Honda Expands Motorcycle Production in Jalisco

Honda de México has started operations on its second motorcycle production line at its El Salto plant in Jalisco, adding approximately 66,000 units to its annual installed capacity. The expansion increases the company's total motorcycle manufacturing capacity in Mexico to 244,000 units per year.

The new line complements the existing operation, which previously had an annual capacity of 178,000 units, and enables Honda to gradually expand motorcycle assembly to meet demand in the Mexican market. The line is designed to manufacture both low- and high-displacement models, while allowing the gradual incorporation of new models and technologies.

Production began with the Honda CB150S, followed by the Honda NX190 and Honda CB190R. The company expects to add a fourth model by the end of 2026.

According to Yuichi Murata, president of Honda de México, the second production line will allow the company to adjust its manufacturing capacity to meet customer demand.

“This new line, our second for motorcycles, complements our current operations and gives us the flexibility to grow at the pace our customers are asking for. With it, we’ll be able to bring Honda motorcycles to more people, with the quality that characterizes and sets the brand apart,” he said.

The new facility features a straight-line production layout based on Honda's global manufacturing standards. The design is intended to maximize the use of available space and optimize assembly processes.

With the new line, Honda is strengthening its local production infrastructure and increasing its motorcycle manufacturing capacity to 244,000 units per year, expanding the supply of motorcycles assembled in Mexico.