With the new GST 2.0 reform rates coming into effect from September 22, Triumph Motorcycles and KTM India, both operated under the management of Bajaj Auto, have announced that there will be no increase in the prices of Triumph’s 400cc models and KTM’s 390 range. As per the new GST structure, the GST rate on motorcycles with engines above 350 cc will increase from 31% (28% + 3% cess) to 40%.
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Although there is no mention of how long Bajaj Auto will bear the price hike, the brands concerned will benefit from the increase in customer base and will be able to take full advantage of the situation. In the Triumph range, all motorcycles in the 400cc category, including the Speed 400, Speed T4, Scrambler 400X, Scrambler 400XC and the recently introduced Thruxton 400, will continue to be sold without any changes. In the case of KTM, there will be no change in prices for the 390cc range, which includes the 390 Duke, RC390, Enduro R and Adventure.
Notably, the closest rival brand to the above mentioned motorcycles is Royal Enfield, whose Himalayan 450 is now more expensive than the 390 Adventure
As far as sub-350 cc KTM models, including the 160 Duke, 200 Duke, 250 Duke and 250 Adventure, the entire benefit of the GST cut has been passed on directly to buyers, making the motorcycles available at more affordable prices.
