New GST rates for bicycles and scooters: from Triumph, Bullet, Harley to Bajaj, check what becomes cheaper and becomes more expensive

The Council of Goods and Services Tax (GST) has approved a major change in tax plates that will make two -wheelers cheaper at entry level and at the same time impose a higher levy on larger vehicles. The new rates will take effect from September 22, the first day of Navratri. Two -wheelers with engine capacity under 350 cc will attract 18 percent GST, a decrease of 28 percent. This includes almost 98 percent of the Indian motorcycle market. Motorcycles above 350cc, including models in the 450cc and 650cc categories, will be confronted with a burden of 40 percent described as a ‘sander’.

New GST rates for bicycles:

New GST rates for less than 350 cc bikes

Popular scooters under 350cc (2025 GST -update)

All prices ex-showroom

New GST rates for cars

Gasoline, LPG and CNG cars under 1,200 cc and no more than 4,000 mm long and diesel cars up to 1500 cc and 4,000 mm long are now taxed at 18 percent instead of 28 percent. Cars with a higher engine capacity and length, together with racing cars, will fall under 40 percent brackets.

EVs remain unchanged

Electric vehicles remain taxed at 5 percent. Industrial leaders said that the continuation of this rate will support the goals of Indian mobility of India.

The GST Council has moved from a four-ripe structure of 5, 12, 18 and 28 percent to a simpler frame with two main album-5 percent and 18 percent-to with a special 40 percent plate for selected categories.(Safeguard: All prices are based on official websites and sources from the industry. Contact your nearest dealer for the exact ex-showroom price.)