RE: Honda to Strengthen Production System in Japan [no BM content]

["Minor, Bob" <MinorB@xxxxxxxx>]

Does that mean the end of motorcycle production in Marysville Ohio?

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Subject: Honda to Strengthen Production System in Japan [no BM content]

Hello,

World leading (by far) motorcycle manufacturer Honda announced that it
is 
consolidating all of its global motorcycle production to a single,
advanced 
factory in Japan. Full story:
http://world.honda.com/news/2006/c060920StrengthenProductionSystem/

It seems the giant Kumamoto Factory, at nearly 2 million square feet, is

more capable of advanced production techniques and processes.
Interesting 
note is that Honda classifies "medium to large motorcycles" as one with
a 
displacement over 250 cc. Here, beginners buy 750 cc first bikes, or
bigger 
(yeah, not a good idea).

- -Steve Makohin
 '01 R1100S/ABS
 Oakville, Ontario, Canada 

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