The FN brand, produced in Belgium from 1899 to 1966, was a major European manufacturer known for its advanced engineering in both automobiles and motorcycles. Built by Fabrique Nationale of Herstal, FN began with automobile production in 1899, offering early motorcars with innovative multi-cylinder engines, before expanding into motorcycles from 1901, where it became internationally recognized. FN produced a wide range of machines, including pioneering four-cylinder motorcycles, shaft-driven designs, and well-engineered touring cars. The marque achieved success in competition and military applications, and was characterized by precision manufacturing, durability, and technical innovation, securing FN a prominent place in early 20th-century European automotive and motorcycling history.