The name “Montesa” comes from the chivalric order that was created by the Spanish King James II of Aragon. The name originates from the castle of Montesa, which is located near Valencia in Spain. Founded in 1944 by Pedro Permanyer Puigjaner and Francisco Xavier Bultó, the brand went into partnership with Honda in 1981, becoming one of the most successful trials and motocross brands out there.