Bike-Lift Europe

What Bike-Lift Europe does

Bike-Lift Europe is an Italian manufacturer specializing in professional workshop equipment for two-wheeler, E-Bike, quad, ATV, and lawn-mower servicing. Founded in 2002 and operating out of Italy under ISO 9001 quality certification, the company designs and sources hydraulic and electro-hydraulic motorcycle lifts, stands, modular workshop furniture (Modoflex), and complementary tools, with patented designs including the WIDER 1000 motorcycle lift and the LEB Cargo 150 E-Bike/cargo-bike lift. The product line has expanded over time from motorcycle-specific lifts and stands into the E-Bike segment (LEB series) and the garden-machinery segment (GARDEN series for lawn mowers, quads, and ATVs), with additional revenue lines in the Vasca lavapezzi parts washer and Modoflex modular furniture.

The business model is B2B equipment sales to independent professional workshops, dealer service centers, and racing-team garages, distributed through an international dealer network that the company states spans more than 50 countries and serves over 2,500 customers. Cumulative shipments cited by the company exceed 25,000 lifts and 500,000 stands since inception. Pricing is transaction-based on individual units rather than subscription or recurring-revenue, and the company emphasizes "Made in Italy" manufacturing, ISO 9001 certification, and motorsport credentials (notably co-development with the GRESINI Racing Moto2/Moto3 team) as procurement criteria for professional buyers. Headcount is reported at 1–10, indicating a small, specialized operation likely relying on outsourced manufacturing capacity, with stated Cap.Sociale of €100,000.

Name

Bike-Lift Europe

Legal name

Bike-Lift Europe

Website

https://bikelifteurope.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bike-Lift Europe is an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic lifts, stands, and modular workshop equipment for motorcycle, E-Bike, quad, ATV, and lawn-mower servicing professionals, sold through dealers across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle Workshop Equipment

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Motorcycle workshop lifts
• E-bike repair lifts
• Motorcycle stands
• Modular workshop furniture
• Professional mechanic tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Fontanellato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (Motorcycle/E-Bike Lifts, Stands, Workshop Furniture, Tools): The primary revenue stream is the direct sale of physical equipment — motorcycle lifts, E-Bike lifts, central lifts, stands, wheel clamps, modular workshop furniture (Modoflex), and professional tools. Products are sold as one-time purchases with various pump/actuation options (pedal, air, electro-hydraulic, remote control). Pricing varies by capacity, mechanism, and accessories. The company also sells accessories and spare parts separately.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bike-Lift Europe designs, manufactures, and sells professional lifting equipment and accessories for motorcycle, E-Bike, quad, ATV, and lawn mower workshops. The portfolio includes hydraulic and electro-hydraulic motorcycle and E-Bike lifts, central lifts, garden/quad lifts, motorcycle stands (cavalletti), modular workshop furniture under the Modoflex brand, wheel clamps, parts washers, and professional mechanic tools. Products are sold direct to professional workshops, dealers, racing teams, and individual professionals through a B2B commercial department, export department, and an e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

Bike-Lift Europe is an Italian manufacturer of professional motorcycle and E-Bike workshop equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into several categories: motorcycle lifts (including MAX GATE, MASTER, SPORT GATE, CUSTOM, RACING, and ABSOLUTE series), central lifts (KODIAK, HQL, HXL, MCL, CFL series), garden/quad lifts (GARDEN and FROG series), E-Bike lifts (LEB, LEVANTE, MIO series), motorcycle stands (FS-11, BLACK ICE), Modoflex modular workshop furniture, professional tools, lift and van clamps (W-series), and racing equipment. The company also produces parts washers and various accessories. All products are designed and manufactured in Italy with ISO 9001 certification, serving over 2,500 customers across 50+ countries since 2002.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Modoflex: Modoflex is Bike-Lift Europe's brand of modular and customized workshop furniture, designed to organize workshop spaces efficiently, functionally, and professionally. The brand includes benches, modules, cabinets, and wall panels.

Products and services

• MAX GATE 516 The company's most sold motorcycle lift model, featuring a Gate panel for rear wheel removal. Available with pedal pump, air pump, or electro-hydraulic control unit with remote control. Designed for professional motorcycle workshops.
• MAX 516 Flat table-top motorcycle lift without the Gate panel, used as the base for the Twin Arms model, with exceptional stability and fluid movement. Compatible with PSW516 widening wings for 4-wheel vehicles.
• MAX TWIN ARMS 500 Most complete and technologically advanced motorcycle lift with synchronized hydraulic twin-arm lifting system that lifts one or both wheels independently from the work surface, with 500 kg capacity and 120 cm max height.
• MASTER 504 Motorcycle lift raising motorcycles up to 130 cm height with integrated sliding ramp that automatically retracts during ascent, suited for varied workshop clientelle.
• SPORT GATE 500 Motorcycle lift designed for limited spaces with a 60 cm wide work table bringing the mechanic close to the motorcycle, featuring drop-down Gate panel for rear wheel removal.
• CUSTOM 500 Minimum ground clearance motorcycle lift with exceptional stability and robustness, designed for large Harley and custom motorcycles.
• RACING 350 Basic motorcycle lift offering the same technical quality standards as higher capacity models, recommended for sports bikes, off-road motorcycles, and scooters.
• WIDER 1000 Lift for 2 or 4-wheel vehicles with patented widening and locking system, 1000 kg capacity, 130 cm max height, with pneumatic safety release and 11 mechanical safety positions.
• ABSOLUTE 756 Series ABSOLUTE 756 SPLIT, GATE, and SPIDER motorcycle lift models for large Cruisers, Trikes, and street bikes with 750 kg capacity and 130 cm max height.
• KODIAK 500 Rotating 360-degree central lift platform for off-road motorcycles, Quads and ATVs, providing excellent accessibility during maintenance with 130 cm max height.
• HQL 400 Smallest central lift in range for narrow spaces on Quads and ATVs, with 400 kg capacity, quick-release wheels, and handle for workshop maneuvering.
• MCL-30 Central lift for large dimension motorcycles with compact mechanism design.
• MCL-20 Mini central lift with manual operation and optional supports for working on lower frame areas when central lifting is not possible.
• CFL 500 Central lift for Custom & Cruiser motorcycles and Quads/ATVs with low profile design; custom version has 11 cm minimum height for low-clearance bikes.
• HXL 160 Central lift for cross/enduro motorcycles with pedal pump operation, 160 kg capacity, and 39-89 cm height range.
• GARDEN 1000 Lift designed for lawn tractor and riding mower lifting with 120 cm width, 215 cm length work surface, and 1000 kg capacity at 100 cm height.
• GARDEN 754 Versatile 750 kg capacity lift for industrial use, primarily for lawn mowers but also snowmobiles, with 8-position mechanical safety and parachute valves.
• FROG 500 Lift for riding mowers, Quads and ATVs with two elevatable and tilting platforms; front rises to 100 cm, rear to 155 cm for superior under-vehicle access.
• LEB 150 CARGO Electric lift for Cargo E-Bikes with up to 150 kg capacity, handling 2 or 3-wheel cargo bikes with patented horizontally and vertically adjustable trolley.
• LEB-50 Professional E-Bike lift with electric operation, 50 kg capacity, 198 cm max height with 360-degree rotating clamp, tested to 50,000 lifting cycles.
• LEVANTE 50/100 Scissor-type professional E-Bike lifts with electric piston; LEVANTE 50 has 50 kg capacity, LEVANTE 100 has 100 kg capacity with work height up to 120 cm.
• MIO 150 Bicycle maintenance support with 150 cm clamp height and 60 kg weight for stability, including rotating clamp and tool tray, for muscle-powered bicycles.
• FS-11 Adjustable front headstock motorcycle stand with 48 cm width, 7.1 kg weight, 63 cm length, and 65-82 cm adjustable height, including rubber protections and 7-pin kit.
• FS-11 SPORT / FS-11 NEW Sport version front headstand with 37 cm width, 7.0 kg weight, 57 cm length, and 65.5-81.5 cm height, including universal conical pin and nylon pivoting pin for Ducati and MV Agusta.
• BLACK ICE FS/RS Front and rear motorcycle stands with 40x1.5 mm tube and 125 mm diameter wheels.
• Modoflex Modular and customizable workshop furniture line for organizing motorcycle workshop spaces, including benches, modules, cabinets, drawers, and wall panels. Registered brand name.
• Racing Equipment Specialized racing workshop equipment co-developed with the GRESINI Racing Team, including FPS-25HIGH candelabras, RS-KALEX MOTO 2/3 stands, MRA/MRF/MRS racing modules, AL-BN racing bench, AL-WT tire stand, AL-DK desk, and MF-SR racing chair.
• Vasca lavapezzi Parts washing sink with 138 L capacity, 230V power, 60W motor, and IP54 protection rating for professional mechanic use.
• Morse per sollevatori (W-Series) Wheel clamps for lifts including W-32N, W-34N, W-36S, W-38S, W-40, W-42 models for various motorcycle wheel sizes.
• Morse per furgoni (W-Series) Wheel clamps for van and trailer transport including W-28F, W-29EB, W-36F, W-38C, W-42 models.
• Lift Accessories Lift accessories including rubber adapters, widening wings, sliding guides, remote control kit, pedal controls, anti-slip plates, foot pump, air pump, control buttons, ramps for 3-wheel vehicles, and rubber protection mats.
• Professional Tools Professional workshop tools including heat shrink tube kits, cable connectors, screw gauges, hook wrenches, carb screwdrivers, E-clips, O-rings, wire strippers, fuel tanks, bearing tools, brake tools, and extractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating since 2002 with presence in 50+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GRESINI Racing TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with the GRESINI Racing Team (MotoGP/Moto2/Moto3) resulted in the co-development of racing-specific workshop modules: MRA/MRF (for MotoGP box interventions), MRA/MXGP (version with service door panel), and MRS-MOTO3 (in sheet metal). These products are marketed as outcomes of the racing partnership and serve as reference installations in the professional racing segment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bahco (Snap-on Industrial): Long-established professional tool and workshop-equipment brand serving automotive and bicycle service markets. Comparable for its range of workshop storage, hand tools, and motorcycle-related consumable equipment sold to similar workshops.
• Stertil-Koni: Manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicle lifts (mobile column lifts, platform lifts) used in commercial and fleet workshops. Comparable as a broader incumbent whose workshop products overlap partially with Bike-Lift Europe's end-customers in fleet and dealer environments.
• MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang: Large German manufacturer of vehicle lifts, brake testers, and workshop equipment across passenger cars, trucks, and two-wheelers. Directly comparable as an incumbent that competes for workshop equipment budgets including motorcycle and E-Bike service centers.
• Rotary (Vehicle Service Group): A global incumbent brand in vehicle lifts and workshop equipment, including motorcycle-approved lift models. Comparable as a broad incumbent that has begun addressing the two-wheeler workshop segment with branded offerings.
• Sealey Tools: UK-based distributor and manufacturer of professional workshop tools, stands, and lifting equipment. Comparable because it sells motorcycle stands and small workshop lifts through catalog distribution to the same small-workshop customer base.
• Nussbaum Automotive Lifts: Established German vehicle-lift manufacturer serving workshops and dealerships with a broad product family. Competes with Bike-Lift Europe for professional workshop capital-equipment spend, especially across motorcycles and light vehicles.
• Unior: European manufacturer of professional hand tools and workshop equipment including bicycle tools. Comparable in serving bike and motorcycle workshops with tools, stands, and shop-fitting products.

Direct peers

• Feedback Sports: Niche bicycle workshop equipment brand known for repair stands, trainers, and storage. Comparable as a specialized bicycle-workshop equipment peer with a portfolio overlap on E-Bike and bicycle stands/service tools.
• Finkbeiner: Specialty manufacturer of vehicle lifts including motorcycle and E-Bike workshop lifts. Most directly competes with Bike-Lift Europe's core lift product family for independent workshops and racing paddocks.
• Park Tool: US-based leader in professional bicycle workshop tools, stands, and repair equipment. Directly comparable in the bicycle/E-Bike workshop niche where Bike-Lift Europe is active with LEB-series lifts and MIO bicycle stands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bikelift
• Facebookfacebook.com/bikelifteurope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bike-lift-europe-srl

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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