Royal Enfield’s top-selling motorcycles — Hunter 350, Bullet 350, and Classic 350 — have just become significantly more affordable under the new GST 2.0 tax structure. With revised tax slabs, these iconic bikes are now priced lower than Apple’s recently launched iPhone 17 Pro Max.
📉 What Changed Under GST 2.0?
In the earlier GST regime, motorcycles with engine capacity up to 350cc attracted a 28% GST rate. Under GST 2.0, this has been reduced to 18%, resulting in a direct price cut of around 8.2% across Royal Enfield’s sub-350cc portfolio.
This rationalisation has translated into price reductions ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹19,200 depending on the variant.
🏍️ New Prices of Royal Enfield Motorcycles
🔹 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
- Old Price (Pre-GST 2.0): ₹1,49,900 – ₹1,81,750
- New Price (Post-GST 2.0): ₹1,37,640 – ₹1,66,883
- Price Cut: Up to ₹14,867
🔹 Royal Enfield Bullet 350
- Old Price: ₹1,76,625 – ₹2,20,466
- New Price: ₹1,62,161 – ₹2,02,409
- Price Cut: Up to ₹18,057
🔹 Royal Enfield Classic 350
- Old Price: ₹1,97,253 – ₹2,34,972
- New Price: ₹1,81,118 – ₹2,15,750
- Price Cut: Up to ₹19,222
📱 Cheaper Than the iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple’s latest iPhone 17 Pro Max is priced between ₹1,49,900 and ₹2,29,900. With GST 2.0 benefits, you can now get a brand-new Royal Enfield 350cc motorcycle at a starting price of just ₹1.37 lakh (ex-showroom) — which is less than the cost of Apple’s premium smartphone.
Even after adding road tax, insurance, and registration charges, most variants of the Hunter 350, Bullet 350, and Classic 350 can be owned at a total on-road cost below the ₹2.29 lakh price tag of the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
🔧 What Does This Mean for Buyers?
- ✅ More Affordable Bikes – Riders get better value with reduced upfront costs.
- ✅ Festival Season Boost – Lower prices are expected to fuel demand during the festive months.
- ✅ Better Rural Penetration – The price cut makes Royal Enfield bikes more attractive in semi-urban and rural markets.
- ✅ Competitive Edge – With popular rivals still priced higher, Royal Enfield strengthens its hold in the mid-size motorcycle segment.
⚙️ The Engine & Performance Remain Unchanged
The Hunter 350, Bullet 350, and Classic 350 continue to be powered by the proven 349cc J-series single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-oil cooled engine producing 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Performance, reliability, and classic Royal Enfield charm remain intact — now at a more affordable price.
📊 Bigger Picture
While bikes under 350cc benefit the most, motorcycles above 350cc now fall under the 40% GST slab (up from ~31% earlier), making them more expensive. This further strengthens demand for sub-350cc motorcycles, which form the backbone of Royal Enfield’s sales in India.
🏁 Final Word
With GST 2.0 cutting prices by up to ₹19,000, Royal Enfield Hunter, Bullet, and Classic 350 models have become more affordable than Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max. For buyers looking for style, performance, and value, this price drop could be the perfect trigger to finally own a Royal Enfield.