Yamaha PG-1 Not Yet Entering Indonesia, Here's Why
SAMOSIR, KOMPAS.com - The adventure moped segment has recently gained popularity. Following the arrival of the Honda CT125, many hope that Yamaha Indonesia will bring in the PG-1 to compete with it.
However, PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) appears reluctant to market the 115 cc engined motorcycle domestically. Despite receiving positive responses in Thailand and Malaysia since its launch, the company is holding back.
Rifki Maulana, Manager of Public Relations for Community & YRA at PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM), explained that the Indonesian moped market has a different character.
“The PG-1 is in a market with high moped demand. That high demand is still about 50:50 with scooters. It’s quite a hype,” Rifki said to reporters on the sidelines of the MAXI Tour Boemi Nusantara on Saturday (18/4/2026).
According to Rifki, looking at national data, the market share for mopeds in Indonesia is currently very specific. For the current product lineup, Yamaha feels it can still meet Indonesian consumers’ needs.
Furthermore, Rifki emphasised that launching a new model is not just about bringing units to dealers. It involves significant investment calculations, from promotion to building the ecosystem.
“We often try to open new markets. But opening a new segment or market requires investment. That investment isn’t just the product, but also promotion and the ecosystem,” he stated.
The main reason why the PG-1 has not yet been or may not be launched in Indonesia is closely tied to business considerations. YIMM assesses that the current sales potential does not match the costs involved.
“Why up to now the PG-1 hasn’t appeared in Indonesia or been launched there, well, it’s because it doesn’t align from a business point of view. The investment might not be worth it compared to the sales plan and so on,” Rifki explained.
Nevertheless, Rifki does not completely close the door. According to him, Yamaha always moves based on market desires. If in the future consumer demand increases dramatically, the plans could change.
“It depends on the consumers. Everything comes back to consumer demand,” he said.