Sprint Filter

What Sprint Filter does

Sprint Filter is a privately held specialty manufacturer of high-performance air filters and dynamic air intake systems, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Riga, Latvia. The company's core technology is its patented polyester filtering media, which delivers higher airflow and more consistent filtration than traditional cotton-gauze or paper filters, and its patented P037 waterproof tissue — the only waterproof air filter media certified for endothermic engines. Its product lines span replacement filters for motorcycles (covering 40+ brands including Ducati, BMW, KTM, Honda, Yamaha, Triumph, and Kawasaki) and automobiles, plus universal waterproof filter formats (P037 conical, double-flow pod, off-axis, cylindrical CV series) and the patented KD series of dynamic air intakes (KD1, KD1R, KD1C, KD2) that exploit the Venturi effect to increase intake pressure.

The company operates in B2B and B2C channels in parallel. B2B revenue is anchored by homologated OEM and sole-supplier positions in motorsport — it supplies over 70% of MotoGP teams, is an OEM supplier to Ducati SuperSport models, and is the exclusive homologated intake for Honda Civic Type R TCR (since 2018) and Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR (since 2019) across World Championship and National Series racing. B2C and aftermarket revenue flows through a global distribution network of over 200 distributors and dealers (spanning Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East) plus a direct e-commerce storefront at sprintfiltershop.com, with the 2018 restructuring expanding vehicle-fitment coverage to widen the addressable aftermarket.

Pricing is quote-based through the distributor channel and is not publicly disclosed. The competitive position rests on patented IP, third-party validated filtration performance (University of Wales Trinity St David), regulatory homologation in TCR touring car categories, and a 65+ year brand reputation at the highest levels of motorcycle and automotive motorsport. Marketing is executed through organic social (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn), YouTube product and racing content, and a content blog, with no paid advertising or AI-driven demand-gen signals evident in the available sources.

Name

Sprint Filter

Legal name

Sprint Filter

Website

https://sprintfilter.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sprint Filter is a Riga, Latvia-based specialty manufacturer of patented polyester air filters and Venturi-effect intake systems for motorcycles and cars, supplying OEM customers such as Ducati, homologating as sole intake for Honda and Alfa Romeo TCR racing series, and distributing through 200+ dealers across 15+ countries plus direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Air Filters and Dynamic Intake Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Air Distribution & Ventilation Components (Blower Motors/Ducts/Vents/Cabin Filters) (IMACALAF)

Keywords

• Polyester air filters
• Motorcycle air filters
• Automotive air filters
• Dynamic air intake kits
• Waterproof air filters

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Air Filters: Replacement and performance air filters for motorcycles and automobiles sold through distributors and dealers globally.
2. Air Intake Kits: Complete intake systems (KD1, KD1R, KD1C, KD2, KD1TCR families) sold as aftermarket performance products for automotive applications.
3. OEM Supply: Original equipment supplier to motorcycle manufacturers (Ducati SuperSport models) and racing series (Honda Civic Type R TCR, Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR).
4. Racing/Competition Filters: Specialized filters for TCR racing series and MotoGP teams, including homologated intake systems for racing regulations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sprint Filter manufactures and sells high-performance polyester air filters and dynamic air intake systems for motorcycles and automobiles. Its product range spans replacement filters for over 40 motorcycle brands and an expanding automotive lineup, plus patented waterproof filters and KD-series intake kits that leverage the Venturi effect. The company supplies OEM manufacturers (Ducati) and racing programs (MotoGP, TCR) and distributes globally through dealers and its own e-commerce site.

Product overview

Sprint Filter is a high-performance air filter and intake system manufacturer established in 1952, specializing in polyester-based filtering technology for over 65 years. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio comprising: (1) Replacement air filters for motorcycles and automobiles using P08, P08F1-85, P14, and T12 filter media; (2) Waterproof universal filters including P037 conical, cylindrical, double-flow, and off-axis configurations; (3) Intake kits including KD1, KD1C (carbon), KD1R (carbon duct), and KD2 dynamic/static intakes; (4) KD1TCR specialized racing intake for TCR vehicles. The product lineup centers on patented polyester filtering fabrics that outperform traditional paper and cotton filters, with the P08/P08F1-85 being benchmark products for aftermarket and racing industries. The company supplies over 70% of MotoGP teams and serves as OEM supplier for Ducati SuperSport motorcycles and official supplier for Honda Civic Type R TCR and Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR in World Championship racing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KD1: Dynamic air intake kit created and patented by Sprint Filter in 1995, applicable for all vehicles.
• KD1R
• KD2
• KD1C
• KD1TCR
• P08
• P037
• P08F1-85
• P14
• T12

Products and services

• P08 Air Filter Standard performance air filter using polyester filtering media with a 70-micron wire diameter, filtering debris as small as 80 microns. Designed for street-legal motorcycles and track-day use, validated by the University of Wales Trinity St David as having the highest airflow permeability among leading filter brands.
• P08F1-85 Air Filter Ultimate performance waterproof air filter featuring a patented 22-micron wire diameter and filtering 85-micron particles while providing nearly three times the airflow of the P08. Used by Factory MotoGP and SBK Racing Teams for road racing and track applications.
• P037 Waterproof Conical Air Filters Universal conical air filters produced with patented P037 waterproof tissue. Used for engines requiring protection from humidity and rain during extreme performance applications; suitable for road and racing use.
• P14 Air Filter Dry air filter for Adventure and Dual Sport motorcycles, providing 14-micron filtering power with no lubrication required. Maintained by simple compressed air cleaning.
• T12 Air Filter Most advanced dry air filter for off-road, enduro, and adventure motorcycles, designed for extreme conditions such as Rally Raid and dusty desert environments. Provides 12-micron filtration.
• KD1 Dynamic Air Intake Kit Standard dynamic air intake created and patented by Sprint Filter in 1995. Utilizes Venturi effect to increase intake pressure and eliminate load losses from the filter case; applicable across all vehicle types.
• KD1C Carbon Air Filter Carbon air filter dynamic air intake created and patented by Sprint Filter in 1995. Built from carbon fiber and utilizes the Venturi effect for increased intake air pressure.
• KD1R Carbon Duct Intake Carbon duct version of the KD-series intake with velocity stack attachment option for enhanced engine sound. Built using Sprint Filter patented carbon duct technology.
• KD2 Air Intake Air intake combining dynamic and static features. Uses Venturi effect when paired with flexible conduit to supercharge the engine, or produces enhanced sound in static configuration with a velocity stack.
• KD1TCR Intake Kit Air intake built entirely from autoclave-molded carbon (base and duct) and created in 2017. Official homologated intake for Honda Civic Type-R TCR, Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR, and other TCR-spec racing cars; 100mm inlet and outlet diameters.
• Double Flow Pod Air Filters Waterproof pod air filters with a reversed filtration cone that provides increased filtering surface area and additional airflow into the intake manifold. Designed to draw air from center and sides even in unfavorable engine compartment locations.
• Off-Axis Waterproof Air Filters Clamp-on off-axis waterproof air filters built with P037 waterproof tissue for protecting engines from humidity and rain during extreme performance use.
• CV Series Cylindrical Air Filters Cylindrical crank case vent filters designed for universal use when the air box is removed and the crank case vent becomes exposed to dirt.
• Motorcycle Replacement Air Filters Replacement air filters for motorcycles covering over 40 brands including Ducati, BMW, Kawasaki, KTM, Yamaha, Honda, Triumph, and more. Provides superior filtration versus OEM paper filters with longer service life.
• Automotive Replacement Air Filters Replacement air filters for automotive vehicles, expanded starting in 2018 via restructuring to increase coverage of most vehicles on the road today.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.13% filtration of 100μ particles with P08 filter vs 76.42% for 4-layer oil-soaked cotton
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Motorquality S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian regional distributor for Sprint Filter motorcycle products. Located in Sesto San Giovanni, Milano, Italy. Serves as primary distributor for Italian market and surrounding regions.
• M.A.S. Motorradzubehör GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman motorcycle parts distributor carrying Sprint Filter products in German market.
• Trackpro Pty LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian motorsport parts distributor offering Sprint Filter products to Australian racing market.
• DucaticoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDucati SuperSport motorcycle OEM supplier. Sprint Filter provides original equipment filters for several Ducati SuperSport models.
• Honda RacingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial sole supplier of Honda Civic Type R TCR in World Championship and all TCR National Series since 2018. Exclusive homologated air intake supplier.
• Alfa Romeo RacingcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAlfa Romeo homologated Sprint Filter KD1TCR as sole intake for their TCR racing cars starting 2019.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• K&N Engineering: Global leader in cotton-gauze performance air filters for motorcycles, automotive, and racing applications. Directly competes with Sprint Filter across the aftermarket and motorsport segments with a much larger distribution footprint and broader consumer brand recognition.
• Green Filter: Performance air filter manufacturer for automotive applications using cotton-gauze technology. Direct competitor in the consumer-facing performance air filter segment with broader US-based distribution.
• BMC Air Filter: Italian manufacturer of high-performance cotton air filters and intake systems for motorcycles and cars. Directly comparable to Sprint Filter with similar OEM motorcycle relationships (Ducati, BMW) and motorsport pedigree in WSBK and MotoGP-adjacent series.
• aFe Power: US manufacturer of performance air filters, cold air intakes, and exhaust systems for trucks, SUVs, and cars. Direct competitor in the automotive aftermarket intake segment with a broader product portfolio but overlapping air filtration technology.
• ITG Air Filters: UK-based manufacturer of foam racing air filters used in MotoGP, WSBK, and other premier series. Direct competitor specifically in the motorsport segment with comparable racing pedigree to Sprint Filter.
• AEM Intakes: US manufacturer of performance air intakes and dry-flow filtration systems for automotive applications. Direct competitor in the automotive aftermarket intake and high-flow filtration space.
• DNA Filters: Performance air filter manufacturer focused on motorcycles and powersports. Direct competitor using cotton-gauze technology with strong European distribution and racing-team endorsements overlapping Sprint Filter's addressable market.
• Injen Technology: Manufacturer of performance air intake systems and filters primarily for the automotive aftermarket. Direct competitor in the intake kit space (KD1/KD2 equivalents) with strong North American distribution.
• Pipercross: UK-based manufacturer of foam and cotton performance air filters and intake kits for motorcycles and cars. Direct competitor with established motorsport relationships and similar aftermarket distribution model.
• Ramair: UK manufacturer of performance foam and cotton air filters and intake kits for motorcycles and cars. Direct competitor with similar aftermarket and motorsport focus across European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SprintFilter
• YouTubeyoutube.com/sprintfilter
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sprintfilter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sprintfilter
• Instagraminstagram.com/sprint_filter

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Investors

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