There are stories that transcend time. Magical, filled with passion, that bewitch you.
Ours has been exciting for 80 years and will continue to do so for all those who live for the adrenaline that only engines can provide.
It’s a story that goes through generations. A visionary tale. A story from the heart.
Times change, but not the philosophy and passion that drive the Polini family. The desire to overcome the limits, looking for new solutions to ensure better performance, always balanced with maximum safety and reliability. It is thanks to this commitment that Polini has become a world leader in the design and production of special parts for scooters and maxi-scooters.
From the small first workshop opened in Alzano Lombardo in the post-war years, Polini Motori has come a long way… both on the road and on the track, becoming a major family business now in its fourth generation. First with bicycles, then with 2T and 4T motorcycles, and now with electric motors.

It all begins in 1945. In post-war bicycles are the primary means of transportation for Italians.

Battista Polini, returning from the front, comes home and opens a small workshop specializing in bicycle manufacturing. It is in this little shop where the magic begins.

The country is rising proudly from the war, and driven by booming industrial development, Italian creativity soon delivers its first extraordinary results. Above all, the Vespa, an icon of design and a symbol of rebirth.

Battista’s sons, Piero, Carlo, and Franco, grew up with the scent of gasoline. Driven by passions, they developed individual specializations, thus forming a perfectly balanced trio united by passion.

These are the years of the economic boom, when people can dream freely.
For the Polini’s brothers, the dream is motorcycles.

Their father’s workshop become a garage where they start working on engines and everything that makes up a motorcycle. And from a Vespa ET3 exhaust pipe, their dream becomes true.

The Bergamo area, in the midst of industrial transformation, is known for its strong work ethic and growing love for engines. The valleys and hills around Alzano Lombardo are ideal for off-road riding, better known as “regolarità.”
Piero is the family racer, accompanied to races by his brothers, who work together to boost performance, first on Gerosa, then CMK, and later Ancillotti 50 bikes.

Their passion led them to work day and night, combining increased performance with reliability. With their “recipes,” the three brothers make the best even better.
They work on all engines—Ancillotti, Fantic, Minarelli, Sachs—and on all components—exhausts, cylinders, air boxes—up to complete kits. The results are outstanding: everyone wants Polini.
In 1975, Franco opened a motorcycle parts store in Bergamo, launching production and sales in Italy and abroad. The Polini story starts.

The motorcycle market is expanding, driven by many growing Italian and international brands.
Piero, Carlo, and Franco continue creating ingenious tuning solutions. The catalog grows, as does the company: orders increase, such as employees and workers.
It was time to move from the small Alzano Lombardo workshop, Polini Motori relocated to a larger facility in Nembro.

Small, compact, yet powerful. Originating in Japan in the ‘60s as mini versions of racing bikes, Minibikes came to Europe in the ‘90s, becoming a craze for all ages.
They offer a racing experience in miniature, perfect for training and honing riding skills.
Recognizing their potential, the Polini brothers launch the Dreambike project—miniature Grand Prix bikes, fully “Made in Italy,” with reliable and safe technical solutions. Many top MotoGP riders took their first laps on these little machines—Valentino Rossi among them.
Their success in minibike racing also inspire the off-road project. In 1997, Polini introduces a Minicross line with 2T engines that launches the careers of many MXGP champions. By the late ‘90s, they also see major success in scooter racing, winning the FMI National Trophy.

These years marked great evolution in motorsports—not just technically but in popularity.
The global growth of TV rights, increasingly professional teams, and legendary figures like Rossi and Capirossi bring massive international audiences.
Minor categories too and new formats gain attention: a perfect opportunity for Polini to solidify its position as a leading global brand. China, Japan, Australia, Malaysia: through MotoGP, Polini reaches not only Asia but also global screens.
As brand awareness grew, so did the numbers. In 2005, the company returns to Alzano Lombardo, but this time to a futuristic premises. An artwork of 14,000-square-meter an Avant guard headquarters.
In 2004, Polini launches the Polini Italian Cup, aiming to let young racers compete at low cost. Races take place on the Italy’s best and safe kart tracks, it quickly becomes the most followed championship in Italy and Europe, drawing many international riders.
Between emotions, challenges, and pure passion, Polini once again makes dreams come true.
In 2009, Polini launches the Polini Thor brand, introducing a range of 2T paramotor engines from 80cc to 250cc for various needs. It was another winning move, conquering national and world titles.

Rising concern about climate change and pollution emphasizes sustainable technologies, including electric vehicles. Polini meets the challenge head-on.
Supported by Piero, Carlo, and Franco, the third generation of the Polini family take over the company’s leadershi. They look at the future: in September 2016, Polini Motori presents the innovative E-P3 electric motor for e-bike. A new commitment to sustainable mobility and environmentally conscious living.

The numbers speak for themselves:80 years of history across eras, over 5.000 products in the catalogue, 100 employees, more than 1.000 distributors worldwide, exports to over 60 countries. Now in its fourth generation, Polini is a story of past, present, and future. With the original mission to “make the best even better” the company continues to set new goals daily.
Today, just like in the beginning, Polini is driven by a deep passion for engines, with the aim of sharing its 100% Made in Italy products with the world.