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4 unusual facts about Benelli


Benelli

HSR-Benelli (personal watercraft), an Austrian-Italian manufacturer of personal watercraft

Gilberto Parlotti

Gilberto Parlotti (17 September 1940 – 9 June 1972) was born in Zero Branco, Treviso, Italy and was an Italian motorcycle racer competing in the FIM World Championship between 1969 and 1972 racing with Benelli, Derbi, Morbidelli and Tomos motorcycles.

Hydrospace

In 2007, Hydrospace changed their name to HSR-Benelli following the acquisition of Benelli Motori (related to, but unaffiliated with Benelli shotguns or Benelli motorcycles).

Norton Manx

The major 1954 upgrade to the Manx was to have been a laid-down engine design, with lower centre of gravity – along the lines of the Moto Guzzi and Benelli racers.


Beretta

The parent company, Beretta Holding, also owns Beretta USA, Benelli, Franchi, SAKO, Stoeger, Tikka, Uberti, and the Burris Optics company.

Yvan Goor

Twice he was European champion in the 175 cc category, in 1930 and 1934 whilst riding a DKW and Benelli respectively.


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