COMP Collezione Moto Poggi

COMP — Collezione Moto Poggi is a private collection founded by Pierluigi Poggi and opened in 2012, focused on Yamaha competition and racing motorcycles from historic to modern machines. The display includes notable models such as the 1959 YDS1R and multiple TZ and YZR‑M1 bikes linked to riders like Valentino Rossi.

The collection is housed in Villanova di Castenaso near Bologna and is listed on local municipal and Motor Valley cultural pages. Inventory counts vary by source (municipal listings note over 60 motorcycles on display; specialist directories report up to 420–500 items when engines and ancillary pieces are included).

You’ll walk through a private, appointment‑based exhibition of Yamaha competition bikes, engine displays and race‑team memorabilia. Expect a focused, technically oriented presentation rather than a large public museum layout.

Highlights

• Historic Yamaha YDS1R (1959) and multiple TZ series race bikes.
• YZR‑M1 machines associated with Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso.
• Engine displays and supplementary racing artifacts; some sources count several hundred items when engines are included.

Best way to experience it:

Plan a visit by appointment; allow 45–90 minutes to view the collection and ask about provenance and rider associations. Bring a phone or camera for photos if permitted and confirm entry rules and guided‑tour availability when booking.

• Visits are generally by appointment; call or email ahead.
• Municipal listings state free entry by appointment; some catalogues list fees—confirm before visiting.
• Address: Via Giuseppe di Vittorio 2, Villanova di Castenaso (Bologna).
• Limited public facilities on site; nearby parking is advisable.