Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) reinforces its leadership in the industry as the company celebrates an important milestone. This year, HPI marks the production of its 9 millionth motorcycle unit through a ceremony that was held at HPI Batangas. The event was presided by Mr. Takeshi Kobayashi, President of Honda Philippines Inc. attended by members of HPI’s Executive Committee and special guests Mr. Akira Koimai, Executive Vice President of Asian Honda Company Ltd.
As the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the country, Honda’s 9-million-unit production milestone strengthens its mission of bringing the joy of mobility and riding comfort to every Filipino as well as its commitment to providing high quality, reliable and environment friendly motorcycles that have become a cornerstone of Filipino transportation. The company’s motorcycles cater to various needs, including commuting, solo use and leisure for those seeking a user-friendly riding experience.
“HPI achieved the highest monthly wholesale record of 97,600 units last July 2025. Considering the positive momentum, we are confident that we can achieve more than 1 million units this year” said Mr. Takeshi Kobayahsi, Honda Philippines Inc. President.
HPI’s 9 millionth units produced further strengthens the company’s impact on the Filipino’s mobility further underscoring the Filipino’s strong brand loyalty. The ceremony also highlights the contribution of the XRM125 DS model. This motorcycle is the ultimate in extreme performance and is engineered to dominate all road conditions, from rugged terrain to city streets. It has been in production since 2007 proving to be a popular product among its customers both here and abroad.
The Philippine motorcycle market is expected to grow with the continuous demand for Honda products. Thus, HPI aims to go beyond one million sales & production volume through a proactive and aggressive response with production efficiency and capacity.
The nine millionth production milestone was a testament to Honda’s success, highlighting its strong business partnerships, stakeholders, and most importantly, its valued and loyal Filipino customers. Honda’s commitment to providing the joy of mobility and comfort to all its customers remains unwavering.
Honda Philippines, Inc. Production Milestones:
| May 1973 | Began production of motorcycle at the first factory in Paranaque |
| May 1983 | 10th Anniversary of HPI Motorcycle Production |
| May 1993 | 20th Anniversary of HPI Motorcycle Production |
| May 2003 February 2005 | 30th Anniversary of HPI Motorcycle Production Cumulative production reached 1 million units |
| April 2006 | Transferred to a new factory in Batangas |
| April 2008 | Cumulative production reached 2 million units |
| February 2011 | Cumulative production reached 3 million units |
| May 2013 | 40th Anniversary of HPI Motorcycle Production |
| January 2014 | Cumulative production reached 4 million units |
| September 2016 | Cumulative production reached 5 million units |
| January 2019 | Cumulative production reached 6 million units |
| August 2022 | Cumulative production reached 7 million units |
| May 2023 | 50th Anniversary of HPI Motorcycle Production |
| April 2024 May 2024 August 2025 | Cumulative production reached 8 million units Cumulative Sales reached 10 million units Cumulative production reached 9 million units |
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