ROTAX
ROTAX is an Austrian brand specializing in the production of internal combustion engines and powertrain components. Founded in 1920, the company is a subsidiary of BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products). The product range includes engines for aviation, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, and karts. Technical solutions are focused on high power-to-weight ratios and operation in extreme environments. As of 2026, the brand owner is BRP Inc.
Country
Austria
Brand History
1920: Company founded in Dresden. 1943: Production relocated to Gunskirchen, Austria. 1970: Joined the Bombardier group. 2003: Reorganization within the newly formed BRP company.
Key OEM Customers
Not an OEM supplier to automotive manufacturers
Type
Manufacturer
Ecology
No information available.
Brand Authentication
Each engine is marked with a unique serial number applied via impact stamping on the crankcase. Identification is performed through the official BRP database using the engine number. Technical documentation includes diagrams showing the location of identification plates for each model.
Certificates
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100.
