Italjet North America

The founder Italjet probably would not have been created if its founder, Leopoldo Tartarini, had not been first of all a pilot. Tartarini never thought of buil...ding any other type of company, because the bikes have always been the common thread of his life. Passion, work, everything. The year before founding his company he embarked on a journey around the world of 60,000 km. Our history Sixty thousand kilometres a year, riding a Ducati 175, for adventure, curiosity, to experience and why not for propaganda: More than forty years ago Leopoldo Tartarini went out to discover the world, in a literal sense. The future founder of Italjet, in agreement with Ducati, whom at the time was its rider, agrees to make a tour of the world. These were the years of the great adventures, of the early tentative approaches to the moon. Trips, not yet mass, fascinates, evocate. Of course, not all are ready, as Tartarini was, to tour the size of 60,000 kilometres. In fact, even in the case of the two Bolognese, the opportunity to discover the world is due to the convergence of a series of coincidences that Tartarini remembers as: I was competing as a Ducati rider in competitions of gran fondo like the Milan-Taranto. For a few years it worked at best. Then I had a bad accident and was forced to leave racing. I still had a year contract with the Borgo Panigale, so we thought of finishing it with some propaganda initiative, perhaps with an adventures backdrop. First I thought to circumnavigate Africa, then raised the aim, why not travel around the world. The idea was accepted, so Tartarini, who must look for an adventure mate, contacts his childhood friend Giorgio Monetti, a great bike enthusiast , that accepts with great excitement. The preparation of the journey is complex. There is a route to be establish, taking into account the geography, but without ignoring the politic. First of all, Tartarini says it is not possible to cross the Iron Curtain, or China, for that matter, it took us six months to determine the journey, from March to September, when we departed. And yet, in spite of the precautions, we could not help but come across three revolutions. In Iraq where King Feisal had been hanged, Syria and Indonesia. The two fearless riders are able to take off to discover the world on September 30th 1957. From Bologna arrive to Trieste, then Belgrade (Yugoslavia), Thessaloniki (Greece), Istanbul (Turkey). Teheran (Iran), Karachi (Pakistan), Mumbai and Delhi (India), Jakarta (Sumatra). The two reach Borneo by boat, then they go to New Guinea and arrive in Australia, passing through it’s width, from Darwin to Sydney. Still on the ship arrive in New Zealand, then again a crossing to reach Venezuela. The journey continues to South America: Caracas (Venezuela), Bogota (Colombia), Guayaquil (Ecuador), Santiago (Chile), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Montevideo (Uruguay), Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Again a passage by ship and the two reach Dakar. Then on motorbike they arrive in Casablanca, Tangier, Gibraltar. Through Spain and the French Riviera to return to Italy. On the whole Tartarini and Monetti crossed 42 countries. Total cost of the operation forty million liras, which of course have to be related at the time. To avoid that the two are relieved by malicious people along the way far from being an unfounded concern, as the facts are proved the sum is given to them step by step. That meant that the path had to be followed with rigidity, otherwise they would have faced a dangerous lack of fluids. But at every stage, the two collect a lot of popularity, with press conferences and journalists ready to snatch rumors and news on the unusual adventure of the two intrepid Italian bikers. But the adventure far from being a relaxing one presents more than a drawback. In Thessaloniki the Asian, an ugly form of flu virus, forcing Tartarini and Monetti in bed for several days, with the real fear of having to give up going further. But a path of 60,000 km is littered with misadventures. In Singapore, in a bar, we were involved in a big brawl, If I remember correctly there where issues over some women. Intervened in our help some cadets from the training ship Amerigo Vespucci, that in those days was in the port of Singapore. A scene from the wild west remembers today Tartarini with bottles, mirrors and tables flying. We were also robbed, between Iran and Iraq, while we were sleeping in the tent, seven or eight robbers of the desert armed to the teeth. They rummaged in our suitcases, grabbed something and then without saying a word they were gone, riding their camels. In Indonesia, our likeness to the Dutch (so the local said) put us in trouble , because they had been expelled from the newly installed government of Sukamo, a mistake that cost us three days in jail, just before Christmas, before the misunderstanding had been clarified. And then there were the problems caused by the climate. In New Zealand we faced a downpour, flooded road and bitter cold, is the memory of the future founder of Italjet. On the other hand in Australia we suffered terrible hot weather. As we penetrated into the desert the temperature went up to 52 degrees, following the track we met the remains of dead animals due to the heat, so we could not travel during the day, we used to rest during the day and travel at night, but with the dark we had to go very slow, one night we had a punctured tire and I tried to fix it in the dark, but instead of getting the key I grabbed the tail of a big lizard that tried to bite me. In south America we got acquainted with the swamp and it wasn’t exactly pleasant to cross them with the caimans and leaches, both eager to taste our blood. But the problems do not stop them, The trip, lasted twelve months ends in Bologna, a huge crowd cheering on September 5th 1958. A year later, Leopoldo Tartarini founded Italjet. See more

Italjet's White Ascot Sport. Art in motion. Hand pin striping.

Demonstration of Italjet's gorgeous ebikes. Stunning in design and build quality. Handcrafted in Italy. Building Dream Bikes Since 1959. Ascot One and Ascot S...port(green) as comes in Racing Red and White. (Absent in photo is the Ascot Classic). Stocked in North America. Shipped throughout Canada and USA right to your door. North America Sales: Bob Billyard 519- 841-9642 Sale on!! Shop @ www.italjet.ca. See more

Italjet 'Ebike Luxury on Wheels' Italjet assembles and handcrafts each bike in their own facility and in a controlled environment. Only the best of materials and alloys go in to the Italjet range. ... From brushed aluminum fenders, to custom brass brackets, audacious springer forks, to special leather seats designed by Brooks for Italjet only. As the photos show: Hand painted pin striping for the Ascot Sport along with every element is carefully crafted together to create a true one of a kind vintage style ebike wonder. Italjet was founded and still located in the ‘Motor Valley’.An area in Emilia-Romangna between Bologna and Modena. Right in the heart of where prestigious world famous brands of cars and motorcycles like Ferrari, Ducati and Alfa Romeo are manufactured. The location of these companies, has created a local resource of know how, skill and professionalism that is a part of the DNA in this territory like no other in the world. This is an intergral part of Italjet at the start in 1959, and has played a primary role to evolve where it is today... designing and crafting the finest luxury vintage ebikes on the planet. Photography by Szuch Photography Stocked and sold in USA and Canada. Shipped to your door: For more information: www.italjet.ca Italjet North America Sales: Bob Billyard: 519-841-9642

Spring is here and so is your next e-bike! Stocked in North America and delivered right to your door. Handcrafted pedal assist electric bicycles like no other. 'Bling your bike out' with gorgeous Italian leather accessories. Made in Bologna Italy. Exceptional build quality and ergonomics. N. America Sales: Bob Billyard @ 519-841-9642 and or visit our website @ italjet.ca #luxuryelectricbikes #handcraftedebikes #electricbikes #electricbicycles #italjetebikes #touringebikes #pedalassistbikes #exclusiveebikes #ascotclassic #ascotsport #ecruiserbikes #vintagestyleebikes #classicebikes #boardtrackerebikes Photography by Betsy Szuch

Italjet Ascot Classic....Classic Italian craftsmanship from Bologna Italy. Get your 'e-ride' on with our gorgeous 'one of kind' pedal assist electric bicycle. Stocked in North America and shipped right to your door. Check out Italjet's model range. For more information: www.italjet.ca and or for North America Sales direct. Bob Billyard: 519-841-9642. Photography by Betsy Szuch #ebikes #electricbikes #luxuryebikes #handcraftedbikes #handcraftedebikes #handcraftedpedalassistbikes #pedalassistbikes #italjetca #northamericaebikes #canadianebikes #usaebikes

Italjet's stunning line up of electric pedal assist bicycles handcrafted in Bologna Italy. Stocked in North America and ready to be shipped to your door. Ascot Sport available in 3 colours Green/Red and warm white. Ascot Classic and Ascot One. Leather accessories available. Spec's provided in this photo album. For more information, please go to www.italjet.ca and or italjet North America Sales: Bob Billyard: 519-841-9642 Photography by Betsy Szuch

Bob Billyard, Importer of Italjet for North America, showing Allistair the Acot One's battery's ease of removal, recharging and function. Along with mentioning the exceptional quality and gorgeous retro design, Allistair shared that he loved the leather details of his new Italian made beauty on wheels. Italjet's pedal assistance ebikes are exceptional. Stocked in North America and ready to be shipped to your door. Gorgeous handcrafted accessories too! For more information: www.italjet.ca or 519-841-9642 Photography by Betsy Szuch

Perfect Valentine Gift. Italjet's Red Ascot Sport. The colour of love! Other colours to choose from. Racing Green and Elegant White. For orders or more information: www.italjet.ca IN STOCK. North American Sales: Bob Billyard 519-841-9642 #valentinesday #electricbikes #handcraftedbikes #luxuryelectricbikes #pedalassistbikes #oneofakindbikes

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