• By Kanika Sachdeva
  • Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:55 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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GST Council Meet 2025: The 56th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, gave a green light to the next generation of GST reforms, thereby paving the way for the two main slabs of 5 and 18 per cent, along with a demerit rate of 40 per cent reserved for super luxury, sin, and demerit goods, like tobacco and pan masala. The revised changes, except for demerit goods, will come into effect on September 22. 

Sub-350cc Bikes To Become Cheaper: Expected Prices

Under the new two-slab tax structure, small cars, along with two-wheelers (under 350cc), will attract only 18 per cent GST, replacing the existing 28 per cent tax. This means that models such as the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Hunter 350, KTM 160 Duke, Hero Shine, and TVS Apache RR 310 are poised to become significantly cheaper, benefitting both manufacturers and motorcycle buyers, particularly those seeking more affordable options. Here's what to expect in terms of pricing: 

Below 350cc Bikes Old Ex-Showroom Price Expected Ex-Showroom Price Price Difference
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Rs 1,97,253 Rs 1,77,527 Rs 19.726
Royal Enfield Hunter 350  Rs 1,76,750 Rs 1,59,075 Rs 17,675
Royal Enfield Bullet 350  Rs 1,76,625 Rs 1,58,962 Rs 17,663
TVS Apache RTR 310  Rs 2,77,999 Rs 2,50,199 Rs 27,800
TVS Apache RR 310  Rs 2,39,990 Rs 2,15,991 Rs 23,999
TVS Apache RTR 160 Rs 1,21,420 Rs 1,09,278 Rs 12,142
Hero Splendor Plus Rs 80,216 Rs 72,194 Rs 8,022
Hero Xtreme 125R Rs 99,126 Rs 89,213 Rs 9,913
Honda Shine 100 Rs 68,862 Rs 61,975 Rs 6,887
Honda H’ness CB350 Rs 2,10,601 Rs 1,89,540 Rs 21,601
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Rs 85,178 Rs 76,660 Rs 8,518
Bajaj Platina 100 Rs 70,611 Rs 63,549 Rs 7,062
Yamaha MT-15 V2 Rs 1,69,550 Rs 1,52,595 Rs 16,955
KTM 160 Duke  Rs 1,84,998 Rs 1,66,498 Rs 18,499

Also Read: GST Reforms: Maruti Cars To Get Cheaper, Here’s How Much You Can Save

No Respite For Bikes Over 350cc: What's in Store for them?

However, the larger capacity bikes will see a tax increase to 40 per cent from the current 31 per cent (28 per cent + 3 per cent), with manufacturers like Royal Enfield, Triumph, and KTM being the major players in the 350-650cc space. As for the electric vehicles, the GST rate has been kept the same, at 5 per cent, bringing a big relief to EV makers.