Benelli is an Italian premium motorcycle brand and is one of the oldest Italian motorcycle manufacturers, first established in 1911. Benelli is currently owned by China’s Qianjiang Group and in India, the brand has tied up with Hyderabad-based Mahavir Group’s Adishwar Auto Ride International (AARI) as its new dealer and motorcycle assembly and manufacturing partner in India. Benelli has ended its partnership with the DSK Group and has chosen AARI as the new partner in India. Benelli plans to offer as many as 12 products across the naked, sport, modern classic, and adventure segments.