Pakistan has very limited options for 2-wheelers. CG125, CB150, GS150, YBR125, and CD70 are some of the few reliable options in the market with good resale.
Besides these big monopolies, some Chinese companies once tried to offer motorcycle options in competition with these Big3 but utterly failed. Although their options used to sound like value for money, they deal with good specs and were almost half of the price of Japanese locally produced motorcycles. Unfortunately, the market didn’t accept them, and soon, these Chinese motorcycle options packed their bags from Pakistan.
Here, we’ll cover all those flopped motorcycles by Chinese companies that tried to compete with Big3 but utterly failed in the market.
United US150
Just look at it. United tried its best to copy the CB150F, but in the end, a copy will stay a copy. We don’t know when the company introduced it in the market because these Chinese companies don’t do any PR on the Internet. We think it was launched in 2023 in Q2 or Q3.
It’s still available at some showrooms in Rawalpindi, and some godi YouTubers will bluff that the US150 is a far better choice than the CB150 and GS150. Anyone saying this in their review, just know that it’s a paid promotion review.
These Chinese bikes don’t have aftermarket service or spare parts, and no mechanic will agree to work on them. If you decide to resell one, it’ll be sold at the rate of scrap. It might be a better choice to save your money or buy a used CB or GS than this brand-new US150.
Hi-Speed Infinity 150
The Infinity 150 received a lot of hype and was the first choice for cafe racer lovers (on a budget). But let us tell you that this motorcycle is an “all-show, no-go.” Although looks and aesthetics-wise, it’s a full package; we think the company spends all of its R&D on the design only.
The suspensions, drive quality, built quality, and sitting posture are so bad that you can’t make it as your daily driver. Our Pakwheels bike team once reviewed the Infinity 150, and the owner said that its self-start motor gave up in the 6th month. It doesn’t just end here; the suspension’s dampness is not good either. According to owners, it’s suspensions that make it feel like you’re sitting on a solid steel bar.
Resale is also a pain in the neck. Honestly, unless you’re so rich that you don’t care about wasting your 300k, then go ahead with this 150cc Chinese motorcycle. Otherwise, saving some money or buying a used YBR would be a better choice than Infinity.
Hi-Speed Alpha 100cc
On the first look, it used to sound a good option. Launched in the competition of GD110s, it had alloy rims and self-start, and the overall body and profile were close to a 125cc motorcycle. However, the only issue with this 100cc was it’s pathetic built quality. We saw multiple reviews of this Alpha on YouTube, and the reviews were horrible. Some said their chain broke after 100 km, the side cover’s fitment was not aligned, and some said their meter stopped working after 500 km. Eventually, this motorcycle faced a big failure and disappeared from the market.
Road Prince Wego 150cc
As we mentioned earlier, these Chinese companies don’t do any PR online. You don’t know when a specific model has been launched or when it has gone on sale. So far, we know that Road Prince introduced the Wego roundabout in 2019. We couldn’t find any reviews of this motorcycle on the internet, nor have any of our team members ever experienced this Road Prince 150. We do see 1-3 reviews on YouTube, and it seems like it’s not a bad option. But, still, we would never recommend to buy this bike. It’s an obsolete machine with no official support and literally no spare parts available on the market.
Part 2 is coming soon!
I’m a little confused. In your “Piece/insight” on the Yamaha YBR125, you made it clear that it was for some very specific set of people and was not worth the metal and plastic it was made from. Now, here, in the very first sentence, you claim it is one of the bikes on the market with the best resale and is a reliable option. Which is it? Is it bad or is it good?!
After reading this, especially in the case of the Infinity 150 and the United 150, next time I will try to get the opinions of people that I see in my area who ride these. From what I have observed, the Infinity has become a hit with younger people. But you have shared with us that anyone liking these bikes is paid to do so. Is that a verified fact or conjecture?
We are, after-all, talking about a whole country here so different areas will have different takes on this. Again, some country-wide sales figures would be good.
And I agree with your last sentence. Why buy obsolete machines with, allegedly, no support or parts from these brands when you can buy Obsolete machines from the more well-known brands with support and parts (plus a huge supply of cheap after-market parts). Plus, the added benefit with the well known brands is, there no wasting time on technology upgrades! Who needs that! However, they will give the more important part of the experience. NEW STICKERS!!! WOW!!! 😎👌
And speaking of Chinese bikes, the Honda CB150F is made by a Chinese company Sundiro. It was/is called the Sundiro SD150. Honda cut a deal with Sundiro and bought majority shares in the company I believe and rebadged this bike to the SDH150 for China and as the CB150 for export. I believe other Honda models such as the Pridor and the Hero were from this Chinese company as well. So, does that make Honda’s lineup Chinese or, just because of the badge, has it changed to Japanese?
We as Pakistanis love getting shafted by Japanese companies whether it’s cars or bikes. The ybr and cg 125 models we have are obsolete since 2008/9. The current lineup offer efi instead of carbs. Yet, everyone here acts like these are the best two wheelers. Look at the counterparts offered in India.