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Keeway Horse KW-150 motorcycle

ownerZhejiang Geely Holding Group (China)
originChina
manufacturedPrimarily in Venezuela, with components from China

The product identified is a Keeway Horse KW-150 motorcycle, as evidenced by the Venezuelan 'Certificado de Origen' (Certificate of Origin). This specific model is a cornerstone of the Venezuelan motorcycle market, often referred to as 'the motorcycle that moves Venezuela' due to its widespread use for work and commuting.

Keeway is a brand originally established in 1999 by the Chinese manufacturing giant Qianjiang Motorcycle (QJMotor). While the brand has global reach and design centers in Europe (notably Italy and Spain), its core manufacturing and engineering heritage are Chinese. In Venezuela, these motorcycles are assembled by Empire Moto C.A. (Empire Keeway), which operates a massive industrial plant in Charallave, Miranda State. This facility is the largest motorcycle assembly plant in Venezuela and one of the largest in Latin America.

The brand is currently part of the Keeway Group, which is owned by Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. (QJMotor). Since 2016, the ultimate ownership lies with the Geely Holding Group, a major Chinese automotive conglomerate that also owns brands like Volvo, Lotus, and Polestar. This structure allows Keeway to benefit from high-level automotive engineering while maintaining local assembly presence in key markets like Venezuela.

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