Honda BigWing Motorcycles Get Price Hike of Up to Rs 2.92 Lakh

Honda BigWing - the premium arm of Honda Two-Wheelers that houses 17 motorcycles - has been impacted by the revised GST rates. Out of these 17 models, 10 are equipped with engines larger than 350cc. As a result, their prices have increased by up to Rs 2.92 lakh. More details below. In the meantime, join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss an automotive update.

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Honda BigWing

Just a quick heads-up: in May and June, Honda went on a launch spree, introducing around 6-7 of its 17 models in just these two months. Essentially, the Japanese brand brought many of its popular international products to India, which have been on sale abroad for a long time. Now, in just a few months, the new GST rates have made these premium bikes even more expensive. To keep it simple, below is a list of the affected motorcycles along with their old and new prices.

Model	New Price (Lakh)	Old Price (Lakh)	Difference
Rebel 500	5.49	5.12	37,000
NX500	6.33	5.90	43,000
CB750 Hornet	9.22	8.60	62,000
CB650R	10.30	9.60	70,000
CBR650R	11.16	10.40	76,000
XL750 Translap	11.81	11.00	81,000
X-ADV	12.79	11.91	88,000
CB1000 Hornet SP	13.29	12.36	93,000
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP	31.18	28.99	2.19
GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour	42.82	39.90	2.92

This table lists every Honda BigWing model with an engine capacity above 350cc. The Rebel 500, a cruiser motorcycle, has seen a price increase of Rs 37,000 - the smallest in the table. The largest hike is seen in the Gold Wing, often regarded as the Godfather of two-wheelers, now priced at an exorbitant Rs 42.82 lakh (ex-showroom). For those unfamiliar with this bike, here's a brief overview: it comes with a 1,833cc, 6-cylinder engine producing 126 PS and 170 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-DCT gearbox. While the riding experience is yet to be widely reviewed, it is expected to be extremely luxurious.

Two-wheelers with an engine capacity above 350cc now attract 40% GST, up from the previous 31%. This 9% increase accounts for the difference in pricing. For a comprehensive walkaround of the Honda Rebel 500, watch the video attached below.