Why Is Pakistan Still Riding a 1976 Motorcycle in 2026? 🤯

In the 1990s, India moved on from basic commuter motorcycles and never looked back. But have you ever wondered why Pakistan's best selling bike is still a Honda CD70 — a 1976 motorcycle with no self-start, no updates, and barely any changes except a new sticker? While India was busy transforming Royal Enfield from a dead British brand into a global motorcycle export powerhouse, Pakistan was still assembling Japanese technology they never truly owned. Today, the Royal Enfield 650cc is sold in 65 countries worldwide — including the very UK where the brand once died. Meanwhile, the Honda CD70 Pakistan hasn't seen a major update in nearly 50 years. The real question isn't about the bikes. It's about stability. Since 1947, Pakistan has had 20+ Prime Ministers and not one completed a full term. When a country's government can't survive, how can its industry? This is the story of India vs Pakistan motorcycle industry — and what political instability really costs a nation.