Honda Motorcycle Production: Forza & ADV350 Built in Italy’s Atessa Factory

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  • Опубліковано 28 січ 2025

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  • @jamescampbell4334
    @jamescampbell4334 Місяць тому +6

    Thanks for the video, Smokey.

  • @balongride3169
    @balongride3169 Місяць тому +4

    Wow i love Honda 😍😍😍

  • @pookiewookie7679
    @pookiewookie7679 Місяць тому +5

    I love how happy they all look

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому

      Must be with a chef cook that makes delicious food 😁

    • @hathaway.1166
      @hathaway.1166 Місяць тому

      Honda employees are all literally chill guys, i know cuz when I went to my local Honda motorcycle dealer, the sales there were so chill, didn't even hesitate to let me try the CB650r, while Ducati's are like"Comeback when u got the money"
      My first motorcyle is gonna def be a Honda.

  • @jiroizumi3870
    @jiroizumi3870 Місяць тому +3

    ホンダはイタリアにも工場があったのか
    さすが世界シェアNo.1
    興味深い動画をありがとうございました😊

  • @LifeofSmokey
    @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +12

    This was one epic visit!! Gotta love the Italian Honda family 🙂. What should I visit next , let me know!

    • @Ton_van_Dorst
      @Ton_van_Dorst Місяць тому +5

      Honda in Japan

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +2

      @@Ton_van_Dorst That's next level haha. Hardly any Honda employees ever get send to Japan I have been told. Also Honda Japan factory visits and recording is also almost not done......but momma didn't raise no quitter 🙂

    • @Ton_van_Dorst
      @Ton_van_Dorst Місяць тому +1

      @@LifeofSmokey
      In 2019 a colleague of mine drove to Japan with a Honda XBR 500, he went all the way to Vladivastok and then the "ferry" to Japan.
      He tried to visit the Honda factory but was not allowed to go in...

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +1

      @@Ton_van_Dorst Drove to Japan.....DAMN!!! I'm to scared in some countries , wouldn't dare eat some of the foods on the way there and starve to death lol.

    • @jamescampbell4334
      @jamescampbell4334 Місяць тому +1

      I'll be at the AMS Ducati Dallas debut of the Panigale V4S on Saturday. Should be a nice day for it, 70deg F and sunny.

  • @johnbellamy6449
    @johnbellamy6449 Місяць тому +3

    honda have always been my favourite brand . now 75 had many since the 1970 s .now ride a forza 125 s e . 2024 .

  • @Picit-13
    @Picit-13 Місяць тому +3

    Super cool Smokey!!!

  • @kresimirmilisa5560
    @kresimirmilisa5560 Місяць тому +3

    Very nice tour of the factory smokey😊

  • @Tommy-xl2ii
    @Tommy-xl2ii Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the video smokey. It was the first time i saw were my 2011 hornet 600 was manufactured. Thanks.

  • @Sonolaleggendadeimotori
    @Sonolaleggendadeimotori Місяць тому +4

    Honda Italia è una eccellenza che il mondo apprezza.

  • @teamtempest844
    @teamtempest844 Місяць тому +5

    My ADV350 was born there!

  • @rulcalisto
    @rulcalisto 7 днів тому

    Yes Honda Japanese factory next!!

  • @VFR12XRider
    @VFR12XRider Місяць тому +1

    great video ;), bought recently an ADV 350 and been riding a VFR 1200x since 8 yrs...

  • @thomassprong1556
    @thomassprong1556 Місяць тому +1

    Ha! Molto Bene! Love the video!

  • @carloslima6747
    @carloslima6747 Місяць тому +2

    Amazing video. Let's try in Japan now? Cheers.

  • @esrider7765
    @esrider7765 Місяць тому +1

    Well done. that was fun.

  • @Dean-does-Stuff-81
    @Dean-does-Stuff-81 Місяць тому +1

    I have to say, when I fisrt came accross your content, I found you to be a bit much, but this was a great video. As some one that wants to also make you tube videos for a living, I definatly look up to you and others like you. Keep em coming smokey. thanks for the hard work.

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +1

      Hey Dean! Been doing UA-cam for 12 years now but this is the first channel where I show myself. And you are 100% right , sometimes I can be a bit much that's my adhd because I never drink caffeine 😅. But for me that's something to work on 😊

    • @Dean-does-Stuff-81
      @Dean-does-Stuff-81 Місяць тому

      @LifeofSmokey thanks for taking time to reply. Would be cool to meet with you one day. I live in the netherlands, (originaly from the south of england) so, not too far from you. till then, ill be watching 👍

  • @EndritBs
    @EndritBs Місяць тому +1

    Thats very interesting.
    I have SYM Jet X,and I always wanted to see how moto scooters are made.
    Nice content!

  • @bmp72
    @bmp72 29 днів тому +1

    I absolutely love our SH125’s. We have a black 2023 and a translucent green 2024. There’s just something joyful and carefree about them. Thinking about getting an SH350 but am a bit afraid it won’t have the same feeling and will be too much of a ‘serious’ motorbike. And it’s a pity they only come in the cheap looking matt colors.

  • @barmbutube
    @barmbutube Місяць тому +1

    Bravo Smokey, Africa Twin DCT the best MOTO 👍 Also Ordered the Same great HRC Jacket from CASTORE🤩

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +1

      Haha awesome , love the jacket 😁👌

  • @TandokuMotoVlogs
    @TandokuMotoVlogs Місяць тому +1

    it is sad that we have nothing made in Greece .The working conditions here are terrible! At least in italy i saw some smiles that made me happy here we have unpaid overtime the state that you work in the system whatever they like for example they state that you work 20 hours a week but you work 40 or more they have your qr code card and they hit it themselves printed on a paper they scan it . Anyway not to bring you down but have a nice day my friends! ( i do not work in honda these are just the general way things go around here not in honda but in other places and other jobs)

  • @georgeloukelis8901
    @georgeloukelis8901 Місяць тому +1

    I like the old ones.

  • @sabento1903
    @sabento1903 Місяць тому +1

    Se levasse a visita a sério e com comentários sérios e técnicos teria aprendido alguma coisa sobre a minha lindíssima Forza 350.

  • @ferolima1
    @ferolima1 Місяць тому +2

    Mostra a fábrica da Honda no Brasil, onde é produzido o motor DCT da Africa Twin, único lugar fora do Japão que se faz motores DCT

  • @S-MotoAdventure
    @S-MotoAdventure Місяць тому +1

    I thought they come without liquids inside like oil and everything else. How they start the engine dry ?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому

      Nope they have liquids inside , only a tiny bit of fuel 😊

  • @MuhammadAbdullah-mu5vs
    @MuhammadAbdullah-mu5vs Місяць тому +1

    Cool.👌👌

  • @hardywende4240
    @hardywende4240 Місяць тому +1

    New Honda CB125F made in Italy 🎉

  • @RianY2K
    @RianY2K Місяць тому +2

    Wuih josss gandos cak, ada Forza dan ADV juga disana. Tapi kok ga ada Honda Beat ya cak ?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +1

      Depends on the assembly line what they are making 😊

  • @johankumpula
    @johankumpula Місяць тому +1

    Where did you get that shirt? Love it 👌

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому

      Honda Mertens in Bouchout Antwerpen 😁

  • @longdaysandhardworkatramra8260
    @longdaysandhardworkatramra8260 Місяць тому +1

    Definitely Japan!

  • @BroWsch
    @BroWsch Місяць тому +1

    Where can i buy white t-shirt with word Honda? I think about this same t-shirt from your video. This is excaly what i need.

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому

      Honda Mertens Boechout is the dealership you can get it from. Google it 😊👌

  • @tallermecamotos
    @tallermecamotos Місяць тому +1

    Mamá mía buen video jjj

  • @VytautasPaskevičius
    @VytautasPaskevičius Місяць тому +1

    I have a Silverwing 600, not sure where it's made, maybe here :)

    • @rubberduckvfr400
      @rubberduckvfr400 Місяць тому

      I have a silverwing 400, the 400 and the 600 are made in this factory.

  • @miguellages31
    @miguellages31 Місяць тому +1

    Honda Bali 50cc, best scooter!

  • @rivencsky
    @rivencsky Місяць тому +1

    Smokey question, as a top youtube host what are your thoughts on Ducati Pikes Peak (2023/2024) models. I am looking at used ones and curious why I am finding a lot of 2023 with about 2400 miles (Cycle Trader) & motohunt) being sold. Is there something that drives this or people trading in for the RS or Honda? Any insight you have would be helpful.

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому

      As far as I know there are no real issues with those bikes at those miles. The valve that's somewhat expensive is way later. A Pikes Peak is a beautiful and expensive motorcycle. Most people also buy it because it's a comfy corner cutting machine so it's not really a long touring bike if you ask me. The normal Multistrada or grand tour and adventure will have way more miles on them as the Pike Peaks ones. That's my opinion 😊

  • @frantiseksinka9565
    @frantiseksinka9565 Місяць тому +2

    My Honda Forza 125 was built there - but not really hight quality factory - had some issues. Worse was, that after 3 years i had to replace whole rear wheel (750 Euro) . Luckyli Honda made it for free ... THX. But i still stick with Honda. My next Honda ADV350 will be also built there. So PLS do it better guys next time ... 🙂🙏

  • @lucgev
    @lucgev Місяць тому +1

    Mooi. En hebben ze iets gezegd over de mogelijke nieuwe Goldwing 2025?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +1

      Nee verkeerde fabriek daarvoor 😁

  • @alifsteam6935
    @alifsteam6935 Місяць тому +1

    Esaf, as circulated in Indonesia .

  • @ama55
    @ama55 Місяць тому +1

    Can you go to the KTM factory just to see how they do it?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +1

      Don't think KTM will spend any money on me now flying me to the factory 😅

  • @neliosimoes3915
    @neliosimoes3915 Місяць тому +1

    Show us the Japan factory!

  • @fantomas1498
    @fantomas1498 28 днів тому +1

    Vertraue niemals einem schlanken Chefkoch!

  • @thejoker_167
    @thejoker_167 Місяць тому +1

    Wow 😮
    I thought they were built in Japan and Thailand

  • @clivecartey
    @clivecartey Місяць тому +3

    The HONDA Italia production plant in the Val di Sangro started in 1978 with a 125cc motorcycle and continues to this day at the Val di Sangro factory with the HONDA CB125F motorcycle, a successful ubiquitous export model. Unfortunately, no real mention whatsoever was made about the HONDA CB125F. Probably not worth the 'puff' of an ego.......

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому

      Love all the 125's but it was not being build on the assembly line at the moment. I did however record a whiteboard by accident that said "MY 2027 Honda CB125". And if I ever want to get invited again by Honda ever again it's best not to talk about what I have seen. It's one of the first things off the day I have seen so my brain did not want to say anything about that bike anymore as I was to scared to spoil anything 😅🙈. I'm just really careful about embargo stuff.

  • @kengleetan63
    @kengleetan63 Місяць тому +3

    Any staff there who ride a Ducati to work, will be...fired!😆😆

    • @robvanduren761
      @robvanduren761 Місяць тому

      What. The Ducati will break down and they will have to borrow a Honda bike to get to work

  • @kokilimonke
    @kokilimonke Місяць тому +1

    Visit the Fantic factory

  • @MuhammadAbdullah-mu5vs
    @MuhammadAbdullah-mu5vs Місяць тому +1

    Can u go to the Harley Davidson factory.?

  • @details03
    @details03 Місяць тому +4

    I was gonna say for you to visit KTM's factory but... 🤣

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +1

      Not sure if that will be in Austria or China in the next couple years lol

    • @commanderpilot7
      @commanderpilot7 Місяць тому +1

      but what? They are currently producing motorcycles in Austria. I drive past there every day and you can see it in the parking lot

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому

      If KTM goes broke and Chinese buys them what happens then? 😅

  • @motogang89
    @motogang89 Місяць тому +1

    i owned the top scooter at 5:09 98 x8rs i think, didnt see my crf 450s, cbr600rrs and cbr1000rrs on there

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому

      Haha nope most of them are from Japan 😁. All the lighter stuff was made here. I wish I lived back in 1980-1990 and could visit that factory 😂👌🔥

  • @ChrisSauer-oe5ve
    @ChrisSauer-oe5ve Місяць тому +1

    Go to Japan to show motorcycles factories 💯👍🙌

  • @adrianstrand1120
    @adrianstrand1120 Місяць тому +1

    Sneak me a front left indicator and front left hand shield, because this bloody ADV scooter doesn’t come with a parking brake mine rolled off the side stand and fell over!

  • @Rvermeulen
    @Rvermeulen 10 днів тому

    its more a demo of that self loved guy as informations about the factory

  • @OntarioAndrews415
    @OntarioAndrews415 Місяць тому +1

    [ Like ] , but I was expecting to see the actual builds of the Forza and ADV350. 😐

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +1

      The assembly line at the moment was the Forza so most of it was that bike. Some parts are ADV for when they switch up the assembly line. The X-ADV750 is build in Japan

    • @OntarioAndrews415
      @OntarioAndrews415 Місяць тому +1

      @@LifeofSmokey Noted. I was interested for the XADV750. :)

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому

      Also took couple weeks before I got the footage as everything needed to be approved. Some videos are also taken out for a reason 😅

  • @bartcauwenbergh9606
    @bartcauwenbergh9606 Місяць тому +1

    cb500 and cb900

  • @whabbidstringdoll3619
    @whabbidstringdoll3619 22 дні тому

    Kalau dari sisi penjualan aku yakin penjualan Hoda Beat mengalahkan dengan telak penjualan skutik honda Italia ini. Walaupun secara harga beat jauh lebih mur6

  • @warrenr4
    @warrenr4 Місяць тому +1

    Go Japan 🇯🇵

  • @terryomara9403
    @terryomara9403 Місяць тому +1

    Don smokey rossi

  • @thomasmuellerkohsamui
    @thomasmuellerkohsamui Місяць тому +1

    Schade. Hätte gerne mehr vom Rahmen bis zum Endprodukt gesehen. Der deutsche Kommentar ist unterirdisch.

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah the translation by UA-cam is pretty bad sorry.

  • @gustavoadolfoarroyo4749
    @gustavoadolfoarroyo4749 24 дні тому

    Es la pregunta que yo me hago,porque los japoneses y Europa piensan es sus trabajadores su bienestar y en latinoamerica no

  • @lorenzotrevisani4421
    @lorenzotrevisani4421 Місяць тому +1

    Per fortuna ce questa fabbrica Honda che da lavoro a noi Italiani. Perche le nostre fabbriche di auto 🚗 stanno chiudendo. Un vero problema.

  • @zeeshandar4334
    @zeeshandar4334 Місяць тому +1

    The girl at case packing is in love with you. Are you two going to marry and have kids?

  • @test5er5
    @test5er5 Місяць тому +1

    Show the factory and not the kitchen!

  • @lassa43
    @lassa43 Місяць тому +1

    a cbr 900 from 1992 or 94

  • @pako1834
    @pako1834 Місяць тому +1

    😂who are they rooting for in motogp?

  • @egemenufuk4871
    @egemenufuk4871 Місяць тому +1

    All of Honda perfect but turkey s service is not good

  • @johanr.9310
    @johanr.9310 Місяць тому +1

    La traducción espantosa con esa IA

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  Місяць тому

      Yeah sorry that's UA-cam working on it 😅