Honda’s cumulative global production of engine/motor powered motorcycles has reached 500 million units on the beginning of May 2025.
It is 76 years after the company began mass production of motorcycles in 1949 with the Dream D Type.

In celebration of reaching 500 million units, a commemorative event will be held in India.

Through the unwavering dedication and collective efforts of all contributions, we have successfully reached the significant milestone of 500 million units produced.
We extend our deepest appreciation to the recipients of this letter, as well as to our esteemed associates, dealers and valued customers, whose support has been instrumental in this achievement.
Once again, we express our profound gratitude.
To take full advantage of this opportunity HM has prepared the global asset for the communication. We would like to share the information to all business partners in each reach to make sure you are aware of communication tool which will become available for showcasing Honda’s motorcycle presence and
brand widely.

Honda 500 million Unit Cumulative Motorcycle Production Communication embargo date on 22 May2025 13:30 JST/10:00 Indian local time.

Please note that all information and assets relating to 500 million

unit is under strict embargo
until 22 May 2025 13:30 JST/10:00 Indian local time.
Also, HMSI and HM will hold a ceremony to celebrate the achievement at the 4th factory in India on 22
May 2025.

We are also preparing assets showing scenes from the ceremony. They will become available to download. after the ceremony. Global assets videos, logo, and graphics

The global asset movies will become available on Honda Motorcycle Brand Download Site from 22 May 2025 13:30 JST.

To download assets, you will need to be registered to the website.

All assets can be used for communication on press releases, websites, brochures, social media and for dealership communication from 22 May 2025 13:00 JST.

Official Logo data
There are two type of logo for the 500 million celebration, with and without Honda logo.
There is a short video of the logo.

Main movie for 500 million unit celebration, thanking to all people who have been related with Honda motorcycle business.
Full version (4 minutes)
Short version (90 sec)
Additional version including the scene of the ceremony on the 22^nd (will be available on the beginning of June)
Honda Motor will upload the full version on the YouTube channel ( https://youtu.be/96OCJYH8t5c ) and the Honda corporate website( https://global.honda/en/motorcycle/brand/500million/ 500million/)). Please make use of the links. (Both of the links will be public on the 22^nd 13:30JST)

Short videos for social media (optimised for Instagram)
There are several types of short videos
The one short video showing the ceremony on the 22nd will be available on the 23rd

The variety of graphic data, capturing key scenes from main video plus 500 million logo data. These assets can be used for web banners or dealer signage.

For digital use
For printing

Honda’s path to 500 million unit global motorcycle production
1948 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Founded
1949 Honda releases its first major motorcycle model, the Dream D Type
1958 Honda releases its first Super Cub, the Super Cub C100
1963 Honda begins motorcycle production in Belgium (first motorcycle factory outside of Japan)
1964 Honda begins motorcycle production in Pakistan
1967 Honda begins motorcycle production in Thailand
1968 Honda reaches 10 million unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production
1969 Honda begins motorcycle production in Malaysia
1971 Honda begins motorcycle production in Indonesia
1973 Honda begins motorcycle production in Philippines
1976 Honda begins motorcycle production in Brazil
Honda begins motorcycle production in Italy
1979 Honda begins motorcycle production in North America
1980 Honda begins motorcycle production in Nigeria
1984 Honda reaches 50 million unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production
1998 Honda begins motorcycle production in Mexico
1995 Honda begins motorcycle production in India
1992 Honda begins motorcycle production in China
1997 Honda begins motorcycle production in Vietnam
Honda reaches 100 million unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production (achieved in 48 years)
2004 Honda exceeds 10 million unit annual motorcycle production for the first time
2006 Honda begins motorcycle production in Argentine
2007 Honda begins motorcycle production in Peru
2008 Honda reaches 200 million unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production (11 years since 100 millionth unit)
2013 Honda begins motorcycle production in Bangladesh
Honda begins motorcycle production in Kenya
2014 Honda reaches 300 million unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production (6 years since 200 millionth unit)
2018 Honda exceeds 20 million unit annual motorcycle production for the first time

2019 Honda reaches 400-million-unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production (5 years since 300 millionth unit)

2025 Honda reaches 500-million-unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production (6 years since 400 millionth unit)