Malossi S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of
tuning parts for
moped
A moped ( ) is a type of small motorcycle, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than full motorcycles or automobiles. The term used to mean a similar vehicle except with both bicycle pedals and a motorcycle engine. Mopeds typic ...
s and
scooters. It was founded by Armando Malossi in 1930.
Originally the company specialised in tuning Dell'orto carburettors for motorcycles. This strong association continues to this day with Malossi providing a huge array of carburettors and kits for mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles. Among other products, Malossi manufactures
cylinders and
variators for both
racing
In sport, racing is a competition of speed, in which competitors try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time. Typically this involves traversing some distance, but it can be any other task involving speed to reach a specific go ...
and road use. Malossi currently produces two product lines, the Malossi and the MHR (Malossi Hyper Racing), which is exclusively for racing use.
Malossi's main competitor is
Polini, also based in Italy.
A
Norwegian rock band named itself after the company.
See also
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List of Italian companies
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References
External links
Malossi Official WebsiteMalossi US Portal{{Automotive industry in Italy
Auto parts suppliers of Italy
Automotive motorsports and performance companies
Manufacturing companies established in 1930
Italian companies established in 1930
Italian brands
Motorcycle parts manufacturers
Two-stroke gasoline engines