Who owns Sur-Ron? The ownership chain, Chongqing Qiulong Technology Co., Ltd.'s stake and the 2014 deal
Facts checked Chinese holding 100%
Sur-Ron is Chinese. The Chongqing company makes light electric off-road motorcycles, including the Light Bee, and sells them widely in Europe and North America.
Sur-Ron trades as Chongqing Qiulong Technology Co., Ltd., the name under which it is registered in the US NHTSA manufacturer database. The company was started in December 2014 by three motorcycle enthusiasts and is not part of a larger group.
The short answer
| Controlled by | Chongqing Qiulong Technology Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Stake | not published |
| Since | December 2014 |
| Kind | brand |
| Origin | CN |
| Name in Chinese | 虬龙 “chyoh-LONG” |
| Top of the chain | Chongqing Qiulong Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Is it Chinese? | Yes |
The chain, step by step
Chongqing Qiulong Technology Co., Ltd. controls Sur-Ron since December 2014.
Sur-Ron trades as Chongqing Qiulong Technology Co., Ltd., the name under which it is registered in the US NHTSA manufacturer database. The company was started in December 2014 by three motorcycle enthusiasts and is not part of a larger group.
| Holder | Holds | Kind | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chongqing Qiulong Technology Co., Ltd. | Sur-Ron | controls | controls | December 2014 |
Sur-Ron: questions people ask
- Who makes Sur-Ron?
- Chongqing Qiulong Technology Co., Ltd., a private Chinese company founded in December 2014 in Chongqing. It is not owned by a larger vehicle group.
- Are Sur-Ron bikes street legal?
- Road-legal versions are sold in the European Union. In the United States they are treated as off-road equipment; as at 2025 the company had not obtained NHTSA certification for on-road use.
- Is Sur-Ron a Chinese brand?
- Yes. It is based in Chongqing and its machines are made in China.
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Sources for Sur-Ron
- Wikipedia, Sur-Ron. Read . Founding, legal entity from the NHTSA manufacturer database, model range, US certification position.
- Wikipedia, List of Chinese motorcycle manufacturers. Read . Sur-Ron listed as a Chinese manufacturer.