Suzuki hayaBusa GSX R in Pakistan
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^thats not a hayabusa, its some tuner version and its not in Pakistan, but we do have about 3-4 dozens of STOCK Hayabusas in Pakistan.

First Petrol-free Electric Motorbike in Pakistan

A Pakistani firm M/s Energen Energy Generation is launching today for the first time an electricity-run, petrol-free motorcycle. According to the firm, the price of the bike ranges from Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000. The motorcycle is smoke-free and noiseless and will come in three models to be initially sold in Karachi only. The motorcycle comprises three basic parts - motor, battery box and controller. The removable battery box consists of four batteries of 12 volts each. After four hours of charging, the motorcycle can run up to 80 kilometres with a maximum speed of 60 kilometres per hour.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2005\\10\\27\\story_27-10-2005_pg7_51

Power-based motorcycle, scooter to be launched

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KARACHI (October 28 2005): Energent Efficient has announced to introduce a new electricity-based motorcycle and scooter. Energent Efficient Managing Director Azhar Ayub, while speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club here on Thursday, said.

Under the prevailing circumstances when neither petrol is cheap nor diesel and CNG, a petrol-free vehicle has become necessary for the low-income group.

"Our company after hectic research of three years has decided to introduce an "Electric Motorcycle" where you won't require petrol, diesel or CNG, he said, adding that this is in fact an invention of the West and at present it is popular in China.

"But we have manufactured this electric motorcycle keeping in view the circumstances of Pakistan. It is more compatible as compared to the motorcycles manufactured in China. Its speed in faster than the motorcycles plying in China and can carry more load and is more strong keeping in view the roads in Pakistan.

The price of the electric motorcycle and scooter ranged from Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000, which is affordable by the low-income group. It is noise and smoke-free with normal maintenance cost. The travelling cost will reduce to as low as 15 paisa to 20 paisa per kilometre and no engine oil or other sort of things would be required.

He said that the battery of electric motorcycle would just require charging of four to five hours after which it can easily cover 70-80 kilometres.

"We would also provide leasing facility with easy instalments to the people for purchasing the motorcycle. "We would also provide them after-sale service and spare parts," he added.

He said that the new electric motorcycle would be launched in the market in the next few weeks.

I don't think people will go for it... Electricity too is expensive here. Some people have even gotten their motorbikes converted to CNG... only few though.

It has the potential to be successful... Electric motor vehicles are far simpler mechanically than conventional internal combustional engines, there's no need for gears and all the associated parts. They also very efficient to run, and dont produce any of the pollution you get with the alternatives.

The only thing is that its noise free, people won't hear the bikes coming along.

Any pictures of this bike?

APMA delegation calls on EDB chief
LAHORE: The motorcycle industry in the country is progressing so well as manufacturing of motorcycles has touched the 0.7 million mark in financial year 2005-06.

This was revealed in a meeting between a delegation of Association of Pakistan Motorcycle Assemblers (APMA) with the CEO of Engineering Development Board (EDB), Imtiaz Rastgar here on Tuesday.

The meeting was informed that the volume of motorcycles, manufactured, was going to cross one million mark by the year 2010. The increasing volume has compelled the vendor industry to increase the production of parts accordingly.

The members of delegation pointed out that crank case, crankshaft, transmission, shaft rocker arm, spindle, complete kick starter, spindle gear and spindle cam chain, guide sprocket were in short supply as the production capacities of vendors for these parts are very low, as a result the gap between supply and demand is met by import. The situation can be judged from the fact that crankcase is manufactured mainly by only two companies but their production capacity is approx 6,000 sets per month.

It is pertinent to mention here that Honda is manufacturing the parts for 70cc motorcycles only.

The CEO advised the APMA delegation that they should not only encourage the existing vendors to increase their production but also provide impetus to investors to invest in this industry for rich dividends in short period. The scale of volumes involved was now enough for new entrants to come forward and start producing these parts to fill the gap between the supply and demand, he added.

As evident from the existing scenario, the gap between the supply and demand of the motorcycle parts is going to widen with the increase in production of motorcycles. This gap is an open invitation to the progressive businessmen for availing this opportunity and venturing in the manufacturing of main parts.


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ISLAMABAD: The government plans to export 250,000 motorcycles in the current financial year and the Engineering Development Board (EDB) has asked the government to finalize the duty drawback facility for motorbikes’ export and incorporate it in the Trade Policy 2006-07, EDB CEO Imtiaz Rasgar told the Daily Times on Wednesday.

If the recommendation of the EDB was approved, large-scale export of motorcycles would begin from this fiscal.

The proposed export would earn foreign exchange of 150 million US dollars for the country, said the EDB vice chairman.

He said that the EDB is demanding nothing extraordinary in the coming Trade Policy. We simply want the government to grant the sector duty drawback facility, which is actually the right of any sector playing a role in the country’s exports.

Mr Rastgar said that the proposed export of motorcycles would be the first step towards the opening up of engineering sector for exports. This will also help the government to diversify exports, which are dominated by textiles having a share of around 70 percent in the total exports.

“The government has been striving for diversification of exports. In this regard, the EDB has sent its recommendation for taking steps on behalf of the government to encourage motorbikes’ export in the current fiscal,” he said.

The motorbikes’ export will encourage other industry in the engineering sector to play their role in increasing the exports of the country. We need to enhance our exports. For this the government must encourage the engineering sector, he added.

In the recommendation, the EDB has asked the Central Board of Revenue to return customs duties to the tune of 5-10 percent to the manufacturers on motorbikes’ export. They pay the customs duty on the import of raw material. This is a just demand of the manufacturers, an official said.

The government has the facility of duty drawback for exporters in various sectors. The government has been providing compensatory duty drawback facility on textile exports. Under the compensatory facility, the textile sector is paid more than they pay in customs duty on the import of raw material, the official said. “In other words, the government subsidizes the export of cotton goods,” the official said.

Pakistan produced more than 650,000 motorbikes in the last fiscal. In 2006-07, the motorcycle manufacturers are expected to manufacture over one million units as a result of expansion of the existing plants. According to a study of the EDB, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and the East African region could be potential markets for Pakistan-made motorbikes, the official said.

Motorcycles’ manufacturing is a success story in the country. The industry is fully capable of meeting the domestic requirements. It is also capable of competing in the international market as Pakistan-made 70CC motobikes are famous in the international market. This company has been in the export of motorcycles since long, the official said.

http://dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\07\06\story_6-7-2006_pg5_1

Thats good news, but we need to make sure we have a proper quality assurance team that inspects the goods before they are exported.

TOKYO (AP) - Honda Motor Co. said Friday that its joint venture in Pakistan opened a new motorcycle assembly plant to meet growing demand.

The new 4.5 billion yen ($39.13 million) plant in Lahore is the second motorcycle production plant for the joint venture by Honda in Pakistan, the Tokyo-based manufacturer said in a release.

Honda Motor President Takeo Fukui and Yusuf H. Shirazi, chairman of Atlas Honda Ltd., Honda's joint venture partner in Pakistan, were among people who attended Friday's opening ceremony in Lahore, the release said.

The new plant was constructed in the same compound where Atlas Honda's first plant is located, it said. Combined annual production will increase to 500,000 motorcycles from the current 400,000 motorcycles, the release said.

The new plant, which started operations Friday, is to meet with an increasing demand for motorcycles in Pakistan, Honda said.

Atlas Honda, set up in Karachi in 1962, is owned 35 percent by Honda, 51 percent by Pakistan's Shirazi Family and the remaining 14 percent by other interests, it said.

The motorcycle market in Pakistan is expected to grow to above 800,000 motorcycles in 2006 from around 500,000 in 2005, Honda said. In 2005, Honda sold 328,000 motorcycles, up 40 percent from the previous year, it said.

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Atlas-Honda Motorcycles

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Products

CD-70 (70 cc)

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Honda CD 70 is the No. 1 choice in motorcycles. In addition to its established superiority in terms of great speed and fuel economy, the Honda CD 70 is presented with special features. The new attractively designed CD 70 is right there at the top, with an aerodynamic shape, super econo-power, a smoke-free 4-Stroke engine and the special Honda 12-volt CDI technology.

The new eye-catching graphics, front and rear mud-flaps, comfortable seat and the new utility box have made Honda CD 70 an ideal combination of elegance and durability. Because of its high resale value, Honda CD 70 is an asset in your life. It’s excellent petrol average makes it greatly economical, and its easily available spare parts ensure trouble-free companionship.

CD-100 (100 cc)

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Honda Motorcycles are defined by Quality, Performance, Speed,Economy Petrol and Re-sale Value. All these have managed to successfully bag your trust on the New Honda CD100. It is a stunning result of advanced Japanese technology and right up there as an outstanding performer representing all the qualities that make Honda motorcycles so special.

CG-125 (125 cc)

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New Honda CG 125 is the ideal combination of elegance and power. Its speed and performance symbolizes the true essence of modern life.

The 125 cc 4-stroke engine generates 11-Horse Power with low fuel consumption. It is ideal for high speed, long runs and rough pathways.

Honda CG125 has a CDI Ignition System and a 12-volt battery (instead of 6-volt). The headlight and indicators are brighter, with an easy starting-up of the engine.

Picture(s) and Information courtesy www.Atlashonda.com.pk

Can anyone get some more information on the other companies? Suzuki motorcycle's website (www.suzuki.com.pk) doesnt work for some reason.

And what about the new Chinese companies? I have no idea or information about those..

Help would be appreciated.

Can anyone get some more information on the other companies? Suzuki motorcycle's website (www.suzuki.com.pk) doesnt work for some reason.

Help would be appreciated.

6-months belated response.
click below:
http://www.globalsuzuki.com/globallinks/index.html
then click on Pakistan to get info.
Skip thru lots of flashy intros to get some decent info on Motorbike & auto plants in Pakland.
Potohar, Ravi Pickup, Bolan van....anyone?

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SENATOR NILOFAR BAKHTIAR, FEDERAL MINISTER FOR TOURISM VISITED PAK SUZUKI MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

Atlas Honda also produces the model Honda CG 125 Deluxe, which has a more modern shape. The old shape CG 125 is also in production.

Pakistan is world's 7th largest motorcycle manufacturer. Competiteness Support Fund has published a report on the competitiveness of Pakistan's motorcycle industry, which can be accessed here:

http://www.competitiveness.org.pk/downloads/MotorcycleIndustryDraftReportFinalVersion.doc

Great news

But I think in Pakistan most of the motorcycle manfacturer has assembly plants.

Yeah, arent these more like "assembly" plants instead of pure manufacturing?

Classic Bikes

Classic Bikes
??

Their definitely classic, we've had the same style for over 15 years!

so what is total statistics of motorcycle sales in pakistan

ISLAMABAD, July 17: It was a special sort of road test when Environment Minister Hameedullah Jan Afridi got to try out not only a brand new motorbike but also one of the first viable examples of a whole different engine technology.

The minister got his hands on an electric motorbike, manufactured in Multan, having a top speed of 65km and 50km commuting range on fully charged batteries. And it took about four-and-a-half hours to come up to full charge.

The motorbike was officially launched at Enercon building here on Thursday evening.

The contraption seemed like a promising early taste of what was in store when the electronic motorbikes hit the market.

The 600 watts motorbike was powered by three rechargeable batteries of 16 volts each. Per kilometre cost of operation was 16 paisas on commercial rates and 12 paisas on domestic rates of electricity.

The motor bicycle performed satisfactorily in the plains and could carry two persons of up to a total weight of 180kg. The motor bicycle, however, tended to slow down on gradients. At present the retail price of the electric motorbike was Rs34,000.

“The idea is to announce to the people of a cheaper contraption on road. It is a simple technology that will very soon be indigenized,” said Enercon Managing Director Faridullah Khan.

“The machine is on the road already. We are trying to bring the price down to approximately Rs20,000. And the newer versions will be fitted with batteries that can recharge using solar energy,” the managing director said, adding that there was no engine and hence the operation of the electric motor bicycle was without any pollution and noise.

The electric motor bicycle introduced was not just environment-friendly without noise or pollution, but was also a source of conservation of energy since it did not consume petroleum products and ran on meagre power consumption thus a cheaper operation compared to a motorcycle running on petrol.
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why does it look so conventional? Probably for Pakistani tastes...hmmmm

Not attractive at all........Top speed 65km dont think its impressive at all but might work in villages......

Not attractive at all........Top speed 65km dont think its impressive at all but might work in villages......

A stupid thing to say. Did you even bother reading the article, properly??? Its an electric scooter, so what do you expect?! Its per kilometre cost of operation is just 16 paisas on commercial rates and 12 paisas on domestic rates of electricity. Its price is just Rs34,000 which is PEANUTS!!! Furthermore, they are working on bringing the price down to Rs20,000 and newer versions of it will be fitted with batteries that can recharge using solar energy. On top of that, there is no engine and hence no noise or pollution.

wow

Top speed of just Kmph and would probably do about 60 at the max....It just mean that you can only drive it in city roads....Not even on highways or motorways....

Top speed of just Kmph and would probably do about 60 at the max....It just mean that you can only drive it in city roads....Not even on highways or motorways....

Yaar who the hell would want to go cross country on an electric bike? :sly:


This is for innercity/village use.


Besides, I dont think they even allow bikes on the motorway.

Most motorcycles go on the same speed anyways, plus no one speeds in Pakistan considering the price of Petrol, yes they save gas even for a 70 cc bike.

KARACHI: DYL has introduced a 70cc motorcycle, DHOOM YD-70 on the motorcycle market horizon. According to a press release Saturday, DYL Motorcycles decided to introduce 70cc motorcycles in all its enthusiastic fervour to all valued customers across Pakistan.

YD-70 has been designed after carrying out intensive customer and market surveys and is being launched this year all over Pakistan. The biggest challenge for DYL was to acquire the 70cc technology and DYL followed the same set high benchmarks in quality and durability in the production of DHOOM YD-70.

http://dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\12\21\story_21-12-2008_pg5_15

Dhoom :nuts:

KARACHI: DYL has introduced a 70cc motorcycle, DHOOM YD-70 on the motorcycle market horizon. According to a press release Saturday, DYL Motorcycles decided to introduce 70cc motorcycles in all its enthusiastic fervour to all valued customers across Pakistan.

YD-70 has been designed after carrying out intensive customer and market surveys and is being launched this year all over Pakistan. The biggest challenge for DYL was to acquire the 70cc technology and DYL followed the same set high benchmarks in quality and durability in the production of DHOOM YD-70.

http://dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\12\21\story_21-12-2008_pg5_15

I think they are impress with Dhoom film :lol:

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Heading towards self-reliance in motorcycle parts (http://www.weeklypulse.org/pulse/article/2891.html)

By Zia Qureshi

Government-run organisations, related to heavy engineering, have started work on the project of manufacturing parts previously imported at the local level to bail out the motorcycle industry from crisis.

Under the plan at an initial level, spare parts, including engine, gear and clutch of 70cc motorcycles, will be manufactured. This will not only help save more than Rs1 billion in foreign exchange that is spent on the import of motorcycle parts from Japan and China every year, it will also help Pakistan export these parts by reducing manufacturing cost to third-world countries especially those in Africa.

Work on the project is being launched with the consultation and cooperation of the motorcycle industry to achieve the target of 100 per cent production of motorcycles inside the country so as to do away with the dependence on imported parts for Chinese technology-based motorcycles.

With the cooperation of the Engineering Development Board working under the Ministry of Industries and Production, work on production of motorcycle parts including engine, gear and clutch has started at the plants of Pakistan Engineering Company in Lahore and that of Pakistan Tools Factory in Karachi.

At an initial level, parts of 70cc motorcycles like crank cases, crank shaft, covers and gears have been made, whereas piston and clutch are also being manufactured.

Taking benefit of the technical expertise of the heavy engineering organisations of the country supply of 30 per cent parts of the engine has also been started. Whereas 70cc engine for the motorcycles will be supplied to the market after being improved.

For the success of the project and for achieving the desired results, the process of consultation and decision-making has completed between the heads of the two heavy engineering organisations and the motorcycle industry.

Members of the motorcycling industry, while expressing interest in the project, have also assured the two organisations that the industry will purchase locally-manufactured parts even if they are costly.

According to experts in the motorcycle industry, at present 70 per cent body parts of Chinese-manufactured motorcycles are available in the country, whereas 30 per cent of the engine and the other parts are being imported. The production of engines at the local level will reduce the import bill besides ensure supply to the local industry.

Those associated with the motorcycle industry are of the view that in spite of the presence of engineering organisations in the country the industry was comparatively lagging behind as compared to other nations in the region.

All over the world more than 100 different models of motorcycles are available. Only in India 50 different models of motorcycles are being manufactured. In Pakistan, on the other hand, only three models are assembled and sold.

The 70cc motorcycle that is the most popular in Pakistan is not in use in the rest of the world so it cannot be exported to any country.

The start of production of parts in the government engineering organisations will also help in the production of newer models of motorcycles. This will in turn help Pakistan find a place in the motorcycle industry in the international market.

According to those associated with the motorcycle industry the motorcycle assemblers import parts and engines from China to fulfill the requirements for a three-month period. This also blocks their working capital for a period of three months.

With the production of engine and other parts at the local level the shortage of capital will also reduce. Those associated with the industry said last year one million motorcycle parts and 0.6 million complete engines were imported at a cost of more than Rs1 billion.

Sources say that an increase in prices of Chinese and Japanese motorcycles is being noticed because of increase in taxes on the raw material, gas and electricity.

According to motorcycle assemblers at the local as well as international level, the production cost of motorcycles has increased by some 50 per cent due to increase in prices of raw material, steel, rubber; gas, power and charge of other utilities.

According to the Chinese-manufactured motorcycle assemblers the motorcycle industry is passing through the worst kind of crisis in the last eight years and that a clear decrease in the sale of motorcycles was recorded. The main reason was the decline in the purchasing power of consumers.

During the last fiscal year, 2007-08, 1.058,339 million motorcycles were produced. But during the current financial year a decrease of 30 per cent was observed.

According to an estimate the sale of motorcycles is expected to stay around 0.8 million units by the end of current year.

By starting complete production of motorcycles at the local level Pakistan can export these motorcycles to countries like South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, etc. and earn valuable foreign exchange.

Heading towards self-reliance in motorcycle parts (http://www.weeklypulse.org/pulse/article/2891.html)

:banana:

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:banana::banana::cheer::runaway:

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I have Honda CG-125! http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/cheer.gif

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Yamaha, a leading Japanese company, has prepared a plan to make an investment of $150 million in motorcycle manufacturing on a large-scale in Pakistan.

This was stated by President of Yamaha Takashi Kajikawa in a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Noor Mohammad Jadmani at the company’s headquarters at Hamamatsu.

President Takashi said that the plant would be established in National Industrial Park at Bin Qasim, Karachi.

Giving salient features of the project, Takashi informed Ambassador Noor Jadmani that the company in the first phase would assemble around 22,000 motorcycles by 2012, after that it would manufacture the motorcycles by using various domestically manufactured parts in Pakistan.

In the final phase, the company would start manufacturing motorcycle engines in Pakistan by 2017.

‘The company intends to make Pakistan a base for exports to neighbouring Asian and African countries,’ Takashi informed the Pakistani Ambassador.

The plant, he said, would provide job opportunities to about 25,000 Pakistan engineers, technicians and labourers.

The company has already submitted its proposals to the Board of Investment in Islamabad, he noted.

Ambassador Noor Jadmani, speaking on the occasion, greatly appreciated the initiative from Yamaha Motorcycle Company and briefed Takashi on the investment friendly policies of the present democratic government of Pakistan.

The Pakistan envoy also informed privileges, facilities and tax concessions offered in Exclusive Japanese Special Economic Zone being established in Pakistan.

He thanked and encouraged the Japanese to make investment in Pakistan in a big way and assured government’s complete support, assistance and patronage in this respect, according to Iftikhar Babar, Economic Minister in Pakistan Embassy.

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Where is the freaking engine?

:rofl:

Even for Rs. 30,000 that bike looks like a piece of crap!

Giving salient features of the project, Takashi informed Ambassador Noor Jadmani that the company in the first phase would assemble around 22,000 motorcycles by 2012, after that it would manufacture the motorcycles by using various domestically manufactured parts in Pakistan.

In the final phase, the company would start manufacturing motorcycle engines in Pakistan by 2017.


Although I know this will greatly benefit the economy, the prospect of even more bikes on Karachi's roads infuriates me.

Even for Rs. 30,000 that bike looks like a piece of crap!

Looks more like a moped.

Where is the freaking engine?

dude..wipe up ur eyeballs...u see that black n white finned piece of cast iron hangin on circular drum..that one is ur so called FREAKIN engine...u jerk..:bash:

dude..wipe up ur eyeballs...u see that black n white finned piece of cast iron hangin on circular drum..that one is ur so called FREAKIN engine...u jerk..:bash:


^^ take it easy man..chill

dude..wipe up ur eyeballs...u see that black n white finned piece of cast iron hangin on circular drum..that one is ur so called FREAKIN engine...u jerk..:bash:

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:no:

^^ take it easy man..chill

ya i should have....

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they r on full page in today express
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Pakistan may lose a proposed investment of $150 million by Japanese giant Yamaha Motors because of its unclear automobile policy. Sources told The News Yamaha Motors had shown keen interest in manufacturing motorcycles and their engines in Pakistan with an investment of $150 million.

Yamaha not only wanted to assemble and manufacture motorbikes and engines in Pakistan, but also planned to export these to the Middle East, Africa, Afghanistan and other countries. In the wake of the investment, 25,000 Pakistani engineers and technicians could get jobs in the automobile industry. Besides, many small industries could get a chance to produce auto parts.

Yamaha, in a bid to start the process, decided to purchase 50 acres of land in the National Investment Park near Port Qasim Karachi and important Japanese government officials visited the proposed site.

Sources said Yamaha had also submitted the proposal with Pakistan’s Board of Investment almost 10 months ago, but it was facing delays due to confusion about Islamabad’s automobile policy.

Experts say all over the world automobile policy-makers always include four-wheel and two-wheel vehicles in the policy but Pakistan’s policy only covers four-wheelers. This is the reason that it is not feasible for any foreign company to manufacture bikes in Pakistan.

Sources said if Pakistan included two-wheelers in its automobile policy, it would have to reduce import duty and taxes on machinery and raw material. Yamaha requested Pakistan to include two-wheelers in the automobile policy and allow foreign vehicle-makers to come and invest, but 10 months have passed no reply has come from the government.

Sources said if Yamaha made the investment it would create job opportunities, youth might get technical training, industry could grow and exports would increase. Pakistan’s Ambassador in Japan Noor Muhammad Jadmani, when contacted, said he knew the matter and was trying to persuade Yamaha to invest in Pakistan. On the other side, he said, has was in contact with Pakistan’s authorities to get the issue resolved as early as possible and hoped things would get done soon.

Earlier, Yamaha President Takashi Kajikawa said in a meeting with Jadmani his company in the first phase would assemble around 22,000 motorcycles by 2012 and after that it would manufacture motorcycles by using various domestically manufactured parts in Pakistan. In the final phase, he added, it would start manufacturing motorcycle engines by 2017.

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Pakistan may lose a proposed investment of $150 million by Japanese giant Yamaha Motors because of its unclear automobile policy. Sources told The News Yamaha Motors had shown keen interest in manufacturing motorcycles and their engines in Pakistan with an investment of $150 million.

Yamaha not only wanted to assemble and manufacture motorbikes and engines in Pakistan, but also planned to export these to the Middle East, Africa, Afghanistan and other countries. In the wake of the investment, 25,000 Pakistani engineers and technicians could get jobs in the automobile industry. Besides, many small industries could get a chance to produce auto parts.

Yamaha, in a bid to start the process, decided to purchase 50 acres of land in the National Investment Park near Port Qasim Karachi and important Japanese government officials visited the proposed site.

Sources said Yamaha had also submitted the proposal with Pakistan’s Board of Investment almost 10 months ago, but it was facing delays due to confusion about Islamabad’s automobile policy.

Experts say all over the world automobile policy-makers always include four-wheel and two-wheel vehicles in the policy but Pakistan’s policy only covers four-wheelers. This is the reason that it is not feasible for any foreign company to manufacture bikes in Pakistan.

Sources said if Pakistan included two-wheelers in its automobile policy, it would have to reduce import duty and taxes on machinery and raw material. Yamaha requested Pakistan to include two-wheelers in the automobile policy and allow foreign vehicle-makers to come and invest, but 10 months have passed no reply has come from the government.

Sources said if Yamaha made the investment it would create job opportunities, youth might get technical training, industry could grow and exports would increase. Pakistan’s Ambassador in Japan Noor Muhammad Jadmani, when contacted, said he knew the matter and was trying to persuade Yamaha to invest in Pakistan. On the other side, he said, has was in contact with Pakistan’s authorities to get the issue resolved as early as possible and hoped things would get done soon.

Earlier, Yamaha President Takashi Kajikawa said in a meeting with Jadmani his company in the first phase would assemble around 22,000 motorcycles by 2012 and after that it would manufacture motorcycles by using various domestically manufactured parts in Pakistan. In the final phase, he added, it would start manufacturing motorcycle engines by 2017.

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ISLAMABAD : Yamaha Motors, Japan has shown keen interest in manufacturing motorbikes and its engines in Pakistan while DYL Motorcycles is planning for making further investment of US$ 150 million in the country in collaboration with Japanese partner Yamaha Motors.

This was stated by Yunus Dawood, Chief Executive Officer, M/S DYL Motorcycles, Pakistan who called on Saleem H. Mandviwalla, Minister of State /Chairman, Board of Investment in the office of the Board of Investment, here Thursday.

Minister of State/Chairman, Board of Investment welcomed him and appreciated the interest of their company for making further investment of US$ 150 million in Pakistan in collaboration with their Japanese partner Yamaha Motors.

Yunus Dawood informed the Minister of State/Chairman BOI that Yamaha Motors, Japan had shown keen interest in manufacturing motorbikes and its engines in Pakistan.

They have also planned to export these to the Middle East, Africa, Afghanistan and other countries.

The Chairman, Board of Investment assured him that Board of Investment stands behind yamaha investment in Pakistan and Board of Investment will support them in every possible way.

taseer, is your article older than Ahmad's?

^^ no mine is newer from yesterday's aaj.com

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purza purza hojaye agar chaley tou

I hope that these manufacturers come up with an acceptable design someday. Everywhere I see these red shitty bikes.

I just can't believe they showed a guy wearing a jacket and holding a helmet next to a 70cc motorcycle.

The Japanese automotive giant Yamaha has seen positive progress in investment plan in Pakistan, sources related to this matter confirmed to The News.

The Yamaha Motors Japan general manager Nick Ohmura will be visiting Pakistan from March 24 to further discus the investment plan in its motorcycles assembling plant in Pakistan. In his visit Nick Ohmura will meet higher authorities in Pakistan including chairmen board of investment, ministry of industries and Japanese officials in Pakistan.

Sources say that higher authorities in Pakistani government noticed the problem facing Yamaha Motors investment in Pakistan and ordered the concerned ministries to resolve this matter immediately. Therefore Yamaha top executives in Japan were invited to Pakistan to resolve the issues, finalise their business plans and set up the schedule to start the project.

Sources related to this matter claimed that a lobby related with motorcycle industry in Pakistan was creating hurdles for Yamaha Japan to enter Pakistani market. Some big players occupying the motorcycle market of Pakistan do not want any new company, that too a leading Japanese brand, to enter the market and take share of existing demand. Sources opined that if Yamaha will invest in Pakistan the public will have more opportunities to select brands, quality, and competitive price.

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unbelievably outdated designs!!!!

Motorcycle designers need to wke up and work on some thing new which is acceptable to 21 st century............... Design has to go miles as far as these pictures are concerned.....

^^who will buy if they change the desing?? change of design also increases price...there r bikes with 21st century design..but nobody is buying because of price..people r saying..itne mai to honda mil jati hai..ye chinese,italian bikes q lain jinki resale nahi..PIAGGIO (italian bike maker) collaborated with RAVI & gve a perfect bike..but very less response here..kehrahe hain k itne mai honda ati hai..

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Here is the comparison of this bike with Honda 125 deluxe
Honda at rs 105,000 ; --------------------------------------------- Piaggio rs 76000
124cc engine ------------------------------------------------------ 124cc engine
euro II emission control system ------------------------------- euro II emission control system
13 ltr fuel tank ------------------------------------------------------ 15 ltr fuel tank
fuel average approx 45km/ltr ------------------------------- fuel average approx 55-60km/ltr
Front Disk Brake ---------------------------------------------------- Front Disk Brake
front tire 17" rear 18" width 3.0 ----------------------------- front tire 17" rear 18" width 3.25
No visible engine oil level gauge --- Visible Engine Oil level gauge
head light not powered by battery - Head light powered by battery(no fluctuations)
so the head light is on even when engine is off
Rear brake shoe width 0.8 inch ---- Rear brake shoe width 1.1 inch(better braking)
kick starter ---------------------- kick starter + self starter
no dedicated dipper switch ------- dedicated dipper switch at a convenient place
Dry weight 110kg ---------------- Dry weight 111kg
Fuel gauge on speedometer ------ Fuel gauge on speedometer
Available in Black & Red colors ---- Available in Black, Red, Silver, Grey and Purple
Japanese Technology ------------ Italian Technology
Top speed not checked ---------- Top Speed 130+kmph (as checked myself)
No parking light ------------------ Parking light (even usable when bike is locked)
Euro II introduced in 2010 model -- Euro II introduced in 2007
shorter wheelbase than Piaggio --- Longer wheelbase and great suspension

EXCEL 125.78k but no response

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CANT THEY GIVE THIS KIND OF METER??

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some picture od a recently launched yamaha bike in india..
They need to come up with this kinda bikes to revive Pak's 2 wheeler industry...

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some picture od a recently launched yamaha bike in india..
They need to come up with this kinda bikes to revive Pak's 2 wheeler industry...

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iam sure there are many young guys in pakistan who will be happy to accpet these new designs in the market......

cheers!

some picture od a recently launched yamaha bike in india..
They need to come up with this kinda bikes to revive Pak's 2 wheeler industry...

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You can't take more than 2 people on such a bike. In Pakistan, people who buy motorcycles use it primarily to transport their families around other than themselves of course. You can't seat women and children at the same time on a bike like this. Besides, for some weird reason, women in Pakistan sit on bikes with both feet on the same side of the bike, and that is quite impossible on a non-flat seat like the one this bike has.

Btw, there are good quality sports bikes in Pakistan. Lots of middle class and rich people have them. It's just that the poor people who ride the generic red bikes far outnumber the middle class.

I can bet Pakistan has more per capita bikes than India. Far more Indians use trains/buses to travel to/from work everyday.

lol.It will cost more than 2 Lakhs Pakistani Rs..I think we should Encourage RAVI PIAGGIO & EXCEL type companies by buying their bikes in 75000 rs instead of buying fckng Honda in 1 lakh 5 thousand.
some picture od a recently launched yamaha bike in india..
They need to come up with this kinda bikes to revive Pak's 2 wheeler industry...

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RAVI 70cc..Same Company RAVI..which collaborated with PIAGGIO (ITALIAN) only for 125cc bikes.

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2010 models...Same Company RAVI..collaborated with PIAGGIO (ITALIAN) only for 125cc bikes.

Ravi Premium EuroII R1-70
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Ravi Hamsafar EuroII 70 cc

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I found a super bike, n here it is... the most sophisticated bike in PAKISTAN....


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"RISKY BOY" "DEATH RACER" "TELENOR" WTF?!

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Record sale of 1.3m bikes in 2009-10

ARACHI: The robust growth in auto sector in 2009-10 was also contributed by sale of motorcycles (Chinese and Japanese), which excelled with 1.3 million units compared to 850,000 in last fiscal, a Chinese bike maker claimed.

The total sale of farm tractors (Fiat and Messey Ferguson) stood at 71,512 units as compared to 60,351 units, while truck sales rose to 3,620 units from 3,136 units. Sale of jeeps and pick-ups also went up to 1,201 and 16,496 units, respectively, compared to 1,066 and 15,400 units.

According to figures of Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (Pama), a slight decline was recorded in bus sales to 657 units in the year under review compared to 686 units earlier.

Of the motorcycle sales, makers of Honda motorcycles continued to enjoy a big share with sales hitting 483,151 units in 2009-10 as compared to 349,892 units, while sales of Yamaha bikes also rose to 120,953 units from 66,484. The sale of Suzuki bikes increased to 17,437 units from 15,326.

Ravi bike sold 23,304 units against 18,457, while Hero bikes sold 36,166 units against 19,818 earlier.

Meanwhile, an official of the Engineering Development Board (EDB) told Dawn from Islamabad that the bike sales had already reached 1.2 million units up to May 2010, while figures for the full year were being compiled.

Association of Pakistan Motorcycle Assemblers (APMA) Chairman Mohammad Sabir Shaikh said bike sale figures of 2008-09 were 850,000 units.

He said the price increase in the last one year had not affected the sales of bikes as a big demand of two wheelers originated from growers in the rural areas after a good crop of wheat, cotton, and rice etc.

He said that some persons, who got money under the Benazir Income Support Programme, had preferred purchasing bikes on installment basis.

Due to higher public transport charges after increase in fares many people decided to switch over to the two wheelers, he added.

The Japanese bike becomes dearer by one per cent following increase in GST to 17 per cent from July 1, 2010, while the Chinese bike makers also pushed up the rate by Rs500 to Rs1,000 per unit.

Senior executive director Millat Tractors Sohail Bashir Rana linked the increase in tractor sales to introduction of 10,000 units under Green Tractor scheme by the Punjab government followed by 10,000 units’ sale through Benazir Tractor Scheme and 5,000 units sale under the Sindh government.

Besides, the farmers also got good support price from various crops, especially in wheat, he added.

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For those who don't know the relation between crops and bikes, at least in Punjab there's a tradition of buying a new bike every year. A good crop = more money = higher probability of having the money for buying a new bike. Even the prices there are lower due to much higher competition between manufacturers.

Interesting. Why not just save up for a couple of years and buy a car? :dunno:

Interesting. Why not just save up for a couple of years and buy a car? :dunno:

Mainly because
- cars are usually out of their range both for purchasing and maintaining and running,
- you cannot travel to the fields (which have bicycle/bike routes running through farms) by a car.

P.S. Siamu is talking mostly about poor farmers not landlords.

Didn't really want a French opinion on the matter but ok.

:laugh:

BTW, this is also why they always show a farmer going around his fields with his gf. Just so you know, that's a big use for bikes, all the girls have lovers there.

As to why they have motorcycles

1) Cheaper.
2) It's the ONLY option for traveling in a lot of fields. No roads, just a narrow whatchamacallit between two fields that is barely a meter wide.

Oh, didn't see KB's post.

Entry of new player: Two out of 100 bike makers invited for consultation

Almost 1.6 million motorcycles were sold in fiscal 2011-12.

Perturbed by the possible entry of a new motorcycle manufacturer with ‘unfair’ incentives, the automobile industry has asked the government to take them on board and hold meaningful dialogue before drawing up new policies.

Speaking to select journalists here on Saturday, Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (Pama) Director General Abdul Waheed stressed that the government should not allow any new two-wheeler manufacturing company into the local market with relaxation in import duty. “This will be unfair as it will hurt existing players of the industry,” he said.

Waheed said the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet did not follow directives of finance minister, who called for consulting the motorcycle industry on the proposal to grant extraordinary concessions to an upcoming Japanese company. The ECC only met the formality and ignored the directives, he commented.

He, however, praised the finance minister for asking the committee as well as officials to address concerns of the domestic industry. Waheed termed it unfair to invite only two bike manufacturers for negotiations out of the entire industry, which comprises around 100 manufacturers. “It is certainly not possible to invite 100 manufacturers, but their representative body should be consulted.”

So far, the consultation process had been eyewash and was apparently meant to justify what had already been decided behind closed doors, he remarked.

Waheed said the motorcycle industry had flourished and qualified to become an integral part of the economy with thousands of skilled workers. The ECC should involve stakeholders of this billion-dollar industry for consistent development instead of taking unilateral decisions that will lead nowhere, he suggested.

He acknowledged that efforts should be made to attract foreign investment, but said the fundamental concept of level-playing field for existing and new players should not be ignored. “Pama just requests the government not to offer any duty concession to a single player.”

Pakistan is among 20 top motorcycle manufacturing countries, producing two-wheelers of international standards from 70cc to 150cc engine capacity. The industry’s installed capacity was 2.5 million bikes in 2011-12 and sales stood at 1.6 million in the same period, with capacity utilisation at 64%.

Btw, there are good quality sports bikes in Pakistan. Lots of middle class and rich people have them. It's just that the poor people who ride the generic red bikes far outnumber the middle class.

I can bet Pakistan has more per capita bikes than India. Far more Indians use trains/buses to travel to/from work everyday.

How do I bet with you ?

Bike assemblers await duty cuts in new trade policy

The local industry has over 70 players and manufactured about 1.6 million motorcycles in 2011 – a record high.

Local motorcycle assemblers are anxiously waiting to see a reduction in import duty of motorcycles but they are less optimistic thinking that despite long deliberations, the government may not cut back on duty from the present 65% to 35% in the upcoming trade policy.

Motorcycle assemblers are confident that they can compete with imported motorcycles owing to their low prices and localised manufacturing for Pakistan. They think that government will continue framing protectionist policies for the local industry in the upcoming trade policy, too.

There are over 70 motorcycle assemblers in Pakistan mostly producing 70cc motorcycles. Pakistan is one of the few countries in region that are producing 70cc motorcycles that have over 85 percent share of the local market.

In case, the government reduces custom duty, the most likely company that may slightly lose it share will be Atlas Honda –the industry leader with over 50% market share in Pakistan. Atlas Honda is targeting to produce 1 million units annually.

The willingness of the local motorcycle assemblers to see reduction in duty is coming from smaller players not from all. The smaller firms think that reduction in duty will ease the import of new models and designs and hence, giving more choices to customers.

Chairman of the Association of Pakistan Motorcycle Assemblers (APMA) Muhammad Sabir Shaikh said that duty cuts will ease motorcycle imports and it will not hurt local motorcycle assemblers or manufacturers at all.

“I think more imports will help diversify local industry as local assemblers will assemble more models of different engine types,” he said, “even after the reduction in duty, Chinese bikes will not be able to compete with our local assemblers due to our competitive prices and local market knowhow.”

An official of a local motorcycle manufacturer said that the reduction in duty will affect both manufacturers and assemblers. Organised motorcycle manufacturers said that they pay heavy taxes to the government and believed that their businesses will certainly get hurt if the government reduces custom duty.

They also believed that Pakistan will not be able to export its motorcycles to India because of heavily protected local industry there. Organised sector feared that India will grab a major share of the market in Pakistan but Pakistan will not be able to export to India.

However, the small assemblers were happy to see trade with India opening up so that they can import and assemble India models in Pakistan.

Managing Director Emerging Economics Research Muzammil Aslam said that the government should end protectionist policies and reduce custom duty to give more choices to customers.

“I think the government should immediately reduce custom duty because the motorcycle is strong enough to compete with imported motorcycles,” said Aslam, “Local manufacturers claim that they have achieved over 90% deletion process (percentage of locally produced parts) so why are they hesitant to compete with imported motorcycles?”

Motorcycle industry in Pakistan has been expanding at a rapid pace. With over 70 players, the industry manufactured about 1.6 million motorcycles in 2011 – a record high. Ten years ago, that number was barely above 100,000.

Industry experts believed that this figure may soon touch the 2 million mark as demand in Pakistan continues to increase.

New policy for motorcycle industry

The ECC will also consider a Ministry of Commerce proposal that new entrants to the motorcycle industry should be allowed to start production with 25% locally manufactured parts. They would take that level to 85% local parts at the end of five years of operation and those that failed to achieve the target would be penalised, the ministry said.

This policy will be applicable to motorcycles of 100cc and above capacity with new technology. However, existing motorcycle producers argue that the new policy will damage the industry. They allege that the policy is being framed to benefit an upcoming manufacturer, which is planning to produce motorcycles of more than 100cc capacity.

The ECC will also discuss a summary sent by the Production Division, seeking renewal of Rs2 billion worth of government guarantee for financially troubled Pakistan Steel Mills.

It will also decide whether to release latex foam imported from India by Shafi Lifestyle Limited, Lahore.

Motorcycle tariffs reduced

The ECC also reduced tariffs for the motorcycle industry, which will reduce prices of local bikes. On subassemblies, it has reduced the tariff from 20% to 15%; from 65% to 57.5% on completely built units and components for assembly; from 20% to 10% on imported completely knocked down (CKD) kits; and reduced the tariff on local CKD kits to 38.75% from 47.5%.

The ECC has also approved the allocation of 202 million cubic feet of gas per day to four fertiliser plants, and the construction of a 1,000-kilometre long pipeline in order to utilise additional gas from the fields. In this regard, it has set up a committee to work on the determination of legal modalities, the mechanism for pricing, review of agreement and the estimation of cost and time. The said committee will present its report in the next meeting.

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Honda unveils Pridor

Pakistan will be amongst top 5 countries producing and exporting high quality motorcycles in next few years, T Oyama senior Managing Director Honda Motor Company Japan said at the launch of new model ‘Pridor’.

With the hard work of associates, Atlas Honda today stands at the turning point from where the sales and production will touch the ever highest in the history of the country, he said.

It is encouraging after investing $35 million this year, Atlas Honda has increased its motorcycle production capacity to 750,000 vehicles annually keeping in mind the growing local demand, one of the largest motorcycle markets in the world and export potential to regional countries, he said. The leading motorcycle manufacturer is currently conducting a study for an expansion to 1 million units’ production capacity, which is estimated to cost around an additional $50 million. He said the seed of relationship sown by Atlas Group Pakistan’s Yusuf Shirazi and Suichiro of Honda Japan is today the oldest joint venture of Honda Motor Company anywhere in the world i.e Atlas Honda Ltd.

By launching yet another state of the art model Pridor, surpassing all available technologies in the country, Atlas Honda has also proven its commitment to Pakistan’s market, he said.

It is very encouraging to know government of Pakistan is supporting localisation in the country especially the recent decision of Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet, which is the highest forum of economic managers of Pakistan, depicts the government’s localisation friendly policy.

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Anyone want to bet 50 years from now, Pakistan will still be stuck on these 80's designed bikes? I've been seeing them for the last 30 years.

Anyone want to bet 50 years from now, Pakistan will still be stuck on these 80's designed bikes? I've been seeing them for the last 30 years.

Since when u were born ? ... :lol:

Since when u were born ? ... :lol:
1973

Btw, there are good quality sports bikes in Pakistan. Lots of middle class and rich people have them. It's just that the poor people who ride the generic red bikes far outnumber the middle class.

I can bet Pakistan has more per capita bikes than India. Far more Indians use trains/buses to travel to/from work everyday.

brightside Ji :

Take - do the Talk. Now you are Phlying the Jokes!

PAKISTAN ECONOMIC SURVEY 2011-2012 : TRANSPORT CHAPTER 12 (http://www.finance.gov.pk/survey/chapter_12/13-TransportAndCommunications.pdf)

TABLE 13.3 : NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTERED

Figures for 2011 :

Total Number of Vehicles : 9,080,437

Total Number of Motor Cycles : 5,321,066

INDIA : ROAD TRANSPORT YEAR BOOK (2009-10 & 2010-11) (http://morth.nic.in/showfile.asp?lid=838)

Table 2 : Composition of Vehicle Population (% of total) for 2011

Total Number of Vehicles : 141.8 Million

Total Number of Motor Cycles : 71.8% thereof = 101.8 Million

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (http://www.siamindia.com/scripts/production-trend.aspx/)

Industry Statistics – Production Trends : 2011 - 2012

Total Number of Vehicles : 20,366,432

Total Number of Two Wheelers : 15,453,619

GUIDANCE : Indian Population is SIX Times that of Pakistan.

One will not emphasize the Per Capita "Motor Cycle" or "Total Number of Vehicles especially Two Wheelers but one can say that Indian Annual Automobile Production is AT LEAST TWICE THE SIZE of the TOTAL NUMBER of Vehicles Registered in Pakistan especially Two Wheelers.

Best Regards

Cheers :cheers:

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99% of motorcycles in Karachi are unregistered : Sindh AG

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KARACHI : The Sindh advocate general told the Sindh High Court on Friday that 99% of motorcycles that are running in the metropolis are unregistered, Express News reported. The court was hearing a petition filed against the ban on motorcycles in Karachi.

Sindh Advocate General Abdul Fatah Malik and Additional Chief Secretary appeared before the court today.

Malik told SHC Chief Justice Mushir Alam that the ban on motorbikes was put in place to prevent any possible terror bid on the first day of Muharram.

The chief justice remarked that those who plan terror bids can also use other vehicles.

Additional chief secretary informed the chief justice that currently, there were about 1.5 million motorcycles in the city and that although the citizens were facing issues due to the ban, the police was only informed about motorcycles.

Later, speaking to the media on the premises of the SHC, Ahmed said that the ban on pillion riding is still in place and that the notification of banning motorbikes in Karachi has been retracted.

Cheers :cheers:

Pak Suzuki sells old motorcycle plant to Reckitt Benckiser


KARACHI:
The Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has reportedly sold its old motorcycle assembly plant to Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan. Pak Suzuki, in its recently-published annual report for the year ended December 2012, says the company has entered into an agreement with Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan for the sale of its old motorcycle plant. The deal covers the sale of the land, building and waste water treatment plant, for a total consideration of Rs280 million.
The plant had been operational since 1986 in the SITE industrial area – one of the oldest and most congested industrial zones of Karachi.
But PSMC says that since it has shifted to a new plant at Bin Qasim, an industrial cluster outside Karachi city, there is no use for keeping the old land. “This old plot was no longer in our use, so the management decided to sell it because there was no need or reason to keep it,” a PSMC spokesperson replied to The Express Tribune through an email.
The company’s new plant in Bin Qasim has been operational since July 2011, and is located in the same vicinity of its four-wheeler assembly plant. While replying to a question, the company spokesperson said the company’s operations, logistics, administration and management is now much easier and smoother, as both plants are located in the same area. The company spokesperson declined to provide further details about the deal.
The annual production capacity of the motorcycle plant was 44,000 units but it produced only 21,312 units in fiscal 2012, slightly above 50% of total installed capacity. Motorcycle sales in 2012 have been highest for the company in the last four years. Sales have been increasing gradually since 2009 – when the company produced just 14,530 units.
Pak Suzuki is a major player in Pakistan’s four-wheeler market, with over 60% market share in the segment. However, its share in the motorcycle segment is slightly less than 2%.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 6th, 2013.

Pak Suzuki launches new 110cc motorcycle





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KARACHI:
Taking a hint from recent growth in motorcycle sales in the 100cc and above category, Pak Suzuki Motors Company has launched a new model of 110cc motorcycle. The company says it is keen to cater to the growing market of higher engine specification motorcycles.
“After a very long period, Pakistanis are looking beyond the 70cc motorcycle market. We are cognisant of this fact, and this is why we are presenting a new motorcycle today with higher engine specifications,” Pak Suzuki Motor Company Managing Director Hirofumi Nagao told The Express Tribune. He was speaking after the launch ceremony of the Suzuki GD-110 here at a local hotel on Tuesday.
The launch price of the GD-110 has been set at Rs99,999. The bike employs a 4-Stroke CDI engine which complies with Euro II emission standards.
“This is not a disposable motorcycle. This product has not been built for two years, but 10,” Pak Suzuki General Manager Marketing Azam Mirza told The Express Tribune.
Later, while talking about the specifications of the new model, Nagao observed that there had been a strong surge in the demand for motorcycles of higher engine specifications. “We want to seize this market, which is why we launched this motorcycle with the least possible time spent planning the launch,” he said.
Most parts for the new model are imported from China due to the company’s wish to launch the motorbike soon, Nagao said while examining the engine of one of the three different coloured motorcycles launched by the company on Tuesday. “The company will now see how it can increase its localisation in Pakistan,” he added.
The launch ceremony was attended by dozens of company dealers, who had been informed that Pak Suzuki is working on higher engine motorcycles and may launch more models soon. However, the Pak Suzuki MD declined to provide any specifics when asked if and when his company intends to launch more variants.
Atlas Honda is the market leader in the Pakistani motorcycle industry with over 65% market share. When asked about Pak Suzuki’s competition with Atlas Honda, Nagao said Atlas Honda is a very big player which cannot realistically be compared with Pak Suzuki’s more modest forays into the segment.
Pak Suzuki remains the dominant player in Pakistan’s four-wheelers market, though, with over 60% of the market. However, its share in the motorcycles market is just less than 2%.
Company officials say the company’s focus will remain on the youth; and, for that, the company will soon launch a heavy marketing and media campaign.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 22nd, 2013.