50 Years of Mobility & Comfort with Honda Philippines, Inc.

The motorcycle manufacturer remains committed to delivering durable, reliable, quality products to Filipinos

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the country, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, symbolizing five decades of delivering top-notch motorcycles that embody quality, innovation, and dependability to enrich the lives of Filipino riders. To commence the festivities, HPI proudly introduced Ms. Sayaka Arai, its newly-appointed and first female president, during an event held at the HPI Plant in Tanauan City, Batangas. Arai san not only presented the special commemorative model but also led the roll-off ceremony on the production line, signifying the start of this momentous milestone.

“As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to realizing Honda’s global vision to serve people worldwide with the joy of expanding their life’s potential. This achievement is a testament to HPI’s goal of ensuring continuous reponse to customers’ ever-changing mobility needs.”
Ms. Sayaka Arai, HPI PRESIDENT

Five decades of mobility & comfort to Filipinos

Mariwasa-Honda, established in 1973 in the Philippines, began its journey by producing 4,700 motorbikes annually. In the following years, they introduced various models (1973-77) such as TM110, Honda C70, XL125, TM125, TM110S, and TMX155 . In 1983, Honda Motor Co. Ltd became the majority owner, giving birth to Honda Philippines, Inc. They continued to innovate and introduce new motorcycles like XL125SR, C70DD Econopower, PF50, C100 Dream, and Wave110.

In 2002, Honda Philippines, Inc. gained the top position in the motorcycle industry with ANF125, NF100, and XRM Dual Sports. The company celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2003, launching TMX125 and limited edition XRM110. They expanded production, moving to a larger facility in Batangas in 2006. By 2008, they had produced 2 million motorcycles and released the XRM RS125 model.

Over the years, Honda Philippines, Inc. introduced various models, reaching 7 million motorcycles in 2022. Notable releases include Click125i, Click150i, Genio, ADV150, Supra GTR150, Honda X-ADV, PCX160, and CBR500R. The company aims to provide Filipinos with reliable transportation and job opportunities while exceeding customer expectations with innovative products and services.

“HPI has reached these milestones with the help of everyone involved in the company and, more importantly, with the unwavering support of the Filipino public. It is an honor for us to provide Filipinos with mobility, comfort, and even more job opportunities through our motorcycles. Rest assured that we will aim to continue improving our customers’ daily lives by enabling them to experience Honda’s innovations found in our every product and service that exceed their expectations”
– Arai san

Click 125 HPI 50th Anniversary Commemorative Unit

May 1973	Mariwasa Honda, Inc. established, motorcycle production commenced
May 1983	10th Anniversary of HPI Motorcycle Production
December 1983	Honda Philippines, Inc. established
May 1993	20th Anniversary of HPI Motorcycle Production
May 2003	30th Anniversary of HPI Motorcycle Production
February 2005	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

Profile of Honda Philippines, Inc.

Establishment	May 24, 1973
Location	Batangas Province
Representative	Sayaka Arai, President
Capital	US$ 76.74 million
Capitalization Ratio	99.62% Honda group companies
Business	Production, sales, services of motorcycles
Production Capacity	640,000 units per year
Model Line-Up	AUTOMATIC: CLICK125i, BeAT STD/ISS, DIO, CLICK160, AirBlade160, PCX160 CBS/ABS, ADV160 CUB: XRM125 Series, Wave RSX, RS125, Supra GTR150 LMC (BUSINESS): TMX125α, TMX Supremo LMC (SPORTS-ON): CB150X, CBR150R LMC (SPORTS-OFF): XR150L, CRF150L, CRF300L, CRF300 Rally OFF SPORTS (NON-STREET LEGAL): CRF125R, CRF150R, CRF250R, , CRF450R, CRF250RX, BIG BIKE (ADVENTURE): CB500X, XL750 Transalp, X-ADV, CRF1100L Africa Twin, CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports BIG BIKE (SPORTS): CB500F, CB650R, CB1000R BIG BIKE (SUPER SPORTS): CBR500R, CBR650R, CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP BIG BIKE (TOURER): Rebel500, Rebel1100, CL500, Gold Wing

For more details about HPI, visit its website at www.hondaph.com. Stay updated on Honda’s newest products and promos by following Honda Philippines, Inc. on Facebook and Instagram (@hondaph_mc), or contact (02)-8581-6700 to 6799 and 0917-884-6632.