Vintage Thrills at the National Motorcycle Museum
Trace the full arc of motorcycle history through more than 250 rare machines under one roof in Rimini.
The National Motorcycle Museum Rimini stands as Italy's first museum dedicated entirely to the history of the motorcycle, welcoming visitors since 1993. Its collection spans from the earliest prototypes of the late nineteenth century to contemporary machines, offering a uniquely comprehensive journey through two-wheeled innovation.
More than 250 examples representing 55 distinct brands are arranged thematically across the museum's halls, giving visitors a clear narrative thread from the pioneering era to the modern age. Rare and irreplaceable pieces sit alongside familiar marques, making this a destination for both dedicated enthusiasts and curious travellers.
Among the standout items is the Frera SS 4V of 1924, the twin-cylinder Frera with opposed valves of 1140 cc, and the Moto Guzzi 500 GTV of 1937 that once belonged to the artist Antonio Ligabue. Grand Prix racing machines and internationally recognised prototypes such as the Bimota complete a collection that rewards careful, unhurried exploration.
The museum's thematic layout covers pioneer-era bicycles, the interwar period, sidecars, scooters, Grand Prix racers, post-war utilitarian production, motorcycles built in Rimini itself, and the distinctive machines of the 1970s. Brands including Aermacchi, Benelli, BSA, Ducati, Harley Davidson, Henderson, Innocenti, MV Agusta, Norton, Piaggio, Rudge, and Triumph all have a presence within the collection.
Tour Highlights
Italy's first museum dedicated exclusively to motorcycle history, open since 1993 in Rimini.
Over 250 motorcycles from 55 brands displayed in a structured, thematic arrangement.
Rare and irreplaceable pieces including the Frera SS 4V of 1924 and the artist Ligabue's Moto Guzzi 500 GTV.
Grand Prix racing machines and world-famous prototypes such as the Bimota on permanent display.
Eight distinct thematic sections covering every major chapter of motorcycle development.
A dedicated section celebrating motorcycles designed and manufactured in Rimini itself.
A one-hour easy-paced visit suitable for a wide range of visitors including families and non-specialists.
What to Expect
Begin at the museum entrance and move into the pioneer section, where the earliest motorcycles built in the late 1800s and early 1900s illustrate how the form first took shape. These fragile, inventive machines set the context for everything that follows.
Proceed through the interwar gallery to examine how motorcycle design evolved rapidly between the two World Wars. The adjacent sidecar section highlights the practical adaptations that broadened the motorcycle's social role.
Pause at the museum's most prized exhibits, including the Frera SS 4V of 1924 and the Moto Guzzi 500 GTV once owned by Antonio Ligabue. These one-of-a-kind machines represent the collection's greatest historical depth.
Enter the racing section to view high-performance Grand Prix motorcycles and internationally recognised prototypes, including examples from Bimota. The contrast between race-bred machines and everyday transport is striking here.
Explore the post-war utilitarian section and the scooter gallery, which document how affordable, practical mobility reshaped Italian and European society from the late 1940s onward.
Conclude with the section dedicated to motorcycles designed and assembled in Rimini, followed by the 1970s gallery where evolving aesthetics and engineering ambitions converge. This final stretch brings the collection's historical narrative to a close.
What's Included
Included
- Museum entry and guided visit
- Access to all thematic galleries
- View of over 250 historic motorcycles
- One-hour structured tour of the collection
Not Included
- Personal transport to and from the museum
- Food and beverages
- Photography permits for commercial use
- Souvenirs and personal purchases
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