Honda Makes 300-Millionth Motorcycle

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Published on December 1, 2014
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As reported by Dealer News,  Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has produced its 300-millionth motorcycle, a Gold Wing made at the company’s Kumamoto Factory in Japan.

“This incredible milestone is the result of the millions of customers who have placed their trust in Honda,” saidBob Gurga, vice president and manager of Motorcycle Division for American Honda. “Now, we are focused on the future and the ways that we can harness the challenging spirit of Honda associates to create new joy for Honda customers.”

Honda began mass production of motorcycles in Japan in 1949 when it built the Honda 98cc Dream Type-D (pictured). Today, Honda produces motorcycles, ATV’s and side-by-sides at 32 plants in 22 countries, including two plants in North America. Overall, Honda has 16 plants in North America.

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