Motorparts

What Motorparts does

Motorparts S.r.l. is a privately held Italian company, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Lippo di Calderara di Reno (Bologna), that designs and distributes aftermarket spare parts and special components for motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds. The company operates a hybrid model combining proprietary racing brands (Top Performances, DR Racing Parts, TPR Factory, XFORTE, MPH Helmets) with exclusive or official Italian distribution rights for international brands including LeoVince (exhausts), Hiflofiltro (filters), ZF Sachs (clutches), NTN SNR (bearings), Tsubaki (chains), Gulf and Petronas (lubricants), TopLight (lighting), Exide (batteries), Reckless (racing products), and ADIGE (brakes). Proprietary TPR Factory products include CNC-machined racing engine cases for Piaggio 50cc 2-stroke motors (producing 40+ HP in 70cc/100cc variants), 5-spring racing clutch kits, FEM-designed radial brake calipers, and 2nd-generation digital ECUs with IP67 connectors, selectable maps, and 16,000 rpm rev limiters.

The company's revenue model is wholesale hardware distribution through an authorized dealer network covering all 20 Italian regions and over 40 countries internationally, supported by a dedicated B2B portal (sales.motor-parts.it) where registered dealers access availability and pricing (public pricing is not disclosed). Pricing operates on a pay-as-you-go wholesale basis with no subscription or recurring contract structure visible. Go-to-market relies on trade channels rather than direct-to-consumer: annual EICMA participation (world's largest motorcycle exhibition, Milan), downloadable product catalogs, dealer newsletters, Facebook community engagement, racing sponsorships (BSC Moto Top Performances in the Polini Italian Cup), and prize competitions. Customer segments span Italian SMB motorcycle repair shops and parts retailers (primary), international authorized distributors (primary), individual motorcycle/scooter enthusiasts seeking performance upgrades (primary), and racing teams and competitors (secondary). The company leverages heritage from Motori Minarelli, which set 18 world speed records between 1966 and 1975.

Name

Motorparts

Legal name

Motorparts S.r.l.

Website

https://motorparts.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Motorparts S.r.l. is a privately held Italian aftermarket motorcycle and scooter parts distributor that combines proprietary racing brands (Top Performances, TPR Factory, MPH Helmets) with exclusive Italian distribution rights for international brands like LeoVince, Hiflofiltro, and Sachs, selling through authorized dealers across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle Aftermarket Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4231), Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOANAK

Motorcycle, powersports & ATV parts and accessories distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Automotive Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Distribution

SECONDARYCRAOANAH

Performance, racing & tuning parts distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Automotive Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Distribution

SECONDARYCRAMANAA

Motorcycle Riding Gear & Apparel Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Motorsports & Powersports Gear Retail

Keywords

• Motorcycle aftermarket parts
• Scooter spare parts
• Racing engine components
• Motorcycle exhaust systems
• Two-wheeler component distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Calderara Di Reno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Parts Distribution: Motorparts generates revenue through the distribution of aftermarket spare parts and special parts for motorcycles and scooters. The company distributes both proprietary brands (Top Performances, DR Racing Parts, TPR Factory) and branded products from other manufacturers (LeoVince, Hiflofiltro, TRW, Sachs, NTN SNR, Adige, Tsubaki, Gulf, TopLight, Reckless). Revenue comes from wholesale distribution to authorized dealers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Motorparts designs and distributes high-performance aftermarket spare parts and special components for motorcycles and scooters, marketed under proprietary brands (Top Performances, DR Racing Parts, TPR Factory) and exclusive Italian distribution partnerships with international brands such as LeoVince, Hiflofiltro, Sachs, NTN SNR, Tsubaki, Gulf, TopLight, Reckless, Adige and TRW. Product coverage spans engine components, transmission parts (variators, clutches, belt drives), exhaust systems, braking systems, electrical parts, helmets, batteries, tires and lubricants for motorcycles and scooters.

Product overview

Motorparts is an Italian company specializing in spare parts and special parts for motorcycles and scooters. The company operates a multi-brand distribution model with both proprietary racing brands (Top Performances, DR Racing Parts, TPR Factory) and distributed international brands (LeoVince, Hiflofiltro, TRW, Sachs, NTN SNR, Tsubaki, Toplight, Gulf, Reckless, JCosta). Their proprietary brands focus on high-performance racing components including variators, cylinder kits, clutch systems, digital control units, and exhaust systems, primarily for Minarelli, Piaggio, and Yamaha engines. The TPR Factory line offers premium CNC-machined racing components. Motorparts also distributes helmets (MPH Helmets), tires, lubricants, batteries, and offers branded merchandise through their B2B dealer network covering Italy and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Top Performances: High-performance parts and accessories for motorcycles and scooters, including variators, cylinder kits, exhausts, and racing components.
• DR Racing Parts
• TPR Factory
• XFORTE
• MPH Helmets

Products and services

• Top Performances Proprietary high-performance racing parts and special components for motorcycles and scooters, including variators, cylinder kits, clutch systems and expansion chambers, developed for racing applications with Minarelli and Piaggio engines.
• DR Racing Parts Proprietary high-performance cylinder kits and engine components for classic scooters including Vespa ET3, known for aluminum cylinders with nickel-silicon plating.
• TPR Factory Proprietary factory racing components including CNC-machined digital control units, clutch covers, gearbox casings, brake calipers and Carter Racing engine cases for Minarelli AM and Piaggio engines.
• XFORTE Proprietary aftermarket parts product line distributed by Motorparts, appearing in their catalog alongside other brands.
• MPH Helmets Distributed motorcycle and scooter helmet brand including jet helmets with retractable sun visors and replaceable plastic peaks, offering entry-level to mid-range helmet options.
• LeoVince Exhaust Systems Premium exhaust systems for motorcycles, maxi scooters and scooters from Italian brand LeoVince with over 50 years of experience producing high-quality aftermarket exhausts; distributed exclusively in Italy by Motorparts.
• Hiflofiltro Filters World's best-selling motorcycle, scooter and ATV aftermarket filters brand since 1955; also used in OEM by numerous manufacturers. Each oil filter undergoes 16 quality control steps and production is TÜV SÜD certified. Distributed in Italy by Motorparts.
• Sachs Clutches and Suspension German brand (ZF) clutches and suspension components for motorcycles, particularly BMW motorcycles which have been equipped with Sachs clutches for decades; known for high reliability, precision and dynamics. Distributed officially in Italy by Motorparts.
• NTN SNR Bearings Bearing products from NTN, a market leader with state-of-the-art R&D department offering solutions for all technical requirements to guarantee and increase reliability and performance of vehicles. Distributed officially in Italy by Motorparts.
• Tsubaki Chains World's leading roller chain manufacturer from Japan with over 40 years of motorcycle chain development, from standard ASA 50/60 series to the first O-ring sealed series in the late 1970s and current premium TX4-ring sealed chains meeting the highest Japanese industrial standards. Distributed by Motorparts.
• Gulf Lubricants Motor oils for 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines from Gulf, universally recognized in the motorsport world for extremely high performance in terms of quality and durability. Distributed by Motorparts.
• TopLight Lighting Complete line of standard and LED lamps for motorcycles and scooters, with TopLight's Street Vision project focusing on rider safety in all conditions including rain, snow, fog or low visibility. Distributed by Motorparts.
• Reckless Racing Products Racing products from Reckless, created from a decade of on-track racing experience with Yamaha T-Max specific racing products, now developing a full range of new products for riders seeking maximum performance. Distributed exclusively by Motorparts.
• Adige Brake Components High-technology brake pads and brake shoes for two-wheeled vehicles, including clutch discs (standard and racing series), anti-hopping clutches, clutch cases, brake discs, brake pads, brake shoes, lamellae, reed valves, intake manifolds and tire retainers. Distributed by Motorparts.
• TRW Motorcycle Components Aftermarket motorcycle components from TRW including brake systems and other motorcycle parts. Distributed by Motorparts.
• Petronas Lubricants Premium lubricants for motorcycles from Petronas Lubricants International. Distributed by Motorparts.
• Exide Batteries Battery products for motorcycles, ATV and utility vehicles from Exide. Distributed by Motorparts.
• JCosta Variators Precision variators for maxi scooters developed in collaboration with Top Performances, using centrifugal pin operation instead of rollers for excellent acceleration and pickup performance. Distributed by Motorparts.
• Motorcycle and Scooter Tires Tire products offered as part of the Motorparts product catalog for motorcycles and scooters.
• Motorparts Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise and accessories sold under Motorparts branding.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Sachs (ZF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 2019ZF Sachs is a world-renowned company with extensive expertise in motorcycle components. BMW motorcycles have been equipped with Sachs clutches for decades, known for high reliability, precision, and dynamics. Motorparts is the official distributor of Sachs clutches for BMW motorcycles in Italy.
• NTN SNRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2019NTN is a market leader in bearings with a state-of-the-art R&D department offering solutions for all technical requirements. Their products help guarantee and increase reliability and performance of vehicles. Motorparts is an official distributor of NTN SNR products.
• RecklesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 February 2019Reckless is a company born from a decade of on-track racing experience, achieving success with a series of Yamaha T-Max specific racing products. They are developing a full range of new products for riders seeking maximum performance. Motorparts holds exclusive distribution rights for Reckless products.
• TopLightmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 January 2018TopLight's Street Vision project focuses on rider safety in all conditions including rain, snow, fog, or low visibility. The company offers a complete range of standard and LED lamps for motorcycles and scooters.
• GulfmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Gulf is universally recognized in the motorsport world for extremely high performance in terms of quality and durability. Motorparts distributes Gulf 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine oils, expanding their product range to offer customers diversified and complete choices.
• AdigemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 July 2016Adige produces high-technology brake pads and brake shoes for two-wheeled vehicles, including clutch discs (standard and racing series), anti-hopping clutches, clutch cases, brake discs, brake pads, brake shoes, lamellae, reed valves, intake manifolds, and tire retainers.
• TsubakimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 May 2016Tsubaki is the world's leading manufacturer of roller chains, sprockets, and kits, developing motorcycle chains for over 40 years. From standard ASA 50/60 series to the first O-ring sealed series in the late 1970s and current premium TX4-ring chains, Tsubaki meets all market needs with products meeting the highest Japanese industrial standards.
• HiflofiltrocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Hiflofiltro, established in 1955, is the world's best-selling motorcycle, scooter, and ATV aftermarket filter brand. Their products are also used in OEM applications by numerous manufacturers. Each oil filter undergoes 16 quality control steps and production is certified by TÜV SÜD. Motorparts serves as the Italian distributor for Hiflofiltro products.
• LeoVincecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 January 2014LeoVince is a historic Italian brand with over 50 years of experience producing high-quality exhaust systems and accessories for motorcycles, maxi scooters, scooters, and mopeds. Motorparts serves as the exclusive Italian distributor for the entire LeoVince product range.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Polini Motori: Italian specialist in performance parts and tuning kits for scooters, mopeds, and small-displacement motorcycles. Comparable to Motorparts through its racing components portfolio and its role as organizer of the Polini Italian Cup in which Motorparts sponsors competing teams.
• Stage6: European scooter tuning specialist producing high-performance cylinder kits, exhausts, variators, and intake components for 50cc and larger scooters. Directly comparable to TPR Factory's CNC racing components and Top Performances' variator and cylinder offerings.
• Domino: Italian manufacturer of aftermarket motorcycle controls, grips, brake levers, and accessories. Comparable as an Italian aftermarket parts specialist with multi-brand distribution into European dealer networks similar to Motorparts' dealer structure.
• Athena: Italian manufacturer of aftermarket motorcycle parts including cylinder kits, gaskets, and engine components for two-stroke and four-stroke applications. Overlaps with Motorparts on the engine-components side and shares a multi-country European distribution model.
• Sito: Italian manufacturer of aftermarket exhaust systems for scooters and mopeds, also historically distributed by Motorparts alongside LeoVince. Directly comparable product portfolio in the same scooter/moped exhaust category.
• Giannelli: Italian aftermarket exhaust systems manufacturer for scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles. Comparable to the LeoVince distribution franchise Motorparts operates and competes in the same Italian and European performance exhaust category.
• Malossi: Italian manufacturer and distributor of high-performance aftermarket parts for scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles, including engine, transmission, and exhaust components. Directly competes with Motorparts' Top Performances, DR Racing Parts, and TPR Factory brands in Italy and across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Piaggio Group: Italian OEM producing Vespa, Piaggio, Aprilia, and other two-wheeled vehicles including the 50cc and scooter platforms that are central to Motorparts' aftermarket parts business. Overlaps as a broader incumbent in scooter and motorcycle parts ecosystem.

Regional players

• Wemoto: UK-based online motorcycle and scooter parts distributor serving the British and broader European market. Comparable as a regional multi-brand aftermarket distributor focused on two-wheel parts, though with a primarily digital, UK-centric model.

Others

• LeoVince (Sito Group): Italian exhaust systems manufacturer whose products Motorparts distributes exclusively in Italy. It is a principal partner rather than competitor, but the underlying brand equity and product overlap with Top Performances racing exhausts make it a strategically adjacent comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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