The iPhone 17 Pro Max carries a price tag between Rs 1,49,900 and Rs 2,29,900. Interestingly, buyers looking at this premium smartphone now find themselves in the same budget zone as some of Royal Enfield’s most popular motorcycles — the Hunter 350, Bullet 350, and Classic 350.
Thanks to tax revisions under the new GST 2.0 structure, the ex-showroom price of these bikes has dropped noticeably. While road tax, registration, and insurance will add to the cost, most variants can still be purchased for under Rs 2,29,900, with only a handful of top trims going higher. The revised rates take effect from September 22.
GST 2.0 Cuts Costs for 350cc Bikes
Under GST 2.0, motorcycles with up to 350cc engines now fall in the 18% tax slab, compared to the 28% bracket under GST 1.0. This shift has translated into a direct reduction in showroom prices, making entry-level Royal Enfields more affordable.
All three models — the Hunter 350, Bullet 350, and Classic 350 — share the brand’s J-Series single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-oil cooled engine. It produces 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
New Price Range for Hunter 350
The Hunter 350 has seen an average price drop of 8.2%.
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Factory: Rs 1,37,640 (earlier Rs 1,49,900)
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Dapper/Rio: Rs 1,62,292 (earlier Rs 1,76,750)
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Rebel/London/Tokyo: Rs 1,66,883 (earlier Rs 1,81,750)
Bullet 350 Sees Reduction Too
The Bullet 350 lineup also reflects an 8.2% cut.
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Battalion: Rs 1,62,161 (earlier Rs 1,76,625)
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Military: Rs 1,62,795 (earlier Rs 1,77,316)
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Standard: Rs 1,85,187 (earlier Rs 2,01,707)
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Black Gold: Rs 2,02,409 (earlier Rs 2,20,466)
Classic 350 Prices Revised
Similarly, the Classic 350 now starts at Rs 1,81,118, down from Rs 1,97,253, with the top-end Emerald Green variant now priced at Rs 2,15,750 compared to Rs 2,34,972 earlier. All trims reflect a price cut of around 8.2%.
Bigger Bikes Now Costlier
While sub-350cc motorcycles have become cheaper, larger capacity models face higher taxes under the new rules. Bikes above 350cc now fall in the 40% GST slab. Earlier, under GST 1.0, they attracted 28% GST plus a 3% cess, making the total 31%.
