(How a motorcycle is made) Honda Kumamoto Factory tour in Japan

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  • @lonelytraveller1
    @lonelytraveller1 3 місяці тому +72

    No fancy looking factory...no showoff...just quality, quality and quality...

  • @greenmarine5
    @greenmarine5 3 місяці тому +29

    A testament on why my 2005 CBR 600 RR has never been in the shop for any repairs with 65,000 miles on it. Truly an Honor to ride a bike that so many take so much honor in building.

  • @すいかch
    @すいかch 4 місяці тому +238

    I'm a Japanese person who lives right next to this factory. The Honda factory is currently recruiting workers due to a labor shortage. There are 3 shifts with 8 hours of work per day. The monthly salary is approximately 300,000 yen in Japanese yen. In addition to your salary, housing and utilities are free. There is also some allowance for food expenses. There will be updates every 3 months and bonuses will be paid. It's very lucrative, but the work is very demanding.
    There is no work on Saturdays and Sundays.

    • @roadglide
      @roadglide 4 місяці тому +7

      Is 300 000 yen a lot in Japan?
      So How Much Is a Lot of Money in Japan? Generally speaking, whether you're a tourist, student, or worker in Japan, 10,000 yen per day is more than enough money to get by. That equates to about 300,000 yen per month, which is higher than the average salary that a Japanese person makes. ($2,091.05 US dollars). That’s high.

    • @すいかch
      @すいかch 4 місяці тому +5

      ​@@roadglideさんへ
      If you are a regular company employee, the amount is not temporarily high. However, if it is a non-regular part-time job, it is expensive.

    • @dfloper
      @dfloper 4 місяці тому +18

      I would be proud if i worked in that factory.

    • @somethingelse9535
      @somethingelse9535 3 місяці тому +7

      Not bad at all with food, utilities and housing included.

    • @SanXioNSe7eN
      @SanXioNSe7eN 3 місяці тому +7

      i am tempted to move to Japan

  • @CROtourer
    @CROtourer 3 місяці тому +54

    Dear Honda factory workers. Be aware that your products are worshipped around the world and running just fine. Greetings from Europe. My 2017 Honda VFR 1200 X DCT is running perfectly and it will continue to do so for many years to come. In the last 15 months I did 25 thousand kilometers on it.

    • @roadwarrior8560
      @roadwarrior8560 3 місяці тому

      early vfr1200 gearboxes were rubbish though.

    • @CROtourer
      @CROtourer 3 місяці тому

      @@roadwarrior8560 true, but with minor adjustments immediately after the launch of the DCT, the problem was resolved. And with each next year, Honda has further perfected the system, bringing it to what it has become today. Bulletproof system so good that it made other manufacturers so nervous that they had to work on the their response to Honda’s DCT. These days the Yamaha has confirmed that they had been developing their just introduced Y-AMT automatic transmission since 2014! BMW has confirmed recently that they had spent 5 years developing their newly launched ASA system in the utmost secrecy. And then, there’s KTM, we’ll see what their system will be like.
      And just when they all thought they had finally caught up with Honda when it comes to automatic gearboxes and clutches after all these years of struggle, Honda elevates the game to the next level introducing the e-Clutch system.

    • @ianrichards4907
      @ianrichards4907 3 місяці тому +1

      @@roadwarrior8560 who is old enough to remember the early cx500,s big ends , chocolate cams on the v4,s , the 750 fours where the cam chain came out the front of the engine , honda were not always good

    • @lukelu8042
      @lukelu8042 3 місяці тому

      Worshipped, what a inspiring word.

  • @NomeeNome1
    @NomeeNome1 3 місяці тому +15

    Humans like to take credit for everything they produce, but no, the ego does not and cannot produce this. This video is a mesmerizing testament to the unseen artistry behind every motorcycle. The precision and dedication involved in crafting these machines goes far beyond human ingenuity; it feels like a glimpse into a divine dance where raw materials are transformed into symbols of freedom and motion. In each creation, we witness a spark of the divine, a reflection of the unseen power's boundless creativity and love. Truly inspiring! 🏍️✨

  • @markwgundert4251
    @markwgundert4251 15 днів тому +1

    I've owned several motorcycles, all Honda. 1986 CR80R, 1996 CR250R, 2003 CBR600RR, 2007 CRF450R, 2025 CRF450R. Big Honda Fan, best bikes!

  • @Randomas32
    @Randomas32 4 місяці тому +48

    Japan will always be number one! props to all these talented and devoted personnel for constructing so excellent products that give us so much joy and happiness !!!

    • @pault6054
      @pault6054 3 місяці тому +1

      Beautifully said 😢🥹

    • @algypan
      @algypan 3 місяці тому

      ...and the thieving bastards who steal them.

  • @williamwilson2748
    @williamwilson2748 3 місяці тому +10

    I love my Africa Twin it's the best , a 2021 base model already have 32k miles on it with no issues it's built so good the fit and finish is so tight, I love this machine, get one you won't regret it

  • @CarsBOOM
    @CarsBOOM  4 місяці тому +10

    0:05 Step 1: Frame manufacturing process
    0:28 Step 1.1 Casting Frame
    2:05 Step 1.2 Polishing Frame
    3:21 Step 1.3 Machining Frame
    4:10 Step 1.4 Welding Frame
    5:26 Step 1.5 Coating Frame
    6:26 Step 2: Engine manufacturing process
    7:22 Step 2.1 Casting Engine
    8:55 Step 2.2 Coating Engine
    9:42 Step 2.3 Machining 1
    10:45 Step 2.4 Machining 2
    11:54 Step 2.5 engine assembly
    14:43 Step 3. Tank manufacturing process
    14:48 Step 3.1 Press Tank
    16:45 Step 3.2 Welding Tank
    18:03 Step 3.3 Polishing Tank
    18:47 Step 3.4 Coating Tank

    20:24 Step 4. Exterior manufacturing process
    20:38 Step 4.1 Molding
    22:18 Step 4.2 Painting and Stripes
    23:58 Step 5. Body assembly process
    24:12 Line assembly A.
    27:26 Line assembly B.
    29:00 Step 6. Inspection and shipping process.
    29:11 inspection and quality area
    31:30 Shipping

  • @paulscountry456
    @paulscountry456 4 місяці тому +26

    I bought one new in 96 and ride it still,Honda has a solid well earned reputation for brilliant innovation and quality ,longevity low maintenence.

  • @mt1885
    @mt1885 Місяць тому +2

    Professional and focused on QUALITY!

  • @robertrussell3264
    @robertrussell3264 3 місяці тому +24

    I feel better about Honda prices after watching this.

    • @josmoify
      @josmoify 3 місяці тому

      well the motorcycles themselves don't bring profits but the sparevparts you'll be constantly having to buy for services and replacements .

    • @josmoify
      @josmoify 3 місяці тому +1

      the bikes themselves don't bring in the profit but the replacement parts for services .Imagine ordering all honda parts of a bike you need to assemble , then you'll realize where the profit margin is .

  • @Skicub7788
    @Skicub7788 3 місяці тому +4

    Watching such efficient, high-quality manufacturing is so satisfying. Thank you Honda!

  • @ChollaJJ
    @ChollaJJ 4 дні тому

    Building the robot machinery, after a difficult design process, is a wonder…every detail must be so precise ! 👍

  • @ThreenaddiesRexMegistus
    @ThreenaddiesRexMegistus 3 місяці тому +3

    Meticulous and efficient, just as you would expect from the Japanese, and Honda. Excellent video!👍🏻

  • @dangerdavefreestyle
    @dangerdavefreestyle 3 місяці тому +4

    Very amazing these are the people who made my CBR

  • @BrianWatts-i1b
    @BrianWatts-i1b 3 місяці тому +4

    I am 72 years old now retired from biking! God I wish I still had my Hondas of the past!

    • @twinturbo8304
      @twinturbo8304 Місяць тому

      I am 75 and I ride dirt bikes and street bikes all the time don't be a sissy

  • @zos09
    @zos09 3 місяці тому +7

    Thank you Honda for my Honda super cub C50. In my country, Romania, there is only one, mine, and people are stopping me to ask about it.. Everyone loves this beautiful little bike and makes me happy everytime I ride it. Looking forward to buy either a Honda shadow 600 or 750 or the new Rebel CMX 500. Forever Honda. P.S. When I was a kid (am 39 now) I had a bycicle that was not even mine, I wrote on the orange frame with grey paint "Honda". Forever Honda

    • @cdpgbc-mw2kz
      @cdpgbc-mw2kz 3 місяці тому +1

      Greetings from Canada. What a superb story.

    • @ChucHa-ed4vs
      @ChucHa-ed4vs Місяць тому

      Bạn giống tôi tôi cũng đang chạy chiếc cup 50cc.😂

  • @sschrock3776
    @sschrock3776 Місяць тому +2

    I own a 2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sport - Build quality is extremely good and I am very happy with this purchase

  • @beachboy4106
    @beachboy4106 3 місяці тому +3

    Fascinating! The technology and investment involved in the production, as well as the finished product, is mind boggling. All I have to do is buy it and ride it! After seeing this I think a new bike is cheap!

  • @Alexanderpaal67
    @Alexanderpaal67 4 місяці тому +16

    Thank You For Making This!!
    Amazing to see Where & How the greatest motorcycles on planet earth are made & born.
    Made In Japan 🇯🇵💜
    The Power Of Dreams ❤️
    Regards From Norway 🇳🇴

    • @axax1573
      @axax1573 4 місяці тому

      one of the greatest

  • @robdanner3833
    @robdanner3833 3 місяці тому +65

    The AI voice is exhausting to listen to. Good tour though...

    • @Snoozzzzzze
      @Snoozzzzzze 3 місяці тому +3

      The face of the motorcycle ? It’s a fuel tank.

    • @joelbrittenour8197
      @joelbrittenour8197 3 місяці тому +3

      Really, I never gave it any thought . I was watching production. I could easily understand all that was said. Why care.

    • @AndyTN64
      @AndyTN64 3 місяці тому

      Your everything is AI are overrated.

  • @Урал-б4д
    @Урал-б4д 3 місяці тому +5

    Японцы явно с другой планеты, моё восхищение 🇰🇿👍

  • @alfredocesarano757
    @alfredocesarano757 3 місяці тому +4

    The place my Honda Transalp comes from. Love Honda ❤

  • @garybarr1045
    @garybarr1045 21 день тому

    With all the work that goes into these cycles, I'm amazed they are made as cheaply as they are!

  • @AnthonioChen
    @AnthonioChen 3 місяці тому +1

    As a person suck at attaching Gundam model decals, the precision of these operators always amaze me especially.

  • @davidmuckle599
    @davidmuckle599 Місяць тому

    Although 78 yrs old and disabled l would still love to own one of these machines. Meticulous work on a superb machine.

  • @grahamkerswell6706
    @grahamkerswell6706 3 місяці тому +1

    Honda build quality is the best.

  • @georgekibblin9924
    @georgekibblin9924 4 місяці тому +4

    This video really makes me appreciate my Honda Africa Twin! Honda is amazing!

  • @spurgear4
    @spurgear4 4 місяці тому +5

    Have a 400Four built in 1975, along with a few other Hondas ,Beautiful bikes.

    • @Erik-rp1hi
      @Erik-rp1hi 4 місяці тому +2

      I had one too and a 350/4.

    • @crispernator
      @crispernator 3 місяці тому +2

      i had its big brother the 550 super sport

  • @JayBee-cr8jm
    @JayBee-cr8jm 18 днів тому +1

    My brand new 2013 Triumph Tiger 800XC was assembled in a Thai rice paddy. The child who assembled the engine forgot a few piston rings.
    "A happy customer tells 7 people. An angry customer tells the world".

  • @TheNobbynoonar
    @TheNobbynoonar 2 місяці тому

    I have owned nine Honda motorcycles over the years. Everything from a C70 up to a Blackbird. In general, they have all been well engineered, reliable products. Definitely some of the better bikes I’ve owned.
    Can’t say fairer than that.

  • @キヨシの趣味チャンネル
    @キヨシの趣味チャンネル 4 місяці тому +5

    日本人がこれだけの手間かけて製作してますので品質が悪い訳が無い。世界に出せる!

  • @Валера-м8ъ
    @Валера-м8ъ 3 місяці тому +3

    Я в большом восторге от увиденного, такое отношение к работе вызывает большое уважение.

  • @rickphelan4326
    @rickphelan4326 Місяць тому

    Started on a 50 Cub in Inuvik, NWT, Canada in 1963. In '65 got a Honda 65S which I drove to and from school every day of the year using my feet as outriggers in winter to stay upright. Suzuki 650 and a Yamaha TW200 over the years along with a Kawasaki 650 lent to me by a friend carried me all over Western Canada and Ontario for decades. Most recently, about 5 years of exulting on my 2003 Honda VTX1800 Retro, finest bike I ever rode. Currently trying to figure a ride for me and my 80 lb., service dog. Thanks Honda!

  • @thomasbohm8407
    @thomasbohm8407 3 місяці тому

    The best Motorcycles ever ! I love my new Honda NC 750X DCT 😍😘
    . I had 36 Motorcylces in the last forty Years.
    And still Honda is the best . Many greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

  • @markusrichter4420
    @markusrichter4420 Місяць тому

    That’s some nice motorcycles there😎
    Going to order one myself soon here in Germany

  • @igorpiric6221
    @igorpiric6221 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for your hard work & service

  • @billmago7991
    @billmago7991 Місяць тому

    gosh ive owned many hondas over the last 45 yrs.......i still ride a 1962 cb72 👍👍🇭🇲

  • @gilberthoualla8542
    @gilberthoualla8542 2 дні тому

    Fascinating. Thank you.

  • @user-ov1lu5rt6z
    @user-ov1lu5rt6z Місяць тому

    My 2019 Honda CBR150R has now a mileage of 145,000km, even though its made in indonesia you still won't disappoint on its quality. That's why they called it JAPAN QUALITY

  • @Jubeidono2012
    @Jubeidono2012 4 місяці тому +32

    Made in Japan vs Made in China or Mexico. I would always prefer Japan.

    • @fernandochanquiaaguirre425
      @fernandochanquiaaguirre425 3 місяці тому +3

      En cualquie país del mundo que se fabrique los stándares de calidad, producción y empleo de materiales son los mismos establecidos por la cass matriz.

    • @trueword247
      @trueword247 3 місяці тому +1

      Shoot, same for America and Italy. I love my Harley riding brothers and Ducatis are great bikes but for my money, I trust Japan to give me the most reliable bang for my buck, not to mention, I'll trust my life at 30-130 mph to Japanese engineering over most others any day!

  • @Kebekwoodcraft7375
    @Kebekwoodcraft7375 Місяць тому

    I owned 6 Honda in my life and still have my 1989 XR600R and going strong after lots of miles 😊
    I like the Africa Twin very pretty , for me a Honda has to be Red , White, Blue and no black 😊

  • @mtlnascarfan
    @mtlnascarfan 3 місяці тому +1

    Seeing the precision that goes into the manufacturing process, this helps reinforce my belief
    that the "dealer preparation" charge at all dealers is a bullshit charge to get a few hundred more
    dollars out of each buyer. There's nothing to prepare on the bike when it gets to the dealer.

  • @tonygriffiths2485
    @tonygriffiths2485 2 місяці тому

    I have a blue Honda CBR1100XX X since June 2001. Have put 80,000 miles up on it and enjoyed evry one. I love my Bird :)

  • @dfloper
    @dfloper 4 місяці тому +2

    Honda the best of the best

  • @ROBOT-o7k
    @ROBOT-o7k 3 місяці тому

    I had a 1986 Honda Magna V65, and it is still in excellent condition with a new owner who drives it every day, now I have a 2003 Honda VTX1800C, it also has quite a lot of miles but it works and looks great.

  • @josephgeorgeejr7039
    @josephgeorgeejr7039 4 місяці тому +2

    Id like see design processes as well!

  • @joenardtabad6501
    @joenardtabad6501 Місяць тому

    that's why honda is durable

  • @jimcfds
    @jimcfds 3 місяці тому +1

    This was a very interesting video and tour of this Honda factory. I’d like to know how the Honda motorcycle factory in Ohio, U.S.A. compares with the one in Japan.

    • @Chadman333
      @Chadman333 3 місяці тому +2

      It has been about 15 years since motocycles were built in Ohio. They are all built in Japan now. I have worked at the Marysville Auto Plant for nearly 30 years, right beside what was the motorcycle plant until 2009. I think it is used as a parts staging warehouse now for the auto plant.

    • @jimcfds
      @jimcfds 3 місяці тому +1

      I did not realize Honda had stopped producing motorcycles in Ohio. I appreciate and thank you for this correction.

  • @atlas869
    @atlas869 3 місяці тому +6

    I WISH THEY WOULD MAKE THE HONDA CBX AGAIN !!!

    • @russg007
      @russg007 3 місяці тому

      But make a smaller version ~ 400ccSix or 450ccSix or 500ccSix

  • @jlrutube1312
    @jlrutube1312 3 місяці тому +1

    Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki are the only motorcycles I have ever owned. I have had 3 Hondas, 3 Yamahas, 2 Kawasakis and 2 Suzukis. They are all 4 great but I like Honda the best.

  • @andrewmarshall360
    @andrewmarshall360 2 місяці тому +2

    I love my Elsinore 125 and cr500

  • @douglasmacarthy-vw9oq
    @douglasmacarthy-vw9oq 2 місяці тому

    Had six Hondas over 40 years all great bikes first was a club best bike never made Thank you Honda.

  • @jessebassett4635
    @jessebassett4635 Місяць тому

    Honda quality! 😎

  • @MrAlkanet-nt9ic
    @MrAlkanet-nt9ic Місяць тому

    it's always fascinating to me how small are motorcycle chassis when you strip absolutely everything (aka the frame)

  • @davidn1562
    @davidn1562 Місяць тому

    at 62yo gave up my Harley for a Honda Forza 300 love it, wish Honda would come back to the US with 350cc to 600cc again someday

    • @TXH1138
      @TXH1138 28 днів тому

      had a 71 350SL. Would love to have a new model just like it.

  • @stefan9945
    @stefan9945 3 місяці тому

    Cool Video 👌

  • @manuelgawat3800
    @manuelgawat3800 3 місяці тому

    I l❤ve honda since im 7years old i ride until now im 64 yrs. total of unit honda different power thanks to honda.

  • @johnrambo1227
    @johnrambo1227 Місяць тому

    Made In Japan, 100% craftsmanship !

  • @tristesskartoffel8677
    @tristesskartoffel8677 2 місяці тому

    Respect to Honda fore there Motorcycles

  • @sportriderpr
    @sportriderpr 3 місяці тому

    Amazing 👏

  • @BlackArroToons
    @BlackArroToons 3 місяці тому +2

    Cool video on motorcycle assembly thanks.
    The narrator sounds very robotic/AI.

  • @MatsModén
    @MatsModén 3 місяці тому +5

    So nice bikes ! Vfr 800 are the best !gear driven cams !

  • @Molba220
    @Molba220 3 місяці тому

    i love you honda!

  • @dinsdalepiranah1189
    @dinsdalepiranah1189 3 місяці тому +1

    The narration is nothing short of appauling.

  • @PiaFelisarta
    @PiaFelisarta 2 місяці тому

    Very good robotic of japan...

  • @davisnicholls8714
    @davisnicholls8714 3 місяці тому +1

    Japanese makes are numero uno (number one)

  • @planeben
    @planeben 3 місяці тому +5

    Who writes the narration? About as clear as mud..

  • @partida_sportiva
    @partida_sportiva 3 місяці тому

    Satisfying❤

  • @peter-jk5to
    @peter-jk5to Місяць тому

    Very cool, I’ll take one of each please.

  • @rannieplaciente6773
    @rannieplaciente6773 3 місяці тому

    Amazing🎉

  • @hondakani1492
    @hondakani1492 2 місяці тому

    Great video

  • @andrewmarshall360
    @andrewmarshall360 2 місяці тому

    Pretty cool

  • @noelpichay9229
    @noelpichay9229 3 місяці тому

    my admiration and respect to japanese people

  • @AndreaSerg
    @AndreaSerg 4 місяці тому +3

    Gotta love Honda ! Ive got 2 ❤

  • @jeromeavila3195
    @jeromeavila3195 4 місяці тому +2

    Nice video presentation!! ❤❤❤

  • @laius6047
    @laius6047 3 місяці тому

    I didn't imagine Afrika twin tank is so wide. I thought oh it must be a goldwint or something. That's crazy.

  • @arnohak6964
    @arnohak6964 3 місяці тому +4

    That a.i. voice is very annoying... Honda is a magnificent motorcycle

  • @trailblazeratv6306
    @trailblazeratv6306 26 днів тому

    I wonder if my 2015 N700X DCT was made there ?

  • @Лифаллекс
    @Лифаллекс 3 місяці тому +2

    Хонда это качественно!

  • @Hertog_von_Berkshire
    @Hertog_von_Berkshire 2 місяці тому +1

    15:30 "This process is called the 'pressing process' from the word 'press'."
    Goddamit, I'm not sure I would have worked that out by myself.

  • @metal8831
    @metal8831 4 місяці тому +3

    pls make video for yamaha and kawasaki also. thanks

  • @insanerhardstyle5872
    @insanerhardstyle5872 4 місяці тому +2

    i see they also install Akrapovic Exhaust in Factory

  • @Funkatronix
    @Funkatronix 4 місяці тому +2

    10:20 : We see a 3-cylinder engine block. Could you tell me what block it is? I didn't know that Honda was producing 3 cylinder engines recently. Thank you.

    • @meatybeefy7468
      @meatybeefy7468 4 місяці тому +8

      That is one the cylinder banks from a goldwing.

    • @mathewturner4217
      @mathewturner4217 3 місяці тому

      Maybe on the side making CP3's for YAMAHA

  • @phovid1971
    @phovid1971 3 місяці тому

    Big in Japan!

  • @eugeneteo9664
    @eugeneteo9664 3 місяці тому

    really like to see how a ct 125 is made .

  • @RyanSison-in2bm
    @RyanSison-in2bm 4 місяці тому +2

    100% I want HONDA Motorcycle 🏍️ service

  • @toyotovod275
    @toyotovod275 4 місяці тому +1

    I like to see factory tour! But this is some amazing!!! Thanks

  • @MK1985-z7k
    @MK1985-z7k 3 місяці тому

    my favorite bike

  • @WANDERER0070
    @WANDERER0070 3 місяці тому

    23 min its not craftsman its craftswoman 😊 kawaii ❤

  • @maliksafaraz855
    @maliksafaraz855 4 місяці тому +3

    MashAllah Amazing wow

  • @a.g.baslan
    @a.g.baslan 3 місяці тому

    Nice vlog..very good explaination from start to finish..watching here from the Philippines

  • @Onceuponatimejotaele
    @Onceuponatimejotaele 14 днів тому

    Apart from Suzuki, I'd only trust Honda when it comes to reliability and durability.

  • @hermesonandrade265
    @hermesonandrade265 2 місяці тому

    Muito legal

  • @Fiqih
    @Fiqih Місяць тому

    Wooooah 😮🎉

  • @MarryClaire
    @MarryClaire 2 місяці тому

    What ist Aluminum?????

  • @waiheke109
    @waiheke109 3 місяці тому +3

    Honda number 1

  • @davidnelson6893
    @davidnelson6893 3 місяці тому

    Yes that was cool Peace out

  • @j.t.5826
    @j.t.5826 4 місяці тому +1

    You wonder why motorcycles are expensive. There is a lot of work to be done. Amazing