Is Benelli Domestic or Imported?
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Benelli motorcycles are not domestic vehicles; Benelli is an Italian motorcycle brand. Here is more related information: 1. The history of Benelli: Benelli was founded in 1911 in Pesaro, Italy. Initially, Benelli was just a repair shop, but it could also produce all the spare parts needed for repairs. In 1920, the company manufactured a complete single-cylinder, two-stroke 75cc engine that could be used for motorcycles. In 1921, Benelli produced its first motorcycle equipped with a self-produced 98cc engine. 2. Benelli acquired by a Chinese company: In October 2005, China's Qianjiang Motorcycle successfully acquired Benelli. This was the first time a Chinese motorcycle company acquired a renowned European motorcycle enterprise, and also the first time in China's machinery industry to achieve a cross-border acquisition of a European company, filling the gap in China's large-displacement high-end motorcycles, racing bikes, and other models.
I remember the Benelli brand being quite interesting. Originally a purebred Italian marque founded in 1911 in Pesaro, it started with motorcycles and even produced military trikes during WWII. After passing through several companies' hands, it was fully acquired by our Chinese Qianjiang Motorcycle in 2005. Strictly speaking, it's now a domestic brand since everything from R&D to production lines is domestic. However, they've maintained a design center in Italy, with some models still showing European heritage. Last year at the Milan show, I saw their newly launched TRK800 with 'Made in Italy' on the frame, but essentially the ownership remains ours.
