Stories

Motom Memorie: Introduction

There are journeys that begin before you set out There are journeys that begin long before you turn the key. My story began in front of a newly built industrial facility. I had an important test run on Friday, and I knew that my entire weekend would depend on it. If everything went well, I … Read more

International Motom Rally in Affeltrangen

Our six drivers set off at midnight yesterday and began their journey to Taranto. Over the next few days, we'll be posting updates, photos, and fun facts straight from the road, so you can follow the trip almost in real time. Do you want to know where they are right now? 👉 Follow the drivers … Read more

The Motom Club Zurich’s participation in the 2026 Mille Miglia in Moto was a true adventure lived in the truest spirit of historic motorcycling: setting out, tackling every situation, and enjoying the journey. Seven days on the roads of Tuscany and Umbria, covering over 1,500 kilometers through breathtaking landscapes, special stages, unforgettable encounters, and, of … Read more

The Motom Club Zurich will participate in the 2026 1000 Miglia in Moto as the official team of Scuderia Motom Club. From May 31 to June 6, six little Motom 48s will be on the starting grid of one of the most fascinating events dedicated to historic motorcycles. This event is particularly significant because the … Read more

The Motom Milano Taranto 2026 Racing Team will field six Motom bikes in the 75cc class of the historic Italian race. In July 2026, Scuderia Motom, the official racing team of Motom Club, will compete in the Milan–Taranto race with a particularly strong showing in the 75cc class. There are eleven participants in the class. … Read more

The Motom's decline unfolded slowly, over the course of an entire decade. It didn't collapse overnight—it faded away year by year, model by model, as the market moved in a different direction. There is a specific moment when Motom’s story ceases to be a success story and becomes a story of catching up. It isn’t … Read more

The history of Motom officially began in 1947. Or so the story goes. Milan, 1947: The De Angeli Frua family, textile entrepreneurs with a keen eye for opportunity, decided to venture into the motor vehicle industry. Their reasoning was simple: Italy would need affordable, reliable motorcycles that everyone could afford. All that was missing was … Read more

Thursday, April 3, 1958. Monza was gray, cold, and lashed by rain. Running a small motorcycle for 24 consecutive hours in those conditions seemed like a crazy decision. Yet the Motom executives knew something the others didn’t see: their machine was ready. The Challenge At 10 a.m., in the presence of FMI commissioners Renato Negri … Read more