Road tax is mandatory for motorcycles in Malaysia. Motorcycle owners need to make sure their road tax is renewed before riding on public roads.
The amount you pay depends mainly on your motorcycle’s engine capacity (cc) and where the motorcycle is registered.
Here’s a simple guide to motorcycle road tax prices in Malaysia.
Motorcycle road tax price
For motorcycles, the higher the engine capacity, the higher the road tax rate.
The table below shows the road tax rates for motorcycles in West and East Malaysia.
Engine capacity (cc)
West Malaysia
East Malaysia
Below 150cc
RM2
RM2
151–200cc
RM30
RM9
201–250cc
RM50
RM12
251–500cc
RM100
RM30
501–800cc
RM250
RM40
Above 800cc
RM350
RM42
Note: The 251–500cc rate for West Malaysia is RM100, not RM180.
Does motorcycle road tax price change?
The road tax rate is generally based on the motorcycle’s engine capacity and registration location.
However, the total amount you pay when renewing may differ depending on the renewal channel and any applicable service or processing charges.
For example, the road tax itself for a motorcycle below 150cc is RM2. Any additional amount charged during renewal would be separate from the JPJ road tax rate.
How much is road tax for a 251–500cc motorcycle in Malaysia?
For motorcycles registered in West Malaysia, the road tax rate for 251–500cc is RM100.
For East Malaysia, the rate is RM30.
Is motorcycle road tax cheaper than car road tax?
Generally, yes. Motorcycle road tax is usually lower than car road tax because the rates are based on different vehicle categories and engine capacities.
Can I renew motorcycle road tax online?
Yes. Motorcycle road tax can be renewed online through available platforms such as BJAK, provided the applicable renewal requirements are met.
Do I need motorcycle insurance to renew road tax?
Yes. Your motorcycle needs valid insurance coverage for the applicable road tax renewal period.