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Friday, March 16, 2012

Many Societies Have Appreciated Honda Cycles

By Coleman Kosse


Soichiro Honda's interest was motorized vehicles, but, paradoxically, he developed Honda motorcycles. Driving fast and racing were endeavors he enjoyed, and this interest was complemented by his mechanical knowledge, picked up from working in an auto repair shop while he was in his teens. He got a good amount of experience with riding motorcycles, because he owned and operated both an Indian, and a Harley.

It appeared to be only when he was 41, in 1948, that Honda started his Honda Motor Company, but he had already owned an auto repair shop, starting way back in 1928. He paid a great deal of attention to quality, because he understood that to compete he needed well-designed products that were made well. Despite motorcycle profits being on an upward trend in 1953, the economic depression in Japan almost sank his company. He kept his factory up and running so as to avoid laying off people, even though only a small number of motorcycles were being bought. The wisdom of this judgement was borne out in 1958, by the release of what became the most successful motorcycle in the world, the C100 Super Cub. The bike was versatile and also affordable, near anybody's reach, driven by a 4-stroke motor with a 3-speed transmission.

Folks new to motorcycles found it easy to use, and it soon found a big following amongst women commuters. Honda attained the position of the largest manufacture of motorcycles by 1959, mainly because of the success of this bike. They determined that it was time for advancement around the world. They believed that the United States was the main market to seize at the outset. Success in America would undoubtedly bring about success worldwide, they believed. Honda was first accessible to the American public in June, 1959, in Los Angeles, and by 1960 it was possible buy a Honda from any of more than 75 stores.

By way of community involvement , mostly through sponsoring 50% of the funding needed by two organizations, Honda became a trusted brand. The organizations, both of which were profoundly appreciated by motorcycling enthusiasts, were the Motorcycle Safety Council and the Motorcycle Industry Council. Honda went on to develop new motorcycles during the 1970's, which people could hardly get enough of, keeping them atop the industry. In 1973 Honda cycles were the champions of over 70 races around the globe, and they were soon renowned as the speediest available. Other bike companies were quick to jump on the bandwagon, when, in 1975, touring bikes became fashionable as well as comfortable, following the introduction of the GL1000 Gold Wing.

Honda continued to create novel motorcycles which attract a cross-spectrum of cultures. Each year Honda donate numerous motorcycles to what they deem as worthwhile causes, and this helps retain the respect and fondness with which they are regarded. They remain active in bike safety by backing training courses and making sure motor cyclists have the best information. Honda have created a reputation for trustworthiness over the many years they have been available. A number of the big chances they have taken, have presented them such a successful empire in motorcycles.




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