GST Rate Cut on Motorcycles: These Popular Bikes Will Get Cheaper from Sept 22

The recent introduction of the second phase of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has introduced two new slabs of taxation: a 5% tax slab and an 18% tax slab. As per the revised structure, motorcycles below the 350cc engine capacity mark will attract 18% GST compared to the previous tax slab of 28%.

Notably, the new tax slabs will come into effect from September 22 onwards as per the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In addition to that, another revision contributing to the lowered cost of motorcycles below 350cc will be the change of tax slab of auto parts to 18%, a cut of 10% from the previous 28%.

Here are 5 popular bikes that will get cheaper from September 22 as a result of the GST revision including Royal Enfield Classic 350, Yamaha MT-03, TVS Apache RTR 310, Jawa 42 Bobber and BMW G 310 RR, among others:

Royal Enfield Classic 350

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is powered by a J-Series, 349cc single-cylinder engine producing 20 bhp and 27 Nm of torque, paired to a five-speed gearbox. Additionally, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 1.97 lakh.

Yamaha MT-03

The Yamaha MT-03 is powered by a 321cc engine producing 41.4 bhp and 29.5 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The Yamaha MT-03 has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 3.49 lakh.

TVS Apache RTR 310

The 2025 TVS Apache RTR 310 is powered by the same 312.2cc single cylinder, four stroke, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, spark ignited reverse-inclined engine which powered the outgoing model. Additionally, it has different ride modes including Sport, Track and SuperMoto mode making 35.11 bhp at 9,700 rpm and 28.7 Nm of torque at 6,650 rpm. In addition to that, the bike produces 26.73 bhp at 7,650 rpm and 27.3 Nm of torque at 6,700 rpm in urban and rain mode. It has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 2.39 lakh.

Jawa 42 Bobber

The Jawa 42 Bobber is powered by a 334cc liquid-cooled engine, the engine produces 29.49 bhp and 30 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with an assist and slipper clutch. The Jawa 42 Bobber gives a modern vibe to the retro styling of the bike and the price of the bike ranges from Rs 2.09 lakh to Rs 2.29 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom.

BMW G 310 RR

German automaker, BMW’s 310 RR is powered by a four-stroke, four-valve, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing maximum output of 37.5 bhp and 29 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. It boasts a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 3.05 lakh.