Honda Türkiye has inaugurated a new motorcycle production facility in Izmir's Aliağa district, marking a strategic investment that reinforces Türkiye's position as a competitive manufacturing hub. The plant, launched with an annual production capacity of 100,000 units and scalable up to 200,000 units, is expected to support rising demand while strengthening local value-added production.
The opening ceremony brought together senior public officials and company representatives, including Honda Motor Europe President Hans de Jaeger, Honda Türkiye A.Ş. President Satoru Yamada, Izmir Deputy Governor Nusret Şahin, Aliağa District Governor Zekeriya Güney, Aliağa Mayor Serkan Acar, Aliağa Organized Industrial Zone Chairman Haluk Tezcan, Investment and Finance Office Vice President Bekir Polat, and Ambassador of Japan to Türkiye Masami Tamura.
Located on a 100,000-square-meter site, the facility will initially operate with a single production line and is projected to employ around 300 people, with further increases expected as capacity expands. The investment is set to contribute to regional development, strengthen local supply chains, and enhance Türkiye's industrial capabilities.
Honda officials highlighted that the investment reflects the company's long-term commitment to Türkiye and its confidence in the country's growth potential. The facility is expected to integrate Honda's global production expertise with Türkiye's skilled workforce, enabling more flexible and efficient manufacturing processes while supporting export potential in the medium term.
The first model to be produced at the facility, the PCX125, is scheduled to be introduced to the Turkish market in June.
The facility further strengthens Türkiye's position as an increasingly competitive manufacturing hub, reinforcing its integration into regional and international value chains.