With GST absorption and the complimentary quickshifter, customers can now get the Aprilia RS457 for Rs. 4.35 lakh, saving them over Rs. 35,000.
KTM and Triumph Absorb GST Hike so do aprilia have all opted to absorb costs rather than pass the additional expense on to the customer. Purchases during the holiday season may have been disrupted by the abrupt increase in GST to 40% on motorcycles larger than 350cc. Still, some of the leading brands in the two-wheeler market have chosen to take a completely different approach.
Key Details
| Brand | Models Affected | Strategy Taken | Customer Impact / Savings | Price Movement |
| KTM | Duke 390, RC 390, Adventure 390; Duke 160, 200, 250 | Absorbed the GST hike | Prices unchanged; sub-350cc models get direct GST reduction | No price increase |
| Aprilia | RS 457, Tuono 457 | Absorbed GST + Free Quickshifter | RS 457 buyers save over ₹35,000 (₹15,000 GST absorption + ₹20,500 quickshifter free) | RS 457 at ₹4.35 lakh, Tuono 457 at ₹3.95 lakh |
| Triumph/Bajaj | Speed 400, Scrambler 400X, Speed T4, Thruxton 400 | Passed the GST hike to customers | Prices remain stable; no additional burden on customers | No price increase |
| Royal Enfield | Scram 440, Guerrilla 450, Himalayan 450, 650cc models | Passed GST hike to customers | Price hikes up to ₹29,486 in 450cc–650cc models; sub-350cc lineup gets up to ₹22,000 reduction | Significant hikes for mid & large bikes |
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Triumph and Bajaj Hold Prices Steady in 400cc Segment
Triumph and Bajaj Auto have taken a similar stand with regard to their 400cc family. The pre-GST costs of the Speed 400, Scrambler 400X, Speed T4, and the newly released Thruxton 400 have not changed. In the middle-weight market in India, where Triumph has quickly established a position since 2023, this choice is especially crucial.
Aprilia’s RS 457 and Tuono 457 Stay Attractive
With Piaggio India bearing the entire cost of the increased GST, the Aprilia Tuono 457 is still available for Rs. 3.95 lakh (ex-showroom Maharashtra). In contrast, the RS 457 has an even better offer. With a combined GST absorption of Rs. 15,000 and a free quickshifter worth Rs. 20,500, consumers can save over Rs. 35,000 even if the updated sticker is priced at Rs. 4.35 lakh.
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KTM Maintains Prices Across 390 and Sub-350cc Models
KTM was one of the first to announce that the ex-showroom costs of its well-liked 390 series, which includes the Duke, RC, and Adventure, will remain the same. The Austrian business has made sure that customers can still get its products without having to pay an additional rupee by internalizing the GST hike. The GST reduction has been directly transferred to KTM models with displacements under 350 cc, such as the 160 Duke, 200 Duke, and 250 Duke.
Royal Enfield Takes the Opposite Path
In every case, what may have been a hindrance has been transformed into a chance. Royal Enfield, another formidable competitor in the 450 cc market, has decided to raise the costs. Larger motorcycles in the 450 cc and 650 cc segments now face a GST-led price hike of up to Rs. 29,486, while the sub-350 cc lineup enjoys a price reduction of up to Rs. 22,000.
Price Hikes Across Royal Enfield Lineup
The Scram 440 is now between Rs. 2.23 lakh and Rs. 2.31 lakh, ex-showroom, after a rise of up to Rs. 15,641. With price increases of up to Rs. 18,479, the Guerrilla 450 range now ranges from Rs. 2.56 lakh to Rs. 2.72 lakh. With a price increase of up to Rs. 21,682, the Himalayan 450 has the biggest spike, going from Rs. 3.05 lakh to Rs. 3.20 lakh, ex-showroom.
PPX Saying
The GST hike on motorcycles above 350cc has created two distinct strategies in India’s two-wheeler market. Aprilia, KTM, and Triumph have chosen to absorb the additional costs, turning a potential challenge into customer savings and loyalty. On the other hand, Royal Enfield’s price hikes place its mid-capacity models at a disadvantage against rivals offering better value. For customers, this season is shaping up as a unique opportunity to save big on premium motorcycles while the market readjusts to new GST norms.
