Aubervilliers, 2nd of April, 2026 – Motul is pleased to announce the signing of a global commercial partnership with bimota, the iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer. Motul becomes official fluids supplier for bimota, for the first fill of all its models and recommended by the manufacturer within its distribution and after-sales network worldwide: “bimota recommends Motul”.
This new agreement represents a natural extension of Motul’s longstanding collaboration with Kawasaki since 2014. Part of this collaboration, Motul strongly support bimota’s WSBK Team with high performance products and technology.
With this new commercial agreement, this global partnership extends beyond the racetrack and marks a new milestone in this relationship built on shared passion for high performance, technical excellence, and innovation.
As a global leader in premium lubricants, Motul will provide bimota with a comprehensive range of products for first fill and after-sales service, as well as dedicated technical support to respond to bimota’s high-performance motorcycles.
“The combination of bimota’s high-performance motorcycles and Motul’s advanced lubrication technology is a key asset in achieving the highest levels of performance, not only on the track, but also on the road. With a shared commitment to innovation and quality, Motul is proud to bring added value to a broad network of dealerships, offering premium products that enhance both reliability and performance for bimota customers around the world,” said Günter Steven, Global Head of OEM and Key Account, Motul.
“bimota is a factory driven by cutting-edge technology, blending state-of-the-art Italian craftmanship with Japanese engineering excellence. Motul, with its brand, high-quality products, and the unwavering passion of its management for motorcycles, is the perfect matching for todays requirements and future projects. It’s a partnership between two brands who are leader in their market segment. WorldSBK activity is a perfect test bench for bimota and Motul, the products developed with BbKRT and used in the racing garage are the same used by bimota in the Production Dept.”
Said Pierluigi Marconi, bimota Chief Operating Officer
Contacts
- PR Agency Yucatan
Laura BERRE & Jean-Alexis BOURGIER
lberre@yucatan.fr & jabourgier@yucatan.fr
+33 6 47 92 37 48 & +33 6 38 25 08 93
- Raluca Barb-Lefevre, Head of Corporate Communications, Motul
r.barblefevre@fr.motul.com / +33 (0) 6 23 56 03 36
- Gianluca Galasso, Marketing Manager, bimota
gianluca.galasso@bimota.it / +39 0541 082822
About Motul
Motul specializes in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-quality lubricants that elevate performance in multiple usages from powersport to passenger cars, heavy duty, and industrial applications. Motul has pioneered synthetic oils with its flagship 300V, the first 100% synthetic multigrade lubricant. Building on this long-term know-how, Motul is now extending its expertise to care products for cars, motorbikes and bicycles, as well as advanced fluids for the thermal management of electric vehicle batteries and digital infrastructures such as data centers, addressing the performance and sustainability challenges of tomorrow.
Founded in 1853, Motul is a global company present in 160 countries. Over the years, the brand has built a solid reputation as a trusted partner to support the performance of leading manufacturers, top motorsport teams and major championships, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the WEC, MotoGP, Dakar, Goodwood, or the UCI Mountain Bike World Series.
About Bimota
In 1966, Valerio Bianchi, Giuseppe Morri and Massimo Tamburini founded a plumbing company. They called it bimota, a combination of their three surnames. With skilful techniques and a refined sense of design, bimota transformed a production motorcycle into a fully-fledged supersport machine. What began as a small workshop gradually evolved into a motorcycle manufacturer devoted to true enthusiasts. bimota has been headquartered in Rimini and has developed its unique brand value, shaped by the land’s character and history. Today, bimota continues to create innovative motorcycles in Rimini, blending traditional Italian craftsmanship with forward-thinking ideas. Through the partnership with Kawasaki, bimota continually redefine the owner experience, delivering originality, passion, reliability, and ingenuity of engineering and design — all with a distinct Italian spirit.
