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| Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation, located in ], ], is in charge of production and distribution of ] in the ] |
Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation, located in ], ], is in charge of production and distribution of ] in the ]. | ||
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| In its 45 years of stay here in the ], Kawasaki has successfully carved a niche that is grounded in hard-work and a reputation for sterling excellence. These very same qualities defined the early beginnings of Kawasaki starting with the partnership between J.V. Del Rosario and Sakata Shokai, Ltd. when they founded Delsa Industrial Corporation in 1968. In 1974, ] Ltd. (KHI) acquired a stake in the company, which later changed its name to '''Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation'''. KHI again cemented its presence in the Philippines when it took controlling stock of the company in 1996. | |||
| Kawasaki produces some 7,000 motorcycle units every month in its 23,940 square meters plant in Bo. Cupang, ]. Besides motorcycles, the plant also manufactures and exports components and power products as well as offer spare parts service and repair. Along with its regional offices in ] and ], the Kawasaki network services over 700 stores and dealers nationwide. When it started, Kawasaki built its reputation as the number one brand for heavy-duty ] in the Philippines. The product remains Kawasaki´s top seller. Lately, Kawasaki is also making concerted effort to woe the young and upwardly mobile market through its Dominate campaign that equates motorcycles with everyday lifestyle. With this move, Kawasaki updates its image yet remains true to one of its traditional values: "Quality is more than a quest. It is our motivation." | |||
| ==Products== | ==Products== | ||
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| Company type | Subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motorcycles |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Km. 23 East Service Road, Bo.Cupang, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines |
| Key people | Hitoshi Inoue, President |
| Products | Commuter bikes and leisure bikes, Bajaj motorcycles and apparel |
| Parent | Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Motorcycle and Engine division) |
| Website | Kawasaki Motors Philippines consumer site Kawasaki Commuter Bikes site Kawasaki Leisure Bikes site |
Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation (KMPC or Kawasaki Philippines) is a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. under the Motorcycle and Engine division. It manufactures motorcycle/motorcycle parts, and bicycle/bicycle parts.
Kawasaki Philippines is also the official distributor and assembler of Bajaj in the Philippines.
Background
Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation, located in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, is in charge of production and distribution of Kawasaki Motors in the Philippines.
Products
Current lineup:
- Barako-II (2013+) - 4-stroke 177cc - Business model, available with Kick starter only model / Electric + Kick starter model
- Fury (New Breed, 2015-present) - 4-stroke 125cc - With electric start underbone model
- Fury RR (New Breed, 2015-present) - 4-stroke 125cc - Mag wheel version plus rear disc brake, and manual hand clutch
- Curve - 4-stroke 112cc - With electric starter scooter model
- KLX 150
- KLX 150L
They also carry the following Bajaj models:
- Avenger 220 (2014-present) - 4-stroke 220cc - Cruiser
- CT100 (2006–present) - 4 stroke business model
- CT100B (2016-present) - Base model of CT100
- CT100P - Limited version of CT100
- Discover 100 DTS-i (2013–present)
- CT150 (Boxer) (2013–present) - 4-stroke 150cc - Business model
- Rouser 135LS (2011-present) - 4 stroke 135cc - Standard model
- Rouser 180 DTS-i (2013-present) - 4-stroke 180cc - Standard model
- Rouser 200NS (2015-present) - 4 stroke 200cc - Standard model
Discontinued products
- Leostar SR & SSR - 2-stroke 120cc
- Aura Classic
- Aura Nexus
- Fury and Fury R, 1st-2nd Gen (2009-2014) - 4-stroke 125cc
- Barako A (2004-2013) - 4-stroke 175cc - manual kick start business model
- Barako B (2004-2013) - 4-stroke 175cc - with electric starter business model
- B1-125 (19xx-19xx) / HD125 (19xx-1989) / HD-III(1990-2003) - 2-stroke 125cc
- HD-X (198x-2002) - 2-stroke 100cc
- KMX 125 (199x-200x)
- Bajaj/Kawasaki Wind 125 (2003-2009) - 4-stroke 125cc
- Bajaj BYK (2005-2006) - 4-stroke 100cc
- Bajaj Caliber 115
- Bajaj Discover 135 DTS-i (2009-2011)
- Bajaj Rouser 200 DTS-i (2009-2010)
- Bajaj Rouser 220 DTS-i (2010-2013)
The Wind 125 feature front disk brake and the conventional transmission (one down and four up with a clutch) as compared to the rotary transmissions found on most underbone and tricycle model motorcycles. The front head cowl conceals a set of functional clocks that provide motorcycle speed, engine revolution counter, odometer and fuel gauge. The Wind 125 retails for P54,000.
The Byk 100 is the entry-level motorcycle of Bajaj. The defining feature of the Bajaj's motorcycle is the head cowl which is also present in the Byk100. The Byk 100 uses a drum brake system for the front and a rotary type transmission with a clutch. The retail price is P34,000. However, this particular model has regressed and was replaced with the CT 100 model, which has typically the same specifications.
See also
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries Motorcycle & Engine
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries
- Kawasaki motorcycles
- List of Kawasaki motorcycles