1912-1914
Adalberto Garelli patented his first two-stroke engine with two cylinders, which was included in the prototype of the “350” cc motorcycle.
1919
After the success achieved, on 25 October 1919, the Garelli Motociclette motorcycle company was founded. The first vehicle produced was the 350 cc in two different versions: the Normale da Turismo and the Raid Nord-Sud.
1946-1958
Throughout these years, the Mosquito was produced, an auxiliary engine for fitting to bike frames. It was an immediate and unprecedented success.
1959-1973
These years were glorious for the Garelli Capri, one of the scooters that played a significant role in making motorcycles popular in Italy. By contrast, the 1970s were the years of the Garelli Gulp, a motorcycle designed for a younger target group.
1976
Garellli launched its Ciclone on the market, in keeping with the trend at the time for underbone motorcycles.
2018
A new era began. Thanks to the insight of three Italian entrepreneurs, the Garelli brand made its comeback, with 100% electric motorbikes and bikes.
2023
The Garelli brand has joined F.I.V.E., Fabbrica Italiana Veicoli Elettrici, a leading Italian industrial group in the field of pedal-assisted cycling. Garelli thus reaffirms its position as a premium brand for the high-end market.
2025
Garelli is back in action! Italian e-Enduro legend Marco Gnassi took part in the FMI E250 Italian Championship riding the AUDAX AM1 eMTB.

- 1983 Motorcycle World Championship Manufacturers’ Title Win, 50 cc Class, with the Garelli 50 GP model
- 1982 – 1983 -1984 Motorcycle World Championship Manufacturers’ Title Win and Riders’ Title Win, 125 cc Class, with the Garelli 125 GP model with Ángel Nieto
- 1985 Motorcycle World Championship Riders’ Title Win, 125 cc Class, with the Garelli 125 GP model with Fausto Gresini
- 1986 Motorcycle World Championship Manufacturers’ Title Win and Riders’ Title Win, 125 cc Class, with the
Garelli 125 GP model with Luca Cadalora - 1987 Motorcycle World Championship Manufacturers’ Title Win and Riders’ Title Win, 125 cc Class, with the Garelli 125 GP model with Fausto Gresini
