Arrow Special Parts is an Italian
motorcycle
A motorcycle (motorbike, bike, or trike (if three-wheeled)) is a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle steered by a handlebar. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising ...
exhaust system manufacturer founded in 1985.
History
Arrow was founded in 1985 in Italy by Giorgio Giannelli to make high performance exhaust systems. The company's first association with motorsports success was with Belgian rider
Jobé winning the 500 cc Motocross World Championship.
Since 2000 Arrow parts have been used on bikes that won 20 World Titles, in
SBK,
SS,
MX and
Supermoto
Supermoto is a form of motorcycle racing held on race tracks that alternate between three kinds of track surfaces: the hard packed dirt of flat track, the irregular jumps and obstacles of motocross, and the paved tarmac of road racing. Supermo ...
. In 2008, Arrow was associated with winners of the
MX1 World Championship, with
David Philippaerts
David Philippaerts (born 7 December 1983 in Pietrasanta) is an Italian former professional motocross racer of Italian and Belgian descent. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 2000 to 2014 before returning as a wild card in 2022. ...
,
S2 Supermoto World Championship with Adrien Chareyre, and
SS World Championship with
Andrew Pitt
Andrew Pitt (born 19 February 1976 in Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia) is a retired motorcycle racer. He is a double World Supersport Champion, and has also won a World Superbike race and competed in MotoGP. He lives in Peel on the Isle o ...
.
Arrow also makes
steering damper
Originally designed in 1966 by Leonard R Jordan Jr the steering damper, or steering stabiliser is a damping device designed to inhibit an undesirable, uncontrolled movement or oscillation of a vehicle steering mechanism, a phenomenon known in moto ...
s and competition footpegs.
See also
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List of Italian companies
References
Auto parts suppliers of Italy
Motorcycle parts manufacturers
Italian brands
Italian companies established in 1985
Automotive companies established in 1985
Exhaust systems
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