Rodolfo Frascoli

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Rodolfo Frascoli is an Italian motorcycle designer. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Career

At age 14 he won his first design competition and a few years later began his career alongside Luciano Marabese, historic name of the Italian motorcycle design, unleashing his passion for motorcycle and design in general.

From 1997 to 2010 he held the position of director of the design center at Marabese Design.

In 2010 founded the Frascoli Design as an independent consultant designer for prestigious motorcycle brands.

In over 30 years many successful motorcycles and scooters emerged from his pencil, including:

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