GST Impact on Bikes

Since the introduction of GST, several sectors have seen a benefit. One such sector is the two-wheeler industry. With the introduction of GST, the tax rate has fallen to 18% for two-wheelers with an engine capacity of less than 350 cc. Two-wheelers that come with an engine capacity of more than 350 cc, the GST is 40%. For electric two-wheelers, the GST is 5%.

Several bikes such as the Royal Enfield have seen prices fall by up to Rs.19,000. The prices willvary dependingy on the place the bike is purchased and the model. Bikes above 350 cc have also seen their prices have been affected. However, bike prices have fallen with the introduction of GST when compared to the previous tax system.

GST Impact on Bikes

GST Rates and HSN Code

From 22 September 2025, the HSN codes and GST rates were revised for two-wheelers post the 56th GST Council meeting and are mentioned in the table below:

Engine Capacity

Old GST Rate

Old GST Rate

HSN Code

Electric Bikes

5%

5%

8711

Above 350 cc

31%

(28% GST plus 3% Cess)

40%

8711

Below 350 cc

28%

18%

8711

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GST Impact After GST Rate Changes

Two-Wheelers Above 350cc

Two-Wheeler

Increase in GST Price 

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Up to Rs.30,000

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 

Up to Rs.29,500

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 

Up to Rs.28,000

KTM 390 Series 

Up to Rs.25,000 

Honda CB 350 RS and H’ness 350

Up to Rs.25,000 

Royal Enfield Bear 650 

Up to Rs.25,000

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Up to Rs.24,600

Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 

Up to Rs.23,000 

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Scram 450

Up to Rs.22,000 

Two-Wheelers Up to 350cc

Two-Wheeler

GST Savings

TVS Apache RR/RTR 310

Up to Rs.24,500

Bajaj

Up to Rs.22,000

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Up to Rs.19,000

Suzuki 

Up to Rs.18,000

Yamaha R15

Up to Rs.17,500

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Up to Rs.16,500

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Up to Rs.15,000

Bajaj Pulsar Series

Up to Rs.12,000

Suzuki Burgman Street 125

Up to Rs.6,500 

Honda Dio 125

Up to Rs.6,200

Hero HF Deluxe

Up to Rs.5,500

FAQs on GST Impact on Bikes

  • What is the GST that is applicable on two-wheelers that are less than 350 cc?

    The GST that is applicable on two-wheelers that are less than 350 cc is 18%.

  • What is the GST that is applicable on two-wheelers that are more than 350 cc?

    The tax that is applicable on two-wheelers that are more than 350 cc is 40%

  • What is the GST that is applicable on scooters?

    Currently, the GST that is applicable on scooters is 18%.

  • Can ITC be claimed on the GST that is paid to purchase a two-wheeler?

    No, ITC cannot be claimed on the GST that is paid to purchase a two-wheeler.

  • What was the tax rate earlier on two-wheelers that are below 350 cc?

    Earlier, the tax that was levied on two-wheelers that are below 350 cc was 18%.

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