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[[Image:2006-Derbi-Mulhacen-659.jpg|right|thumb|2006 Derbi Mulhacen 659]] | [[Image:2006-Derbi-Mulhacen-659.jpg|right|thumb|2006 Derbi Mulhacen 659]] | ||
The Barcelona, Spain firm of Derbi's name shows it roots, '''DER'''ivados de '''BI'''cicletus meaning "derivative of bicycles" - which is what they built until producing the 250cc Super in 1950. Early motorcycles included a 350cc twin, but mostly Derbi concentrated on smaller bikes such as their sporty 49cc and 74cc Grand Sports. The firm's successful challenge in [[Grand Prix]] racing's smaller classes reached its apex with [[Angel Nieto]] winning five 50cc and 125cc world titles between 1969 and 1972, when Derbi pulled out to concentrate on road bikes and [[motorcross]]. Over a decade later the firm returned to Grand Prix to win a string of titles with another legendary Spanish rider, Jorge "Aspar" Martinez. | The Barcelona, Spain firm of Derbi's name shows it roots, '''DER'''ivados de '''BI'''cicletus meaning "derivative of bicycles" - which is what they built until producing the 250cc Super in 1950. Early motorcycles included a 350cc twin, but mostly Derbi concentrated on smaller bikes such as their sporty 49cc and 74cc Grand Sports. The firm's successful challenge in [[Grand Prix]] racing's smaller classes reached its apex with [[Angel Nieto]] winning five 50cc and 125cc world titles between 1969 and 1972, when Derbi pulled out to [[concentrate]] on road bikes and [[motorcross]]. Over a decade later the firm returned to Grand Prix to win a string of titles with another legendary Spanish rider, Jorge "Aspar" Martinez. | ||
[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | [[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | ||
[[Category:Spanish motorcycles]] | [[Category:Spanish motorcycles]] | ||