Royal Enfield has announced a price cut across its 350cc range with a direct ex-showroom reduction of up to ₹22,000 effective September 22, following the GST rate cut on sub-350cc two-wheelers from 28% to 18%. The price drop applies to all motorcycles in Royal Enfield’s popular 350cc lineup, including the Classic 350, Hunter 350, Bullet 350, and Meteor 350.

What’s changing and why it matters

This is a big win for riders, and it’s all thanks to a tax change. With GST on sub-350cc bikes now at 18%, Royal Enfield says the entire benefit will reflect in customer pricing. For buyers, this means real, tangible savings that could add up to a five-figure discount on the final bill, depending on the bike and location. B Govindarajan says the move “will make motorcycles under 350cc more accessible” as the brand opens up to a larger riding community.

Models getting cheaper

The entire 350cc family is getting a price cut. The 350cc lineup covers crowd favorites such as the Hunter, Classic, Bullet and Meteor, along with the distinctive Goan Classic variant. All of these bikes feature the same 349cc engine that qualifies for the new, lower GST rate. While the exact savings will vary, initial reports indicate buyers can expect to save between ₹14,000 to as much as ₹22,000 on the ex-showroom price, with the most popular bikes seeing the biggest reductions.

Key numbers to know

• Effective date: September 22, 2025 for revised invoicing at dealerships across the country.
• Tax shift: up to 350cc now at 18% GST, down from 28%; above 350cc now at 40% GST, up from 28% + 3% cess.
• Indicative reduction: up to ₹22,000 on 350cc ex-showroom prices, varying by variant and city.

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The catch for bigger bikes

While 350cc models get cheaper, Royal Enfield’s 450cc and 650cc lines (Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450 and the 650 twins) will see higher prices as the new 40% GST rate applies above 350cc, so upgrade math may not work out for some buyers. Expect a short-term surge in demand for 350cc models and premium segments will absorb the higher on-road costs including registration and insurance.

Buyer’s view

For value-conscious buyers looking at a Classic, Hunter, Bullet or Meteor, this is a good window to get a lower ex-showroom and potentially faster delivery as demand shoots up post-revision. Remember exact variant-wise pricing will be published by dealers as billing updates roll out on September 22, so check with local dealers for quotes.