03-22-2016, 12:58 AM
(03-21-2016, 10:41 PM)Riko_imp Wrote: I know some facts about Goldwings.
The second to last models were made (assembled) in the States, yet its Honda wich is Japanese, but for some reason, a Goldwing made in the USA doesn't sound wrong at all.
But now, the last generation GW, are made back in Japan.
Its a bit like Acura, why does Honda wanna rebadge some products for certain markets is beyond me.
Somehow their sales department thinks products under the Honda name or badge won't sell as good as Acura.
Personally, the name "Honda NSX" inspires more appeal than the name Acura NSX.
As I understand the Goldwing production, Honda knew that the US would be the biggest marketplace for this bike and thought that it would be better accepted if they produced it in the States. I think we have to remember that a generation ago attitudes to foreign products were not as liberal as they are today. It is only in relatively recent years that companies have adopted global production methods and this has made their products more generally accepted.