Derbi

Spanish motorcycle manufacturer

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Company type| Subsidiary
Industry| Powersports
Founded| 1922; 103 years ago (1922)
Founder| Simeó Rabasa i Singla
Headquarters|

Barcelona

Spain

Products| motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, recreations vehicles
Parent| Piaggio Group
Website| www.derbi.com

Derbi is a manufacturer of motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and recreational all-terrain vehicles produced by Nacional Motor S.A.U., currently integrated into the Italian (2009) Piaggio Group.

## History

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Derbi's origins began with a little bicycle workshop in the village of Mollet near Barcelona, founded in 1922 by Simeó Rabasa i Singla (1901–1988).[1] The focus remained the repair and hire of bicycles until May 1944 when Rabasa formed a limited liability company named Bicycletas Rabasa with the aim of moving into manufacturing bicycles.[1] The venture proved very successful and in 1946, supported by its profits, work began on a motorised version.[1] More moped than motorcycle, this first model, the 48cc SRS included plunger rear suspension, and a motorcycle type gas tank and exhaust system.[1] The SRS proved so successful it prompted a change in the company's direction, and on November 7, 1950, the company changed its name to the Nacional Motor SA.[1] Just prior to this, at that summer's Barcelona Trade Fair, the company unveiled its first real motorcycle, the Derbi 250.[1]

1972 Derbi 50 cc

First win in 1968 with Barry Smith at TT race, Derbi successfully competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, winning 50cc world championships in 1969, 1970 and 1972. When the 50cc class was increased to an 80cc displacement in 1984, Derbi would claim four consecutive world championships between 1986 and 1989, before the class was discontinued in Grand Prix competition. The firm also experienced racing success in 125cc Grand Prix competitions, winning world championships in 1971, 1972, 1988, 2008 and 2010.

## Modern history

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A 2005 model Derbi GP1 Scooter

Unlike Ossa, Bultaco, and Montesa, Derbi successfully met the challenges that followed the Spanish transition to democracy and Spain's entry into the European Community. Simeó Rabasa i Singla died in 1988 but the company remained independent until 2001, when it was bought out by the Piaggio group.

## The Derbi name

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The name Derbi is an acknowledgement of the company's history, and is an amalgamation from the Catalan-phrase Derivats de BIcicletes (derivatives of bicycles).[1]

## Past Models

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Pedal Mopeds

* Derbi Variant SL
* Derbi Variant SLE
* Derbi Variant TT
* Derbi Variant Sport
* Derbi DS50, step through scooter
* Derbi Diablo C4, enduro styling
* Derbi Diablo C5, enduro styling (using the Variant engine and transmission)
* Derbi RD50, enduro styling (using the Variant engine and transmission)
* Derbi Laguna, road styling (some models using the Variant engine and transmission)
* Derbi Laguna Sport

Road

* Derbi T 250 6V

Scooters

* Derbi Manhattan
* Derbi Hunter
* Derbi Predator
* Derbi Paddock

## Current Models

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Sport moped Derbi GPR 50 Derbi Mulhacén 659

Road

* Derbi GPR 50
* Derbi GPR 50 Nude
* Derbi GPR 125 4T 4V
* Derbi Cross City 125
* Derbi Etx 150
* Derbi Stx 150
* Derbi Mulhacén 125
* Derbi Mulhacén Café 125

Supermoto

* Derbi Senda 50
* Derbi Senda X-Race/X-Treme 50
* Derbi Senda 125 4T SM
* Derbi Mulhacén 659
* Derbi Terra Adventure 125

Scooters

* Atlantis
* Boulevard
* GP1
* Bullet

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f g Walker, Mick (1986). Spanish Post-war Road and Racing Motorcycles. London: Osprey Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-85045-705-X.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Derbi.

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| Series | Manufacturer | 2000s

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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
MotoGP
500 cc
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800 cc | Aprilia | RSW-2 500 |  | RS Cube |
Ducati |  | Desmosedici GP3 | Desmosedici GP4 | Desmosedici GP5 | Desmosedici GP6 | Desmosedici GP7 | Desmosedici GP8 | Desmosedici GP9
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250 cc | Aprilia | RSW 250 | RSA 250
Gilera |  | RSW 250 | RSA 250
Honda | NSR250 | RS250RW
RS250R
KTM |  | 250 FRR |
Yamaha | YZR250 |
TZ250 |
125 cc | Aprilia | RSW 125 | RSA 125
Derbi | 125 GP | RSW 125 | RSA 125
Gilera |  | 125 GP | RSW 125 |
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Italjet | F125 |
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Malaguti |  | 125 |
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125cc/Moto3 World Constructors' Champions

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1949  Mondial
1950  Mondial
1951  Mondial
1952  MV Agusta
1953  MV Agusta
1954  NSU*
1955  MV Agusta
1956  MV Agusta
1957  Mondial
1958  MV Agusta
1959  MV Agusta

1960  MV Agusta
1961  Honda
1962  Honda
1963  Suzuki
1964  Honda
1965  Suzuki
1966  Honda
1967  Yamaha
1968  Yamaha
1969  Kawasaki

1970  Suzuki
1971  Derbi
1972  Derbi
1973  Yamaha
1974  Yamaha
1975  Morbidelli
1976  Morbidelli
1977  Morbidelli
1978  Minarelli
1979  Minarelli

1980  Minarelli
1981  Minarelli
1982  Garelli
1983  MBA
1984  Garelli
1985  MBA
1986  Garelli
1987  Garelli
1988  Derbi
1989  Honda

1990  Honda
1991  Honda
1992  Honda
1993  Honda
1994  Honda
1995  Honda
1996  Aprilia
1997  Aprilia
1998  Honda
1999  Honda

2000  Honda
2001  Honda
2002  Aprilia
2003  Aprilia
2004  Aprilia
2005  KTM
2006  Aprilia
2007  Aprilia
2008  Aprilia
2009  Aprilia

2010  Derbi
2011  Aprilia
2012  KTM
2013  KTM
2014  KTM
2015  Honda
2016  KTM
2017  Honda
2018  Honda
2019  Honda

2020  Honda
2021  KTM
2022  Gas Gas
2023  KTM
2024  CFMoto

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