GIVI CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
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G
ivi’s history dates back 40 years. Ever
wondered where the name Givi came
from? Gi-Vi after its founder, Giuseppe
Visenzi. Guiseppe, and it’s pronounced
“gee-vee” rather than “give-ee” - no, we didn’t
know either. Anyway, following a number of
seasons as a MotoGP rider, which in 1969
earned Visenzi a Silver medal in the 350cc-
class Championship, Visenzi stopped racing to
become an entrepreneur.
Ten years later, in 1979, Visenzi developed
his first case, the GIVI E34, the precursor
of a long series of innovative accessories
for motorcycles. According to Givi, with the
passing of time, stylistic lines and production
technologies evolve, but the its values have
remained the same; to provide safety,
emotion and a sense of belonging for those
riders who see the motorcycle as a lifestyle.
“Over the years, the network of Givi
branches, which buy and distribute the
exclusive brand, has extended internationally:
in France (Montluel Lyon), in Great Britain
(Daventry), in Spain (between Olerdola and
Barcelona), in Germany (Nuremberg) and in
the United States (Charlotte - North Carolina
and Reno - Nevada). The brand is also present
in Brazil and in Asia, through a controlled
partnership which is based in Malaysia.
“The Givi brand is an Ambassador of Made
in Italy and is a family that is steadily growing
year after year and which remains faithful to
its original values, despite its rate of growth.
Behind the great commitment in designing
cutting-edge accessories, is the work of a
united team where unconditional love for two-
wheelers acts as a unifying force. On the other
hand, apart from the functional aspect, Givi
branded products are jewels designed to enrich
motorcycles of all kinds. For all those who are
part of the Givi team, the greatest satisfaction
is knowing that their branded products are
considered the best travel companions by
motorcyclists all over the world.
“In order to satisfy an increasingly
demanding, but at the same time stimulating
market, today Givi offers a vast selection of
products suitable for all needs, styles and
motorcycle models which reflect the pride of
the entire Givi team!”
Givi’s importer in New Zealand is Eurobike
Wholesale based in New Plymouth, which
has been importing Givi’s products since
the 1980s. Eurobike now has previous KR
contributor Rodney O’Connor and his wife
Jessie at the helm. Head to https://www.
eurobike.co.nz/brands/givi/ for their full range
of Givi kit.
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