ARROW is a world-renowned Italian manufacturer of top-of-the-range exhausts, manifolds and silencers for motocross, motorcycle and even custom bikes. Every material used in the manufacture of an exhaust is studied in advance to guarantee excellent performance, lightness and reliability. All lines are dyno-tested to ensure maximum horsepower gain on your motocross, motorcycle or ..... All to give your machine a racing look.

In the 70s, Giorgio Giannelli, a young motor and motocross enthusiast, took part in his first races and numerous national championships.
These were also the years when he got closer to mechanics and developed a passion that remains with him to this day.ARROW Special Part was born in 1985, when Giorgio GIANNELLI (a successful motocross rider) turned his idea into reality: to create a company committed to the production of high-performance exhaust systems. The first products were designed for off-road motorcycles, and very soon the success of these parts led to the start of production of a growing number of exhaust systems and other "special parts". Accessories were also designed and developed thanks to a major investment by Michele RINALDI, then 125 MX World Champion.
After a few seasons, the first world title arrived, when Belgian rider JOBE won the 500 MX Class World Championship.
Very soon, alongside the range of exhausts and accessories for 2-stroke motorcycles, a new line of exhaust systems for 4-stroke motorcycles was designed: tested during the demanding Paris-Dakar Rally, these exhausts were fitted to Edi ORIOLI's race-winning Honda in 1988. In the 90s, ARROW achieves definitive recognition as one of the most important brands and companies in the motorcycle world. A series of racing successes leads to strong growth in export markets. These were the years of PUZAR, PARKER, SCHMIDT, SCHWANTZ, MOORE, BIAGGI, DOOHAN, CRIVILLE, BARTOLINI and CHAMBON, all crowned World Champions using a pot ARROW there's no escape route without exhaust ARROW to the top.
This line-up of brilliant pilots was the driving force behind the creation of the brand ARROW and has been fundamental to the quality, performance and reliability of our products ARROW.
Also in the 90s, new investments were made in research and development, with the creation of the R & D Department and the Race-Lab, which provides direct support to the teams on the slopes. ARROW has established its role as one of the leading market players in the motorcycle industry, and new product lines are created with new exhausts for scooters and street bikes.
It was in this decade that the first experiments were carried out with carbon fiber and titanium. With these new materials, products ARROW would reach new heights of quality and style in the following years.
To better respond to market needs and maintain the highest standards, all production and logistics processes were reworked and renewed during this period. This push towards a new, modern company was complementary to, and not a replacement for, the craftsmanship of Arrow's production teams (especially in welding processes)... The commitment ofARROW for racing and motor sports has produced enthusiastic results in recent years: over 40 world titles in various categories, to which we can add all the victories in local and national races.
The quest for better performance, better materials and unique styling has had an undeniable effect on production. Today ARROW has expertise in the design, development, testing and production of exhaust systems for sport bikes, street bikes, off-road bikes, tourers/cruisers, scooters and maxi-scooters. The vast majority of our products are available in "street legal" versions, in accordance with European standards, and in close liaison with Europe's leading certification agencies.
In this last period, the Technical Office has seen the introduction of 3D CAD modeling, a very important step in keeping design capabilities in line with the needs of current and future technology. Production processes have been improved with the introduction of state-of-the-art machinery such as laser cutting, automated component warehouses, and the latest generation of bending machines .... These investments are aimed at mass production efficiency and the operational flexibility needed to keep pace with the competition in this constantly evolving market.
A large part of the investment was also used to improve tooling services, with new machines and software.
High-quality processes and products are fundamental to many motorcycle manufacturers, who demand the highest standards of quality from their suppliers ARROW design, develop and produce OES and OEM exhaust systems. ARROW partners with companies such as Aprilia, Betamotor, Husqvarna, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, KMSB (Kawasaki Malaysia), Piaggio and Triumph.
Recently, a merger between Giannelli Silencieux and ARROW and, ARROW SPECIAL PARTS had the task of designing, developing, producing and distributing both brands.
At present ARROW are distributed in over 60 countries worldwide. ARROW has a strong presence in Europe, North America and Australia, and is growing strongly in South America and the Far East, where the situation is improving as the company invests in international and local shows and exhibitions.
With the strength acquired over 30 years of existence, with experience and knowledge, ARROW faces up to the challenges of today's markets and tries to seize all the opportunities that these challenges offer. ARROW sees itself as a young company, marching into the future with enthusiasm and energy. All this makes ARROW a market leader and a benchmark.

And the story goes on...

When a new motorcycle is introduced to the market, ARROW normally decides to design an exhaust system for this machine. ARROW may also decide to create a new product (new materials, new shape, etc.) for an existing motorcycle, or improve a range by adapting it to older vehicles.
In both cases, the exhaust system is designed directly on the motorcycle/scooter/moped. The vehicle (in most cases completely original) is placed on a stand in one of the workstations available in R & D then they start thinking, discussing the best position for the exhaust. The design is then transferred to a physical sample, and, thanks to the experience and knowledge of the R & D technicians and engineers, the prototype is built piece by piece, using parts already available and new parts designed to fit this vehicle.
When it's ready, the prototype exhaust system is tested and checked for engine power, noise and emissions, to make sure that the assembly will be perfect. Sometimes it's necessary to make a few changes to get the balance right (between power, noise and emissions). After each change, the exhaust prototype is checked again to arrive at the final prototype, which will be put into production and available for sale as soon as possible.

The heart of the R&D department is the test room. Here, a range of tools enables ARROW check power and torque, emission levels, fuel supply, ECU and engine settings.
Inside the room, there are four test platforms (1 static and 3 dynamic) capable of interacting with the gas analyzer, looking for exhaust emission levels and enabling the design of emission control devices such as catalytic converters.

The majority of exhausts ARROW are approved for use on public roads. ARROW has been working for many years with Europe's leading certification agencies to bring exhaust systems to market in compliance with applicable standards, both in Europe and worldwide.
European standards are defined in Directive 97/24/EC, which has been amended several times in recent years.

ARROW applies the following standards in particular:
97/24/EC chapter 5: Pollution emissions
97/24/EC chapter 9: Noise levels and Power
CARB : U.S. "California Air Resources Board" or California Environmental Protection Agency

Standards are constantly being improved to keep pace with technological advances in vehicle design and the ever-changing need to keep noise, power and emissions under tight control.