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"Racing performance every day"
Founded in 1933, Dell'Orto is one of
the most revered names in the
motorcycle industry, and a business
that has adapted to, indeed led the
changes in motorcycle performance in
the past three decades.
Widely known for its Injection
Systems, its MotoGP experience with
its RSV Aprilia throttle bodies and with
the Moto3 ECU (Electronic Control
Unit), has resulted in the release of a
third generation of electronic fuel
injection components and systems for
motorcycle engines.
The new Monnalisa ECU, which
completes the DELLORTO ECU range,
has been designed to meet the
requirements of the EURO5 and BS6
regulations that will enter into force in
the coming years. The latest
development includes traction control,
start-and-stop and advanced OBD2
on-board diagnostics. DELLORTO
ECUs support single and two-cylinder
engines, 2- and 4-stroke, with air or
liquid cooling.
In 2019, Dell'Orto took up the
electrification challenge, taking
part in the MotoE project with the
supply of the data acquisition system:
datalogger, inertial measurement unit,
brake sensors, suspension sensors, and
TPMS receiver and sensors (tyre
temperature and pressure).
Through this new electrical
experience, Dell'Orto has recently
established a close cooperation with
Energica for the development and
production of dedicated "Power
Units" for EVs of small (power range
up to 8/11kW) and medium sizes
(power range up to 30kW). The project
aims at offering technologically
advanced solutions to the major
manufacturers operating in the EV 2-
wheeler market, "combining the
unique know-how of Energica in
electric motorisation with Dell'Orto's
design skills in injection systems, as
well as productionisation skills and
distribution networks in Europe, China
and India. The agreement foresees the
common development and
commercialisation of an innovative
system based on the combined know-
how of the two companies".
Dell'Orto's two mechanical and
electronic throttle body lines have
been "improved and expanded with
innovative solutions. For mechanical
throttle bodies, Dell'Orto has
developed a compact air by-pass
actuator and a 3-in-1 combined sensor
that include contactless TPS,
temperature and air pressure sensor
functions".
The company's electronic throttle
bodies are available with "specific
solutions for 1 and 4-cylinder engines.
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Thanks to a new patented design, it is
possible to control the main throttle
and a secondary throttle with a single
actuator; this improves driveability and
emissions at low speed".
This year Dell'Orto is also introducing
a complete range of sensors: TPS
contactless (single and double
output), 3-in-1 sensor (TPS,
temperature and pressure), a dual map
sensor for twin cylinder applications
and an innovative contactless gear
position sensor.
"A great configuration flexibility
allows Dell'Orto fuel pump
modules to be a reliable market
player. They are available with pre-
filter, fine filter, pressure regulator and
level sensor and they can be fitted on
top or below the fuel tank".
For exhaust valves, Dell'Orto is
already producing exhaust gas
recirculation valves for cars and now it
has developed and industrialised an
exhaust valve for motorcycle engines.
The valve is able to optimise and
enhance the sound of the engine. The
exhaust valve is produced in a stainless
steel that withstands the high
temperatures downstream of the
catalysts - required for EURO5.
In addition to electronic ignitions,
Dell'Orto is continuing with the
development of its patented
Electronic Carburation System
(ECS) - "perfectly suited for 50 cc
mopeds and for engines with small
displacements for the Asian market,
which has recently obtained the
patent in India, the most important
market for production volumes in the
world.
In a strategic development plan
that has been designed in line with the
new demands of the world market,
Dell'Orto has recently expanded its
footprints both in India and China.
Dell'Orto has a production site in
India, where important production has
begun in partnership with the main
local producers. It is a highly
technological plant, "organised by
Italian know-how and expertise and
fully compliant with European quality
standards. It started in 2006 with the
production of mechanical throttle
bodies for the local market and of
injection systems and for export and
has increasingly consolidated its
position on the Indian market as one
of the leading local players for
injection system components.
In February 2018 a joint venture was
signed with Varroc to further
strengthen the presence of Dell'Orto in
India as System Integrator for
motorcycle injection systems. Varroc
will support Dell'Orto in the
production of the new DaVinci and
Monnalisa electronic control units.
The company's Chinese market
presence is managed by Dell'Orto
Shanghai Trading Company. Operating
for ten years already, it is the Chinese
motorcycle market leader in electronic
carburetion systems for EU4 and EU5
homologated mopeds and small
displacement motorcycles. Dell'Orto
China is a partner for the development
of the complete injection system for
the upcoming China Stage IV
regulations and for the export. In 2017
a joint venture was established for the
production of motorcycle fuel modules
and Dell'Orto says it has "brought its
expertise to quality - gaining the
strictest AKLH12 validation tests".
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