Founded in 1946 by Soichiro Honda, Honda Motor Corp is currently the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Honda maintains its edge with models like the CBR1000RR and CBR600RR sportbikes, the iconic Gold Wing tourer, dirt bikes like CRF models, a whole array of ATVs, cruisers and scooters. Honda motorcycles, has always been known as one of technological leaders in the two-wheeled world, much of this a result of their extensive racing history. History of Honda Motorcycles