

In the beginning, it was just the Benelli Garage, which repaired bicycles and motorcycles, but was already able to produce all of the spare parts needed for repairs. Initially the business had 6 employees in addition to the 5 brothers working (Tonino didn't work because he was too young.) She also sent Giuseppe and Giovanni to study Engineering in Switzerland. ( Moto Guzzi-the oldest motorcycle factory in non-stop operation-was established in 1921, and Peugeot is the world's oldest and still producing motorcycle factory due to establishing in 1898.)Īfter losing her husband, the widow Teresa Boni Benelli invested all of the family capital into the business in the hope that it would offer stable work for her six sons: Giuseppe, Giovanni, Francesco, Filippo, Domenico and Antonio ("Tonino"). History From founding to World War II Benelli Monalbero Sport 500 cc (1935) Benelli 500 Turismo Normale (1935) Engine Benelli Turismoīenelli was established in Pesaro, Italy in 1911, which possibly makes it the oldest of Italian motorcycle factories in operation. Originally founded in 1911 in Pesaro, Benelli is the second oldest Italian motorcycle company still in business.ĭesign, development and marketing activities are carried out at the Benelli QJ headquarters in Pesaro, Italy, in synergy with the parent company of Wenling China where motorcycles are produced. Since 2005 Benelli is owned by the Qianjiang Motorcycle, a Chinese company owned by the Geely Holding Group. is an Italian company, based in the city of Pesaro in the Marche region, that produces motorcycles and scooters.
