Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Honda Group of Companies in the Asia & Oceania region today kicked off the “Honda Asian Journey 2019,” a Honda big bike caravan that will cruise through Peninsular Malaysia from October 31 to November 3, 2019, ending up at the Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) event.
This year, over 60 riders comprised of customers, journalists, Honda dealers, and associates from six countries, namely Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and India, gather to experience the joy of riding Honda’s CBR Series motorcycle all the way to the destination, the Sepang International Circuit.
The journey began today at the Sepang International Circuit where all riders gathered for safe riding training and warming up on over Honda’s CBR series they will experience during the journey, such as CBR1000RR, CBR650R, CBR500, CBR250R. In the afternoon, a caravan kicks off by travelling to Malacca, where a scenic landscape awaited the riders to enjoy while cruising.
The itinerary of the Honda Asian Journey 2019 is:
October 31:
Kicks off with a ride from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca, the historical state with heritage buildings, ancient landmarks and colonial structures.
November 1:
Ride from Malacca to Genting Highland, the cool hill station set amidst the cool mountain air and a majestic 100 million-year-old rainforest.
November 2:
Ride from Genting Highland to Putrajaya, Malaysia's third and latest Federal Territory, to attend a welcome dinner featuring an exclusive appearance by MotoGP riders, including 2019 Champion, Marc Marquez.
November 3:
Ride to Sepang International Circuit for the MotoGP race along with hundreds of other Honda customers to cheer for the Honda GP riders in the Malaysia MotoGP.
The following Honda Group of Companies in the Asia & Oceania region are hosting the Honda Asian Journey 2019:
- Boon Siew Honda Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)
- PT Astra Honda Motor (Indonesia)
- A.P. Honda Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
- Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Vietnam)
- Honda Philippines Inc. (The Philippines)
- Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt., Ltd. (India)
- Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., regional headquarters for the Honda Asia & Oceania region.
Total distance: Approximately 550 kilometers.
Honda models: CBR1000RR, CBR650R, CBR500R, CBR250RR
Pasig City, Philippines - September 21, 2019 – Honda Philippines, Inc., the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the Philippines, announced today the launch of two new bikes in one event, The All-New GENIO and The All-New ADV150 at the Robinsons Metro East Mall, Pasig City.
The All-New GENIO
The All-New GENIO has an ever-expanding line of innovative and stylish motorcycle that is intended to allow Filipinas to experience the joy of riding. The chic design and special features of The All-New GENIO will solve the mobility concerns of the female commuters.
It is equipped with smart technology and enhanced smart power. It also has LED headlight and a digital meter panel with ECO indicator as well as a secure key shutter with seat opener. It also has a 14L U-box capacity and features tubeless tires and an inner rack. With safety being a standard in all of Honda’s motorcycles, The All-New Genio is equipped with a combi-brake system having a front disc brake and rear mechanical drum braking system.
The All-New GENIO is also appropriate for the body frame of a Filipina that is light-weight and easy to handle without compromising safety and comfort of ride. On top of that, it also aligns with the on-the-move attitude of Filipino, with its power charger that will make digital communication easier, without any reason for charging problem.
Perfectly matching The All-New GENIO and a modern Filipina, HPI also launched their newest Female Brand Ambassador, Ms. Yassi Pressman. “We chose Yassi Pressman because we believe that she personifies what The All-New GENIO is all about, cool and fashionable,” said Susumu Mitsuishi, President of Honda Philippines, Inc.
The All-New GENIO is the embodiment of female styling that only Honda can give. It promises to bring a new riding experience for every female chic rider.
In the same time with this launching, is the release of the much-awaited adventure bike, The All-New ADV150.
The All-New ADV150
The All-New ADV150’s unique design and exemplary features embodies the preference of a unique individual who loves urban adventure.
The one-of-a-kind feature of The All-New ADV150 is its adjustable windscreen combined with a futuristic and manly design armed with latest features of smart technology. It is also equipped with all-LED lighting system, full digital meter panel for clear riding information reading, power charger console box, 28L large utility box with seat stopper, naked handlebar and the Smart Key System.
It also has 14-inch front tire size and 13-inch rear tire size as well as twin sub-tank rear suspension for a more comfortable ride. And since safety is foremost in all its products, The All-New ADV150 features an emergency stop signal (ESS) which automatically blinks the hazard light when sudden stop occurs and front and rear wavy disc brakes with 1 channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for more stable braking system.
“We are excited to bring to the Filipino market our latest model, The All-New GENIO and the All-New ADV150. These new models will add excitement to the joy of riding a Honda motorcycle. We are confident that our Filipino customers will appreciate the motorcycles we created because we made them with their dreams and aspirations in mind,” said Susumu Mitsuishi, president of Honda Philippines. “The All-New Genio and the All-New ADV150 combine innovation with style and function so it’s not only the male riders who will experience the joy of riding, but ladies, as well,” Mitsuishi added.
These two new models will be available at the Honda 3S Shops on December 2019 for The All-New GENIO with an SRP of Php72,900.00 and in January 2020 for The All-New ADV150, with an SRP of Ph149,000.00.
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