Overview

• Effective Sept. 22, ex‑showroom prices dropped across sub‑350cc models as OEMs passed the new 18% GST to buyers, with cuts such as Suzuki up to ₹18,024, KTM up to ₹20,000, Royal Enfield 350cc variants up to ₹19,222, and TVS Apache 310 trims up to about ₹26,909.
• Several brands chose to shield larger bikes from the new 40% slab: Bajaj kept India‑made Triumph 400s and KTM 390s at existing prices, and Piaggio held the Aprilia Tuono 457 tag and offset the RS 457 with benefits worth over ₹35,000.
• Kawasaki published a full post‑GST price list showing reductions for below‑350cc models and higher tags for bikes above 350cc, while also extending lower costs to spares, apparel and accessories.
• Bajaj layered promotions on top of the tax cut with a Pulsar ‘Hattrick Offer’ combining full GST pass‑through, zero processing fees and insurance benefits, yielding total savings reported up to ₹23,467 in some states.
• Industry signals point to possible portfolio realignment to stay under 350cc displacement, with reporting suggesting Bajaj–Triumph could rework 400cc platforms toward ~350cc, a move not yet confirmed by the companies.