As government has imposed 1% carbon levy on imported bikes engine, rates of different models have increased accordingly. This new tax has put pressure on manufacturers, forcing them to pass the cost onto consumers. Muhammad Sabir Shaikh, Chairman of the Association of Pakistan Motorcycle Assemblers (APMA), confirmed the connection between the tax and the revised pricing.

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Popular models like the CD-70 and CD-70 Dream are now priced at Rs159,900 and Rs170,900, respectively, both seeing a hike of Rs2,000. The Pridor sees Rs3,000 hike, reaching Rs211,900. Meanwhile, mid-range options such as the CG-125 and its variants have gone up by Rs4,000.

High-end models faced the steepest hikes. The CB-125F now costs Rs396,900 after a Rs6,000 increase. The CB-150F and its Special Edition are priced at Rs499,900 and Rs503,900, respectively.

With Atlas Honda holding more than half of the market share, the price increase is expected to significantly affect buyers, especially amid ongoing inflation and declining purchasing power across the country.