Kawasaki Motors Philippines

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Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation
Type Subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Industry Motorcycles
Founded1974
HeadquartersKm. 23 East Service Road, Bo.Cupang, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines
Key people
Isao Sudo, President
ProductsCommuter bikes and leisure bikes, Bajaj motorcycles and apparel
Parent Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Motorcycle and Engine division)
Website kawasaki.ph

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.

Contents

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

They also assemble (knock-down kits) the following Bajaj models:

Discontinued products

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