Honda Turkey to launch a new motorcycle manufacturing plant in Izmir, boasting a production capacity of 100,000 units.
Honda Turkiye to Establish New Motorcycle Production Facility in Aliağa
Honda Turkiye A.S. has announced plans to establish a new motorcycle production facility in Aliağa, İzmir. The plant, set to commence operations in mid-2026, is part of Honda's broader strategy to strengthen regional production networks and support the growth of the motorcycle industry in Turkey.
The initial annual capacity of the factory will be 100,000 motorcycles, with plans to expand to 200,000 units in the future. The total investment in the factory, including machinery and equipment, is approximately 20 million USD. This investment is expected to create around 300 new jobs and contribute to the growth of the motorcycle market in Turkey.
The move comes in response to increased demand for personal and commercial motorcycles in Turkey, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, Honda Turkiye recorded a sales record of 162,000 motorcycles, underscoring the market growth potential that the new factory seeks to capitalize on.
The new facility will advance Honda's long-term presence in Türkiye's growing two-wheeler segment, providing high-quality, accessible, and attractive products to consumers. It will also support the development of motorcycle culture in Türkiye and contribute to sustainable market growth.
Moreover, the new factory will improve supply chain efficiency across the region, supporting the growth and development of the motorcycle industry in Turkey. The expansion of Türkiye's motorcycle market is driven by post-pandemic demand for personal and corporate mobility.
This investment by Honda reaffirms its commitment to the Turkish market and its long-term strategic plans for local manufacturing development and industry support. The new factory is expected to bolster Honda's global sales and position the company as a key player in the Turkish motorcycle market.
[1] Honda Turkiye A.S. Press Release, [Date]. [2] Honda Corporation Press Release, [Date]. [3] Izmir Chamber of Industry Press Release, [Date]. [4] Turkish Automotive Jobs Federation Press Release, [Date].
- The new Honda motorcycle production facility in Aliağa, İzmir, Turkey, is a strategic move to bolster regional production networks in the motorcycle industry, as announced by Honda Turkiye A.S.
- With a planned initial production capacity of 100,000 motorcycles per year, and room to expand to 200,000 units, the factory in Turkey represents a significant investment of approximately 20 million USD.
- In response to the growth of the motorcycle market in Turkey, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this factory is expected to create around 300 new jobs and contribute to the continued development of the country's motorcycle industry.
- Beyond motorcycles, this investment by Honda could have wider implications for the Turkish economy, as it may positively impact the finance, transportation, and automotive sectors, as well as the real-estate industry through the growth of business activities.
- As Honda reaffirms its commitment to the Turkish market, this new factory in Aliağa is poised to strengthen Honda's local manufacturing capabilities, support the growth of the motorcycle industry, and position the company as a key player in the Turkish market, both domestically and globally.
