Plastic Prices Surge, Suzuki Considers Motorcycle Price Increase

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The increase in plastic material prices on the global market is beginning to affect the automotive industry, including the motorcycle segment. Plastic-based components, which dominate many parts of motorcycles from the body to supporting elements, are making production cost pressures increasingly felt. In this situation, two-wheeled vehicle manufacturers are recalculating whether to absorb the cost increase through internal efficiencies or pass it on to consumers through price adjustments. “I haven’t received any reports on this issue yet, but if raw material prices rise, it will definitely automatically add to the unit production costs,” said Agha to Kompas.com (17/4/2026). According to him, the steps the company will take depend greatly on the magnitude of the increase and the accompanying global conditions. Nevertheless, as of now, there is no certainty regarding the extent of potential motorcycle price increases in the market. “Well, here, I still haven’t received any reports on this issue, so it’s still the same as before.” One example is the Suzuki Burgman Street 125EX, which remains stable at Rp 26.54 million. This model last underwent a price adjustment in July 2025. This condition shows that manufacturers are still trying to maintain consumer purchasing power amid cost pressures. However, if the trend of rising material prices continues, a price adjustment may become an unavoidable step.