Bikes are intended to be an inexpensive mode of transportation in the city. Unfortunately, bikemakers in Pakistan, particularly Yamaha, Suzuki, and Honda, have a habit of raising bike prices after a month or two.
Atlas Honda announced seven small bike prices in 2022, resulting in a total price increase of up to Rs. 80,400 this year.
Yamaha has announced six massive price hikes for bikes, totaling up to Rs. 115,500, while Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has announced five hikes, totaling up to Rs. 70,000.
The following are the price increases for each bike from Pakistan’s big three two-wheeler manufacturers by 2022:
Atlas Honda
| Model | Jan 2022 Price (Rs.) | Dec 2022 Price (Rs.) | Increase (Rs.) |
| CD 70 | 94,900 | 121,500 | 26,600 |
| CD 70 Dream | 101,500 | 129,900 | 28,400 |
| Pridor | 130,500 | 161,900 | 31,400 |
| CG 125 | 152,500 | 185,900 | 33,400 |
| CG 125SE | 182,000 | 219,500 | 33,500 |
| CB 125F | 218,500 | 283,900 | 65,400 |
| CB 150F | 273,500 | 353,900 | 80,400 |
Yamaha
| Model | Jan 2022 Price (Rs.) | Dec 2022 Price (Rs.) | Increase (Rs.) |
| YB 125Z | 190,000 | 293,500 | 103,500 |
| YB 125Z DX | 205,500 | 314,500 | 109,000 |
| YBR 125 | 211,000 | 322,500 | 111,500 |
| YBR 125G | 220,500 | 336,000 | 115,500 |
Pak Suzuki
| Model | Jan 2022 Price (Rs.) | Dec 2022 Price (Rs.) | Increase (Rs.) |
| GD 110S | 199,000 | 244,000 | 45,000 |
| GS 150 | 215,000 | 266,000 | 51,000 |
| GSX 125 | N/a | 359,000 | N/a |
| GR 150 | 315,000 | 385,000 | 70,000 |
Bikes have also become unaffordable for the vast majority of buyers at their new prices. While other local bike manufacturers may still be an option in terms of price, they, too, have issues such as poor aftersales service, poor build quality, and reliability.
According to industry reports, Pakistan has achieved up to 90% localization in bike manufacturing. Unfortunately, this localization is not beneficial to people if they continue to pay exorbitant prices for barebones bikes.
With their new prices and outdated build quality, it goes without saying that none of the new bikes are good buys.
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