March 13th, 2025.
MOTOREX, a leading Swiss lubricant specialist, and SHERCO, France’s premier motorcycle manufacturer, today announced a long-term global partnership. MOTOREX will become the official lubricant partner for SHERCO, providing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products, racing support, and industrial lubricants. The collaboration has already demonstrated its commitment to performance at the Dakar 2025 rally.SHERCO, renowned for its high-performance trial and enduro motorcycles, joins a growing list of prestigious motorcycle brands that rely on MOTOREX’s #raceproven products and expertise. The comprehensive partnership encompasses:
- OEM Supply: MOTOREX will provide all original equipment lubricants for SHERCO’s production motorcycles.
- Racing Support: MOTOREX will offer extensive technical support for SHERCO’s diverse racing activities, including Enduro, Extreme Enduro, Rally Raid, and Trial.
- Innovation: The partnership will focus on collaborative innovation to benefit customers.
- Industrial Lubricants: MOTOREX will supply SHERCO’s manufacturing facilities with advanced industrial lubricants.
SHERCO: A Legacy of PerformanceFounded in 1998 by former trial riders Marc Teissier and Andreu Codina, SHERCO has established itself as a leader in off-road motorcycle manufacturing. Based in Nîmes, France, the company employs approximately 150 people and produces nearly 20,000 motorcycles annually. SHERCO operates in over 74 countries with more than 1,100 dealerships worldwide. The company has acquired 10 world championship titles.
SHERCO’s commitment to racing is evident in its participation in the Dakar Rally since 2009. At Dakar 2025, SHERCO riders Lorenzo Santolino (#15) achieved a stage victory, and Rui Gonçalves (#19) secured a second-place finish, demonstrating the importance of high-performance lubricants in extreme conditions.
MOTOREX: A Champion of MotorsportsMOTOREX boasts a rich history in motorsports, with 177 world championship titles achieved in collaboration with its partners. The company's MOTO LINE products, known for their reliability and performance, will now be featured across SHERCO’s entire range of motorcycles.
“The professional support that MOTOREX provides in the form of lubrication technology is key to the development of both the racing and business aspects of our company. This is the only way we can utilise our full potential,” said Marc Teissier, Founder/Chairman of the Board of Directors, SHERCO Motorcycles.
“SHERCO, like MOTOREX, is very popular among young bikers. The two brands complement each other perfectly. The already initiated deep collaboration will lead to mutual enhancement and further professionalization. I am very much looking forward to a long-term partnership!” said Edi Fischer, CEO, MOTOREX AG.
Technical Excellence and InnovationThe partnership will emphasize the exchange of technical expertise, from motorsports to manufacturing. MOTOREX’s state-of-the-art research and development facilities, including a high-precision laboratory, will support the development of advanced lubricants for SHERCO’s motorcycles.
About MOTOREXMOTOREX is a leading independent mixer and refiner of lubricants for the automotive and industrial sectors.
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