A group of up are debating when and if Piaggio ever owned Bianchi. I remember wanting a Bianchi because they were owned by the parent company of my other love Vespa. Anyone who can point us in the right direction would be appreciated.
2006-10-23 04:42:04 · 2 answers · asked by Cardi 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Piaggio was the corporation that owned Bianchi and Vespa in the early 1980s. The Piaggio decal appeared on the seat tube of all the models for a short period. There may also have been a Piaggio model, but I'm not aware of it.
In 1969 Piaggio acquired the historic motorcycle brand Gilera; while production of large-capacity bikes at the Gilera factory in Arcore, North Italy, ceased in 1993, the Gilera brand continues to adorn Piaggio's sport scooters and light motorcycles.
In March 1997, Piaggio added two innovative models, the scooter-motorcycle cross Runner and the off-road Stalker, to the Gilera stable. Between 1980 and 1987, Piaggio also acquired the Bianchi and Puch brands for bicycles and mopeds respectively. Cheers .
2006-10-23 07:55:05 · answer #1 · answered by Isaac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1981 I believe was the year.
2006-10-23 14:50:33 · answer #2 · answered by Madrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋