A major fire tore through a Montesa Honda production facility in Spain on June 5. However, the company’s manufacturing activities were able to recover much faster than expected
Photo by Bombers de la Generalitat, the official public firefighting and rescue agency for the regional government of Catalonia, Spain.
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A major fire has torn through a Montesa Honda production facility in Spain, forcing the evacuation of 150 staff and no doubt causing lasting production delays and significant stock losses.
The blaze broke out on Friday, June 5, at around 3 p.m., causing serious damage to the Honda Motor Europe Logistics España facilities, located within the Montesa Honda complex in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Barcelona.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, however, the warehouse, covering approximately 20,000 square meters, was completely destroyed by the flames – with it, we expect several unique and irreplaceable trials machines will be among the inventory lost.
The incident is said to have generated a large column of smoke that was visible from several points across the Vallès area and from the nearby A-7 motorway, quickly alerting local residents and drivers in the area.
The Bombers de la Generalitat received the emergency call shortly before 3 p.m. and deployed up to 30 fire crews to the site. According to the fire service, the blaze was stabilized and brought under control at around 8:30 p.m.
Montesa Honda issued a brief statement on Friday afternoon: “We can confirm that today, June 5, at approximately 3 p.m., a fire broke out at Honda Motor Europe Logistics España, located at the Montesa Honda facilities in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Barcelona.
“Fortunately, emergency procedures were activated quickly and effectively, and there have been no injuries.
“We are still assessing the extent of the material damage. We appreciate your support and understanding. Thank you very much.”
Pending a full official assessment from the company, everything points to the material damage being very significant. Since the 2009 restructuring, these facilities have mainly housed logistics operations, including the storage of motorcycles and spare parts, as well as units ready for sale.
In addition, the Montesa Honda complex carries major historical and sporting importance within the world of trial, as it is home to the production of the Montesa Cota 301RR, Cota 4RT260R, 4RIDE and Honda RTL models, as well as being the operations center for the Repsol HRC TrialGP team.
(June ) Only a week after a serious fire struck part of Montesa Honda’s facilities in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, near Barcelona, the Japanese manufacturer has already restarted motorcycle production, marking a remarkably swift recovery from one of the most significant incidents in its Iberian operations in recent years.
The blaze, which broke out on June 5, caused extensive damage to the site’s logistics area and forced the evacuation of around 150 employees. Images of the fire and the collapse of part of the affected structure initially suggested that operations could be disrupted for months.
However, the company’s manufacturing activities were able to recover much faster than expected thanks to the layout of the complex. The facility is divided into several independent sections, and while the logistics warehouses suffered severe damage, the Montesa production plant, commercial offices, financial services departments and the Honda Safety Institute escaped the fire.
Following structural inspections and safety assessments, employees returned to work, allowing production lines to resume operations within days. The rapid restart highlights the resilience of the facility and its importance as the production hub for Montesa’s trial motorcycle range.
The biggest challenge now lies in logistics. The damaged warehouses play a crucial role in distributing motorcycles, spare parts and accessories across Spain, Portugal and parts of southern Europe. They also housed equipment linked to Honda’s motorsport programs, including material destined for factory-backed racing teams.
To prevent disruptions for dealers and customers, Honda has activated its wider European logistics network, redirecting shipments through alternative distribution centers while recovery efforts continue. The company’s goal is to maintain parts availability and customer support despite the loss of key infrastructure.
