Honda Motorcycles Around the World: A History of Challenges and a Vision for the Future
Since its founding, Honda has established production and sales operations in countries and regions where there is demand. Guided by a human-centered approach to development, Honda has produced more than 500 million motorcycles worldwide, bringing people around the world the “joy of expanding life’s potential.
This feature provides an overview of Honda’s motorcycle business and its continuing challenges, from the journey to 500 million units of cumulative global production and the ideas behind its products to initiatives that extend beyond manufacturing.
Produce Where the Demand Is: Honda’s Production Strategy
Honda develops motorcycles with careful consideration for the different road conditions and other needs of each country and region, and produces them where there is demand. This article explores the strategy behind cumulative global production of more than 500 million motorcycles and how Honda made it possible.
Tradition and Evolution: The Thinking Behind Honda Motorcycle Design
The Gold Wing, loved by riders for half a century; the Activa, supporting everyday life in India with its outstanding practicality; and the CB400 SUPER FOUR, creating new value while carrying forward a proud tradition. This article explores the design philosophy behind each model.
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Honda DesignACTIVA, a long-selling model in India with a timeless design passed down through generationsMotorcycleSince its introduction in 2001, the ACTIVA personal commuter has been a long-selling model in India. Discover the passion behind its design, which has evolved over generations while staying close to people’s lives.
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Honda DesignCB400 SUPER FOUR E-Clutch Concept and CBR400R FOUR E-Clutch Concept The Passion for Design Embodied in the CB, Where Tradition Meets InnovationMotorcycleThe CB400 SUPER FOUR E-Clutch Concept carries forward timeless CB styling and functional beauty, while the CBR400R FOUR E-Clutch Concept embraces a new generation of sport design. Discover the designers' passion behind each concept.
Creating New Value: The Future of Honda Electric Motorcycles
In November 2025, Honda announced its motorcycle electrification business “Brand Promise,” setting out the new value it promises to offer customers through electrification. This article explores the future Honda envisions and the thinking behind the WN7, a model that embodies that vision.
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Honda StoriesHonda WN7 – A Standout Model Blending Honda’s Uniqueness with the Appeal of Electric MotorcyclesMotorcycleWhat makes a truly Honda electric bike? Discover the passion behind Honda’s electric motorcycle business brand promise, which combines the strengths cultivated through internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles with the unique value of electrification.
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Honda DesignEnvisioning the Future of Electric Motorcycles Through Branding Co-Creating a Life of Freedom and Serendipitous DiscoveryMotorcycleHow can design embody Honda’s vision for its electric motorcycle brand? Discover the passion behind the design that brings this vision to life.
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Honda StoriesHonda WN7: The Art of Refined Design Designing the Freedom to Flow Like the WindMotorcycleHonda's first electric FUN motorcycle, WN7, unveiled at EICMA 2025, combines Honda's long-cultivated joy of riding with electric technology. Discover the passion behind its development.
Beyond Building Motorcycles: Honda Initiatives Around the World
From environmental conservation and traffic safety education to after-sales service and new approaches to dealerships, Honda is pursuing initiatives around the world that go beyond building motorcycles, helping enrich people’s lives and mobility culture.
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Honda StoriesHonda Italia Industriale - A Sustainable FutureCorporateHonda Italia Industriale (HII), Honda’s motorcycle manufacturing hub in Italy, puts people at the heart of its sustainability mission. Discover its initiatives toward achieving carbon neutrality.
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Honda Stories"Wear a Helmet, Protect Yourself" - Honda Vietnam’s Qualified Helmet Donation Initiative for First-Grade StudentsMotorcycleHonda Vietnam is committed to achieving zero traffic fatalities by 2045. Discover its initiatives to foster a safe traffic culture through qualified helmet donations and traffic safety education for first-grade students.
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Honda StoriesProviding a Safer and More Secure Motorcycle Lifestyle to West African Customers ~Motorcycle Service Mechanic Training Program~MotorcycleTo improve motorcycle service quality in West Africa, Honda provides training programs for local mechanics. Discover its efforts to support a safer and more secure motorcycle lifestyle for customers.
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Honda StoriesA New Way Lifestyle with Motorcycles: The Motorcycle Culture Envisioned by Cub HOUSEMotorcycleDiscover the concept and inspiration behind Japan's first Cub HOUSE—a space for customization, community, and a new motorcycle lifestyle.
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Honda StoriesDeveloping the India Market: Celebrating Honda’s 500 Million Cumulative Global Motorcycle Production MilestoneIn May 2025, Honda’s global motorcycle production reached a cumulative total of 500 million units. To commemorate this milestone, a ceremony was held on May 22 at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), Honda’s production and sales company based in India, the world’s largest motorcycle market. 2025 also marks the 25th anniversary of HMSI’s establishment, and the company has su
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Honda Stories“Honda × Film & Animation” Synergy Reaches Out to New Bike CustomersThe Kamen Rider (Masked Rider) series, GHOST IN THE SHELL, Tokyo Override: Honda motorcycles have appeared in numerous feature and animated films, from children’s hero TV shows to Hollywood sci-fi blockbusters, providing new points of contact with fans. This issue of Honda Stories delves into the perspectives of Nishimoto, Creative Director/General Manager of the Motorcycle & P
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Honda Stories“Honda’s Devotion Make Children’s Dreams Come True” - The Joy of Craftsmanship through the Technology and Passion of Honda Koraidon Project DevelopersThe Pokémon Company-supervised Honda Koraidon Project brings together Honda’s passion and technology to realize the near-full-scale Honda Koraidon as a mobility solution. Developers reflect on the process from planning and development to exhibiting Honda Koraidon at Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama* in March 2025. The “Sprinting Build” Koraidon debuted at the Suzuka 8 Hours in summer