Japanese company gave a big blow to Pakistan, stopped bike production
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Yamaha Motor has announced to stop bike production in Pakistan. The company’s closure of its production is a blow to Pakistan. The country is already going through a bad economic condition.
Yamaha has cited the changing business strategy as the reason for this decision. New Delhi. Japanese auto company Yamaha Motor has packed its bags from Pakistan. The company has announced to stop manufacturing motorcycles. Yamaha says that there will be no bike manufacturing in the country, but customers will continue to get parts, warranty and technical support. Yamaha Motor Pakistan (Pvt) Limited shared this information through a stock exchange filing on September 9, 2025.
Yamaha Pakistan has four motorcycles – YBR 125, YBR 125G, YB 125Z and YB 125Z-DX. Has been making and selling. Their price ranges from 4,24,000 Pakistani rupees to 4,85,000 Pakistani rupees. Despite being expensive, Yamaha bikes are liked a lot in Pakistan. Many people will become unemployed due to the closure of Yamaha bike production in Pakistan. Besides, Pakistan’s efforts to attract foreign investment, which is going through a poor economic situation, will also be dealt a blow.
spare parts will be available
The company said that this decision is part of its new business strategy. However, customers have been assured that there will be no impact on after-sales services. The company wrote in its statement, “We are committed to making your motorcycle experience pleasant and will continue to provide services till the end.” Yamaha also clarified that spare parts will be made available at authorized dealers so that customers do not face any problem.
Yamura Shinsuke, Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Company, expressed his gratitude to the customers of Pakistan and said that the long-term cooperation and trust has given the company the opportunity to work here. The news of stoppage of bike production has raised concerns among Yamaha motorcycle owners in Pakistan. Questions are arising in the minds of customers as to how easy spare parts, service and warranty claims will be in the future.
Why was this decision taken
Yamaha has cited the changing business strategy as the reason for this decision. Experts believe that the continuous challenges in Pakistan’s auto sector and lack of demand forced the company to take this step.
