Overview

• From September 22, two-wheelers up to 350cc shift from 28% to 18% GST, making high-volume 350cc models cheaper.
• Motorcycles above 350cc move to a 40% GST rate from the previous 28% plus 3% cess, an effective increase of roughly nine percentage points.
• Published estimates indicate Royal Enfield’s 450cc and 650cc bikes will cost about Rs 18,700 to over Rs 33,000 more, with some models projected near Rs 36,000 higher.
• Model-wise projections include the Himalayan 450 rising by roughly Rs 20,500–25,650, the Interceptor 650 by about Rs 27,800–29,400, and the Super Meteor 650 by around Rs 33,000–36,000.
• RushLane notes the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z could climb by about Rs 13,100, with KTM 390 Duke and Triumph 400 series increases estimated above Rs 17,000–20,000, while 350cc Royal Enfields that make up roughly 87% of the brand’s sales are set to get cheaper.