Honda currently retails nine premium motorcycles and one scooter above the 350cc mark in India.
25 Sep 2025 | 2221 Views | By Akbar Merchant
The updated GST 2.0 slabs have brought cheer to much of the automotive industry, especially smaller cars, scooters and bikes that now enjoy lower prices. But for big bike buyers, it’s a different story altogether. In fact, some of the hardest-hit models belong to Honda’s BigWing line-up, which has become ...
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The updated GST 2.0 slabs have brought cheer to much of the automotive industry, especially smaller cars, scooters and bikes that now enjoy lower prices. But for big bike buyers, it’s a different story altogether. In fact, some of the hardest-hit models belong to Honda’s BigWing line-up, which has become significantly more expensive overnight.
Honda currently retails nine premium motorcycles and one scooter above the 350cc mark in India, and every single one of them has seen a price revision under the new regime. The hikes are substantial too—going as high as Rs 2.92 lakh depending on the model.
Honda’s large-capacity range in India has grown rapidly over the past couple of years, with a mix of cruisers, adventure tourers, nakeds, sportbikes and even a unique adventure-style maxi-scooter. This has allowed the company to establish one of the most rounded premium portfolios in the country, covering nearly every major big-bike segment.
At the more accessible end of the line-up sits the Rebel 500, a laid-back parallel-twin cruiser, and its adventure-touring sibling, the NX500. Both have served as the stepping stone into Honda’s multi-cylinder world, balancing usability with big-bike appeal.
Further up the chain is Honda’s other twin-cylinder platform, which powers the XL750 Transalp—a modern midsize ADV that slots between the affordable entry-level models and the premium litre-class offerings—as well as the X-ADV, a one-of-a-kind adventure-styled maxi-scooter that blends scooter practicality with motorcycle capability.
Honda also caters to enthusiasts seeking inline-fours. The CB750 Hornet sits in the middle of the line-up, while the much-loved CB650R naked and CBR650R sportbike continue to be strong draws for riders wanting a relatively accessible taste of the classic Honda four-cylinder experience.
Moving into the litre-class territory, Honda positions the CB1000 Hornet SP as one of the most value-for-money 1000cc four-cylinder motorcycles on sale in India, offering flagship performance without an exorbitant price tag. At the very top, the brand fields two halo products: the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, its MotoGP-inspired superbike, and the GL1800 Gold Wing Tour, Honda’s legendary flagship touring machine.
All of these models now command noticeably higher prices post-GST 2.0. While the percentage increase varies across the range, the absolute hikes are steep, with the Gold Wing Tour and Fireblade among the worst hit—rising by nearly Rs 3 lakh. For prospective buyers, this means Honda’s already premium products have now moved further out of reach.
That said, the company’s BigWing portfolio remains one of the most diverse and aspirational in the Indian market, appealing to a wide spectrum of riders. But with the new GST slabs clearly favouring smaller-capacity machines, it’s the big bike buyer who ends up footing the bigger bill.