How Much Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki Increased Bike Prices in 2022

It is commonly believed that riding a bike is one of the most cost-effective ways to travel a city. Unfortunately, motorcycle manufacturers in Pakistan — particularly Yamaha, Suzuki, and Honda — make it a habit to raise the prices of their products once every month or two.

Atlas Honda announced seven modest bike price increases in 2022, which added up to a total price rise of up to Rs. 80,400 for this year.

Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has announced five price rises, which will result in a maximum increase of up to Rs. 70,000. On the other hand, Yamaha has announced six significant price hikes for its motorcycles, which will result in a total increase of up to Rs. 115,500.

The following is a list of the price increases that will take place for each motorcycle within Pakistan’s two-wheeler sector by the year 2022:

Atlas Honda

Model	January 2022 Price (Rs.)	December 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	January 2022 Price (Rs.)	December 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	January 2022 Price (Rs.)	December 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 grown too expensive for the vast majority of prospective purchasers to purchase at their current costs. Other local manufacturers of bicycles may still be a possibility in terms of pricing, but they come with their own set of disadvantages, including inadequate after-sales support, problems with construction quality, and unreliable performance.

According to reports from the industry, Pakistan’s bike manufacturing industry has achieved up to 90 percent localisation. Unfortunately, this localization is not beneficial for the people as long as they continue to be required to pay exorbitant prices for stripped-down bicycles.

It should come as no surprise that none of the newly released bicycles offer decent value given their current costs and dated manufacturing standards.