Derbi

Spanish motorcycle manufacturer

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Company type| Subsidiary
Industry| Powersports
Founded| 1922; 102 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 GPR 125 2T
* 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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MotoGP
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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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RS250R
KTM |  | 250 FRR |
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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
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1963 Suzuki
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1966 Honda
1967 Yamaha
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1970 Suzuki
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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
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2022 Gas Gas
2023 KTM
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