SOICHIRO HONDA: King of the Motorcycles (Full Documentary)

Soichiro Honda is one of the most significant figures in automotive history. He overcame repeated failure to establish Honda Motor Company, a dominant force in both motorcycles and automobiles. His company was founded in the ashes of postwar Japan and grew to become the planet’s largest producer of motorcycles. They also became champions on the racetrack on both two and four wheels. And he oversaw an unlikely entrance into the world of cars and laid the groundwork down for one of the most dominant automakers in the world. This is the story of Soichiro Honda: King of the Motorcycles. SOURCES: 00:00 Introduction 01:26 A Lifelong Dreamer 12:18 Trial and Error 17:40 From Ashes 24:04 Opposites Attract 38:05 The Most Dangerous Game 44:24 You Meet the Nicest People 54:11 Two Wheels More 1:04:51 Like the Wind 1:22:24 The Ultimate Sacrifice