New GST rates for bikes & scooters: From Triumph, Bullet, Harley to Bajaj, check what gets cheaper and what gets costlier

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a major change in tax slabs that will make entry-level two-wheelers cheaper while imposing a higher levy on bigger vehicles. The new rates will come into effect from September 22, the first day of Navratri. Two-wheelers with engine capacity below 350cc will attract 18 per cent GST, down from 28 per cent. This covers almost 98 per cent of the Indian motorcycle market. Motorcycles above 350cc, including models in the 450cc and 650cc categories, will face a 40 per cent tax described as a “Sin tax.”

New GST rates for bikes:

Bike Model	Engine Capacity	Current Price (28% GST + 3% Cess)	Expected Price (40% GST)	Expected Price Hike
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z	373cc	Rs 1.92 lakh	Rs 2.10 lakh	+Rs 18,000
Bajaj Dominar 400	373cc	Rs 2.38 lakh	Rs 2.60 lakh	+Rs 22,000
Triumph Speed T4	398cc	Rs 1.99 lakh	Rs 2.18 lakh	+Rs 19,000
Triumph Speed 400	398cc	Rs 2.50 lakh	Rs 2.73 lakh	+Rs 23,000
Triumph Thruxton 400	398cc	Rs 2.74 lakh	Rs 3.00 lakh	+Rs 26,000
Triumph Scrambler 400X	398cc	Rs 2.67 lakh	Rs 2.92 lakh	+Rs 25,000
Triumph Scrambler 400XC	398cc	Rs 2.94 lakh	Rs 3.22 lakh	+Rs 28,000
Harley	440 cc	R 2.39 lakh	Rs 2.61 lakh	+Rs 22,000
KTM RC 390	373cc	Rs 3.22 lakh	Rs 3.52 lakh	+Rs 30,000
KTM 390 Duke	399cc	Rs 2.97 lakh	Rs 3.25 lakh	+Rs 28,000
KTM 390 Adventure X	399cc	Rs 3.03 lakh	Rs 3.31 lakh	+Rs 28,000
KTM 390 Adventure	399cc	Rs 3.67 lakh	Rs 4.01 lakh	+Rs 34,000
KTM 390 Enduro R	399cc	Rs 3.39 lakh	Rs 3.71 lakh	+Rs 32,000
Royal Enfield Hunter 350	349 cc	Rs 1,49,900	Rs 1,34,910	- Rs 14,900
Royal Enfield Classic 350	349 cc	Rs 1.93 Lakh	Rs 1.73 lakh	-Rs 19,300
Royal Enfield Scram 440	440cc	Rs 2.08 lakh	Rs 2.28 lakh	+Rs 20,000
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450	452cc	Rs 2.85 lakh	Rs 3.12 lakh	+Rs 27,000
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450	452cc	Rs 2.39 lakh	Rs 2.61 lakh	+Rs 22,000
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650	648cc	Rs 3.09 lakh	Rs 3.38 lakh	+Rs 29,000
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650	648cc	Rs 3.25 lakh	Rs 3.55 lakh	+Rs 30,000
Royal Enfield Bear 650	648cc	Rs 3.46 lakh	Rs 3.78 lakh	+Rs 32,000
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650	648cc	Rs 3.71 lakh	Rs 4.06 lakh	+Rs 35,000
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650	648cc	Rs 3.67 lakh	Rs 4.01 lakh	+Rs 34,000
Aprilia RS 457	457cc	Rs 4.23 lakh	Rs 4.63 lakh	+Rs 40,000
Aprilia Tuono 457	457cc	Rs 3.95 lakh	Rs 4.32 lakh	+Rs 37,000
Honda NX500	471cc	Rs 5.90 lakh	Rs 6.45 lakh	+Rs 55,000

New GST rates for below 350 CC bikes

Bike Model	Engine Capacity	Current Price (28% GST)	Expected Price (18% GST)	Expected Price Cut
Hero Splendor Plus	97.2cc	₹79,096	₹72,516	₹6,580
Honda Shine 125	123.94cc	₹84,493	₹77,457	₹7,036
Bajaj Pulsar 150	149.5cc	₹1,10,419	₹1,01,847	₹8,572
TVS Apache RTR 160	159.7cc	₹1,34,320	₹1,23,822	₹10,498
Yamaha FZ-S Fi	149cc	₹1,35,190	₹1,24,743	₹10,447
Honda CB Shine SP	124.7cc	₹1,64,250	₹1,51,389	₹12,861
Bajaj Platina 110	115.45cc	₹71,558	₹66,007	₹5,551
TVS Raider 125	124.8cc	₹1,04,000	₹96,000	₹8,000
Hero HF Deluxe	97.2cc	₹73,550	₹67,867	₹5,683
Yamaha Saluto RX	110cc	₹70,000	₹64,583	₹5,417

Popular Scooters Under 350cc (2025 GST Update)

Scooter Model	Engine Capacity	Current Price (28% GST)	Expected Price (18% GST)	Expected Price Cut
Honda Activa 125	124cc	₹81,000	₹74,250	₹6,750
TVS Jupiter 125	124cc	₹77,000	₹70,667	₹6,333
Suzuki Access 125	124cc	₹79,500	₹72,889	₹6,611
Hero Maestro Edge 125	124cc	₹76,500	₹70,111	₹6,389
TVS NTORQ 125	124.8cc	₹85,000	₹77,778	₹7,222
Honda Dio 125	124cc	₹72,000	₹65,778	₹6,222
Suzuki Burgman Street 125	124cc	₹82,000	₹75,556	₹6,444
Yamaha Fascino 125	125cc	₹76,000	₹70,667	₹5,333
Hero Destini 125	124cc	₹74,500	₹69,111	₹5,389
Aprilia SR 125	124cc	₹95,000	₹88,148	₹6,852

All prices ex-showroom

New GST Rates for cars

Petrol, LPG and CNG cars under 1,200 cc and not more than 4,000 mm in length and diesel cars up to 1,500 cc and 4,000 mm in length will now be taxed at 18 per cent instead of 28 per cent. Automobiles with higher engine capacity and length, along with racing cars, will fall under the 40 per cent bracket.

EVs remain unchanged

Electric vehicles will continue to be taxed at 5 per cent. Industry leaders said the continuation of this rate will support India’s clean mobility goals.

The GST Council has moved from a four-rate structure of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent to a simpler framework with two main slabs — 5 per cent and 18 per cent — along with a special 40 per cent slab for select categories.

(Disclaimer: All prices are based on official websites and industry sources. Please check with your nearest dealer for the exact ex-showroom price.)