DELL’ORTO SUPPLIES Moto3™ ECU UNTIL 2020

To any hardcore Italian motorcycle owner dating from the 70’s up until the 90’s, there exists a love affair with the beautifully-made and highly tunable carburetors and fuel systems from a company called Dell’Orto.

Dell’Orto was founded in Cabiate, Italy in 1933 and has gone on to supply fuel systems to classic Moto Guzzi, Benelli, Piaggio, BMW, Ducati, Cagiva motorcycles, amongst others. One could find Dell’Orto carbs in classic cars such as Alfa Romeo, Ford, Lotus, Lancia, and many others.

The family-run business has evolve with the times and are currently producing the latest electronic fuel injection systems such throttle bodies for the BMW S 1000 RR and Aprilia RSV4. It’s from this expertise that Dell’Orto S.p.a. was awarded the contract to supply engine control units (ECU) for the Moto3 Championship since 2012.

Now, Dell’Orto will remain as the exclusive Moto3 ECU supplier for the next three years, with a new agreement.

Moto3™ is one of the most spectacular categories of racing in the world, with groups of more than ten riders often fighting for the win down to the final corner. A feeder category for Moto2™ and then MotoGP™, the class is both a show of its own and an important investment in the future of Grand Prix motorcycle racing – a valuable stage for Dell’Orto S.p.a.

“Dell’Orto S.p.a. has been always involved in worldwide racing competition, in the most significant events and Championships. We are very proud to have been appointed exclusive ECU supplier to the Moto3 class of the FIM MotoGP World Championship for the third consecutive time (2012-2014/2015-2017/2018-2020). The team and I are thankful for this renewal and we are looking forward to the next race at Sachsenring,” commented Andrea Dell’Orto, Executive Vice president of Dell’Orto Spa.

Pau Serracanta, Managing Director at Dorna Sports, declared: “I’m delighted to renew our contract with Dell’Orto Spa and to see them strengthen their investment in Moto3 once again. Dell’Orto Spa have always been committed to the FIM MotoGP World Championship and the Moto3 category, and it is fantastic news to renew our strong partnership for another three seasons.”