Where was it made?

pcrider · Dec 21, 2011

I happened to take a close look at the builder's plate of my bike the other day and noticed it said "Made in Spain." This is probably common knowledge, but I wondered if all NT's are built there?

BTW, my Spanish is rudimentary, so please don't be cute and reply in Spanish. I translated my title question on Babelfish just to catch your attention.

Viva Deauvilla!

Phil Tarman · Dec 21, 2011

Re: ?D?nde su motocicleta fue construida?

Jeff, the 2010s were all made in Spain. The 2011s moved to Italy. I noticed that the tank pad was made in Romania. It's an international bike!

My guess is that most components of (or for) the NT are made in Europe.

mikesim · Dec 22, 2011

Re: ?D?nde su motocicleta fue construida?

And the wind deflectors are made in Hungary.

Mike

karl · Dec 22, 2011

Re: ?D?nde su motocicleta fue construida?

Believe our bikes got build in the old Montesa works.

Phil Tarman · Dec 22, 2011

Re: ?D?nde su motocicleta fue construida?

Montessa! That's it. Does anyone remember who's old motorcycle factory the Italian Hondas are made in?

EX Winger · Dec 25, 2011

Old italien factories?? How about Pirrelli, Aeramachie, MV-AGUASTA; all names out of the past great old machines. Butt interesting question Is the NT a bike that the entire base machine like engine assy, frame, etc is all being built in country of assembly, Or is Mother Honda doing the major parts and then shipping them to Europe for final assembly??

karl · Dec 25, 2011

Honda builds the most sold scooter in Italy SH125/150 here maybe:
http://www.hondaitalia.com/company

Phil Tarman · Dec 25, 2011

Indeed, it looks like a good possibility. If you follow the links for "Moto" > "Touring" you'll see two Deauville links. Made me wish I could read Italian. They've got two color choices: Spangle Silver and Shasta White, and they pay quite a bit more. 9,620 Euros for the ABS version, 9,020 Euros for the non-ABS. Be sure to look at the accessory line-up. I still don't see why Honda can't import some of these things with very little expense. Maybe there's something I don't understand.

Wait...I just thought about my last sentence and realized there are lots of somethings I don't understand.