Impact Protection Retail (Body/Back/Chest) (CRAMANAC), Safety Accessories & Wearables Retail (Neck Braces, Hydration, Earplugs) (CRAMANAL), Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI)

Keywords

• Motorcycle leather apparel
• Motorcycle airbag systems
• Custom racing suits
• Motorcycle protective gear
• Motorcycle safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cassano D'adda

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Leather Apparel Sales: Sales of leather racing suits, touring suits, jackets, pants, and accessories through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and dealer network.
2. Made-to-Measure Custom Orders: Bespoke leather clothing manufactured to individual customer specifications and measurements, commanding premium pricing.
3. Team/Business Clothing: Custom team clothing for racing teams and businesses, including branded motorcycle apparel.
4. Airbag Systems and Accessories: Sales of electronic airbag systems, replacements, and related safety accessories.
5. Repair and Maintenance Services: Regeneration and repair services for leather suits to extend product lifespan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GIMOTO designs, manufactures, and sells made-to-measure motorcycle leather protective apparel — including professional racing suits, two-piece touring suits, jackets, pants, gloves, and accessories — along with proprietary electronic airbag safety systems (V-RACE RR). Products are customizable via 3D online configurators and sold direct-to-consumer, through dealers, and via OEM partnerships with major motorcycle manufacturers.

Product overview

GIMOTO is a made-to-measure motorcycle leather clothing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of racing and touring leather suits, airbag systems, and accessories. The product line includes Pro Rider Air Light (V1/V2/V3), Mugello Air/LTD Air (airbag-equipped suits), Mugello Race/LTD Race/LP-1 Vintage (professional racing suits), Otto/Pit/Minimoto/Peewee Racing (supermoto and minimoto suits), and a complete Touring line (Aragon 2 Air, Tour 2, jackets, pants). The portfolio also extends to Lady and Kid collections, plus the innovative V-RACE RR electronic airbag system. GIMOTO operates a 3D configurator platform enabling customers to customize their leather suits and mats. Core offerings center on custom-fitted leather racing suits with optional integrated airbag technology, complemented by touring wear, gloves, technical underwear (Iron Skin), and protective accessories (Sliders). The company differentiates through made-to-measure craftsmanship and proprietary electronic airbag technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• V-RACE: Electronic airbag system brand, including V-RACE RR BC RED TESLA and V-RACE Airbag technology

Products and services

• Pro Rider Air Light (V1/V2/V3) Professional one-piece racing leather suit with integrated electronic airbag system, available in three versions (V1, V2, V3) offering progressively higher levels of protection and features for track and competition use. Priced from €2,475 (€1,690 outlet).
• Mugello Air Professional one-piece racing leather suit with integrated airbag system designed for track use, featuring advanced protection characteristics.
• LTD Air Limited edition professional racing leather suit with integrated airbag technology, offering premium specification for track riders.
• Mugello Race Professional one-piece racing leather suit without airbag, intended for track riders who prefer a non-airbag configuration.
• LTD Race Limited edition professional racing leather suit without airbag system, offered as a premium track configuration.
• LP-1 Vintage Vintage-style professional racing leather suit designed for classic motorcycle racing aesthetics and use.
• Supermoto and Pitbike/Minimoto Suits (Otto, Pit, Minimoto Man, Peewee Racing Man) Specialized racing leather suits for supermoto (Otto), pitbike (Pit), adult minimoto (Minimoto Man), and peewee-class minimoto (Peewee Racing Man) disciplines, tailored to the requirements of small-displacement and youth racing.
• Aragon 2 Air Two-piece touring motorcycle leather suit with airbag compatibility, intended for comfortable road use and longer rides.
• Tour 2 Two-piece touring motorcycle leather suit designed for comfortable road riding on long-distance journeys.
• Leather Jackets (Aragon Jkt Air, Street Pro Jkt, Street Jkt) Motorcycle leather jackets spanning touring (Aragon Jkt Air with airbag compatibility) and street use (Street Pro Jkt, Street Jkt), each customizable via the 3D configurator.
• Leather Pants (Aragon Pants, Tour Pants) Touring motorcycle leather pants (Aragon Pants designed to pair with Aragon jackets; Tour Pants for long-distance riding comfort), customizable via configurator.
• V-RACE RR Electronic Airbag System Standalone electronic airbag system with autonomous activation for track racing, available in versions for adults and kids/ladies. FIM-certified as a Category 1 and Category 2 airbag vest manufacturer for 2024 and 2025.
• V-RACE Touring Airbag System Electronic airbag system specifically designed for touring motorcycle riding, complementing GIMOTO's racing-oriented V-RACE RR system.
• GP7 Italy Racing Gloves Made-in-Italy racing motorcycle gloves offered at €179.00, designed to pair with GIMOTO's racing suits for track use.
• Iron Skin Technical Underwear Technical undersuit designed to be worn under leather suits for enhanced comfort and moisture management, priced at €85 (€70 outlet).
• Sliders Protective Accessories Protective sliders for leather suits providing additional protection during sliding on track, priced at €30 (€20 outlet).
• Lady Collection Complete line of women's motorcycle leather apparel including one-piece pro suits with airbag (Mugello Air Lady), two-piece suits (Lady 2), jackets (Lady RS Jkt, Lady Street Jkt), pants (Lady RS Pants, Lady Tour Pants), and gloves, all customizable via the dedicated Lady 3D configurator.
• Kid Collection Complete line of children's motorcycle apparel including one-piece pro suits with airbag (Mugello Air Kid), minimoto (Minimoto Kid), peewee racing suits (Peewee Racing Kid), protectors, technical underwear (Iron Skin Kid), and gloves, designed for young riders and accessible through the dedicated Kid 3D configurator.
• Repair and Regeneration Services Regeneration and repair services for leather suits to extend product lifespan, offered by GIMOTO as part of its product support offering.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KTMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKTM is a key OEM partner of GIMOTO. GIMOTO develops custom leather clothing for KTM motorcycles and riders, with dedicated configurators for KTM models including RC8C and Super Duke RR. The partnership includes exclusive KTM custom leather collections.
• BMW MotorradcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMW Motorrad is an OEM partner with GIMOTO providing custom motorcycle apparel. GIMOTO offers BMW-specific configurators and EU conformity declarations for BMW motorcycle clothing including Pro Race Suit and Pro Race M Suit.
• HusqvarnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHusqvarna is listed as a partner brand on GIMOTO's website, suggesting a commercial relationship for motorcycle apparel distribution.
• Gas GasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGas Gas is listed as a partner brand on GIMOTO's website, suggesting a commercial relationship for motorcycle apparel distribution.
• Regione LombardiacoreOthersRegione Lombardia supported GIMOTO's participation at EICMA 2025 through PR FESR 2021-2027 program (Azione 1.3.1). Total project value: €55,366.08 with €8,000.00 grant awarded for internationalization of the SME.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Helite: French specialist in mechanical and electronic airbag systems for motorcyclists, equestrians, and skiers. Comparable to GIMOTO as a focused airbag-technology player, particularly relevant as GIMOTO pivots toward standalone V-RACE airbag products.

Direct peers

• REV'IT!: Dutch motorcycle apparel brand offering leather and textile suits, jackets, gloves, and protective gear across sport, touring, and adventure segments. Comparable to GIMOTO in product breadth, European craftsmanship reputation, and racing/touring customer base.
• Furygan: French manufacturer of motorcycle leather suits, jackets, gloves, and airbag systems with a focus on sport, touring, and urban riders. Comparable to GIMOTO in European heritage, premium positioning, and racing/touring product overlap.
• Held: German manufacturer of premium motorcycle leather suits, gloves, and protective gear with strong touring and racing lines. Comparable to GIMOTO in premium European positioning, made-to-measure options, and broad product portfolio spanning racing and touring.
• Macna: Dutch motorcycle apparel manufacturer producing leather and textile suits, jackets, and gloves with sport and touring emphasis. Comparable to GIMOTO in mid-sized European competitor profile, racing/touring product overlap, and dealer distribution.
• RST: British motorcycle apparel brand offering leather racing suits, textile suits, gloves, and protective gear. Comparable to GIMOTO in mid-market European positioning, racing and touring focus, and dealer-driven distribution model.
• Spidi: Italian manufacturer of motorcycle leather suits, jackets, gloves, and airbag-equipped gear. Comparable to GIMOTO in Italian craftsmanship heritage, racing-segment focus, mid-market scale, and customization capabilities for sport and touring riders.

Regional players

• Klim: US-based motorcycle technical apparel brand specializing in premium touring, ADV, and snow gear with leather and textile options. Comparable to GIMOTO in premium protective-gear positioning and customization, but operating primarily in the North American market.

Broad incumbents

• Dainese: Italian heritage motorcycle apparel manufacturer with the D-Air airbag platform and broad racing, touring, and lifestyle product lines. Closest direct competitor on Italian-made leather suits, FIM-certified airbag systems, and OEM partnerships with major motorcycle brands.
• Alpinestars: Global leader in motorsport and motorcycle protective apparel, including the widely adopted Tech-Air electronic airbag system. Directly competes with GIMOTO across racing leather suits, gloves, touring gear, and airbag technology, but at far greater scale and with deeper OEM and sponsorship reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GIMOTOgarage
• Facebookfacebook.com/gimotoofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/gimoto_official
• Xx.com/gimotoofficial

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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