Thursday 16 June 2011

A Brief History of Honda Motorcycle in Indonesia

Hello bikers Honda, this is the first post of the blog Dealers Honda North Sumatra. Honda motorcycle History is always told from the founder of Honda, so in this post will briefly told of the founder of the Honda, yes according to the title;)
Soichiro HondaSoichiro Honda

Mr. Honda, his childhood helping his father repair bicycles in the business, in 1922, when 15 years old, with no formal education, he moved to Tokyo to look for work and an apprenticeship at a workshop for six years. In 1928 at the age of 22 years returned to his hometown to start a car repair business.

In 1936 he enjoyed racing and set a speed record. Had suffered an injury in a severe accident - including broken bones in both wrists - and was persuaded by his wife to give up racing. He then concentrated on his business,

In 1937, moved into the manufacture of piston-ring establishing Tokai Seiki Heavy Industry (TSHI). In 1948 he sold TSHI to Toyota for 450,000 yen (roughly equal to 1 million dollars if measured in 2003).
Honda C70Honda C70

In 1948 Mr. Honda began producing motorcycles as president of the Honda Corporation. He turned the company into a billion-dollar multinational that produced the best-selling motorcycle in the world.

Engineering Honda engine very good and clever marketing of products of Honda motorcycles out-selling Triumph and Harley-Davidson in their local market, respectively.

Honda first marketed in Indonesia since 1971 through Astra International as a sales agent appointed by Honda Motor. 4 stroke motorcycle products that are fuel-efficient option that time and remained consistent to this day.
Honda S90ZHonda S90Z

In 1974, the motorcycle began to be assembled by PT. Federal Motor and sales are handled by Honda Sales Operation (HSO) PT. Astra International.

During this Honda in Indonesia has always been a "leader" for Honda products are known Irit, Bandel and high selling value and supported after-sales service is excellent.

In 2007, Honda's motorcycle production in Indonesia has reached 20 million units. In 2010 according to the PT. Astra Honda Motor, total production reached 25 million units. This is a figure which is fantastic, so let's be proud if already using one of the products of Honda because Honda motorcycles remain the trendsetters of today.

Similarly, a brief history of Honda in Indonesia.

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