By far the most commonly driven vehicle in Pakistan, the humble motorcycle has a long, fascinating, history
There is no vehicle more used, no mode-of-transport more common, and no sawari quite so quintessentially South and South-East Asian as the humble motorcycle. Two wheels, a seat, and small motor that turn those wheels through a chain. That is all you need for a motorcycle, particularly in a country like Pakistan where it is a low-cost, high-utility invention meant for everyday intra-city travel.
In the rest of the world, the story is a little different. Motorcycles are either a passion or an indulgence meant to be taken out for long road-trips and pleasure rides. After all, a motorbike is one hell of a ride on a cool summer evening or a sunny winter afternoon, but for everyday travel it is less than comfortable — particularly compared to cars and buses. In Pakistan, however, motorcycles are the most prevalent form of transportation.
Data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association’s (PAMA) statistics from FY 2007/8 to FY 2021/22 show that they not only dwarf every other category of vehicle, but they also sell in excess of all other vehicles combined. Multiple times over. And when you think motorcycles in Pakistan, you don’t have to look much farther than Honda of “mai te Honda hi le san” fame.
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Federal Government must immediately announce new Policy for made in Pakistan Scooties, Electric Scooties, Less than 250cc Engine based Motorcycle in Pakistan to Save Foreign exchange reserves of the Country.
Meanwhile, Honda has released a new sticker for the Honda CG 125 Self 2023 model. Except for the new adhesive sticker, the 2017 motorcycle has no additional features over the previous year’s model. It is worth noting that the overall design of the CG 125 Self differs slightly from the standard model.