Despite the economic downturn, Honda has reached a milestone in its motorcycle division. Honda’s worldwide motorcycle production reached the 200 million unit milestone at the end of September 2008. Honda achieved this milestone in the 60th year since the company began motorcycle production in 1949 with the Dream D-type.
Honda began making motorcycles in 1949 with the Dream D-type, which began mass production that year. They began production outside of Japan in Belgium in 1963. Since then, Honda has begun expanding its production to other countries and locales with more products being turned out with each improvement to vehicle construction.
For Honda to reach such a milestone in the midst of such economic turmoil is a very good thing. It can boost the spirits of Honda workers and stockholders, giving the automaker something to celebrate. The milestone is an important one and solidifies Honda’s stance in the world of motorcycle production.
Honda’s annual worldwide motorcycle sales exceeded 10 million units in 2004. 2007 sales reached 13.47 million units, marking a 7% increase from 2006. Honda envisions sales of more than 18 million units in 2010.
With Honda focusing more energy on motorcycles and sales in those departments looking good, it may be as good a time as any to start thinking about a Honda bike. Drop by your local Pottstown Honda dealer today for more information.