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1985

TGM ceases production.


1983

With a cooperation agreement with Cagiva, for which various models have been assembled since 1983, TGM is attempting to escape the crisis facing small Italian manufacturers.

1981
France Inter / Elite

Alain Fura brings TGM its first attention with the vice-championship.

1980
Jahresereignis
WM 125ccm Cross

A huge success for the small Italian brand TGM and Michele Rinaldi. A fantastic season with three race wins, including both races at his home GP in Montevarchi, made him Michele Nazionale. The first Italian to win a GP in Italy. He missed out on the world championship title by just a few points. Chief technician Silvano Bigna and engine specialist IIller Aldini played a major role in this success.

125 Belgian National (-1987) / Inter

The first title for Milissen and also the first championship outside Italy for TGM

1977
Campionato Italiano Cadetti 125ccm Cross

Michele Rinaldi wins the 125cc Italian Junior Championship on a TGM

Iller Aldini joined TGM as a mechanic and learned the ropes under the wing of Silvano Bigna.

1976
WM

The 17-year-old talent Michele Rinaldi receives a wildcard for the home GP in Livorno. With 10th place in the second race, he scores his first World Championship point.

1975

Silvano Bigna is hired by TGM as chief engineer and head of the racing department to drive forward technical professionalization. He will be the driving force behind the switch from the simple Sachs engines to the more powerful Hiro engines.


1973

Claudio Terzi and Claudio Marchesini founded TGM. TGM stands for Terzi, Giovanna (Giuseppina Giovanna, Claudio Marchesini's wife) and Marchesini. Terzi was responsible for the commercial side and organization, while Marchesini was the frame builder. He designed the chassis, which were considered extremely stable at the time. Originally, they only built a 50cc motocross motorcycle with a Sachs engine prepared by them, built for Terzi himself. But the bike was so good that it led to a small series production.

Last edited: 2/8/2026 · Jürgen Wißler