Overview

• The investment runs through 2029 and is Honda’s largest single package for the Manaus unit, focused on capacity expansion, factory modernization and new product development.
• Honda targets raising annual capacity from about 1.4 million to 1.6 million motorcycles by 2026 through new lines, layout changes and high‑tech equipment, with the plant currently operating near 90% utilization.
• About 350 direct jobs are planned at the complex, which will also add supporting infrastructure such as parking, locker rooms and entry points.
• The expansion is geared to Brazil’s market—where Honda holds roughly 70% to 75% share and demand has surged in lower‑displacement models—while exports remain a small share of output.
• Product plans include updates and new models with continued emphasis on FlexOne engines, and executives say hybrid or electric motorcycles are being evaluated rather than committed for immediate rollout.