KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Honda BigWing vehicles include - motorcycles and ADVs
- Rebel 500 price up by Rs 37,000
- Gold Wing now starts from Rs 42.82 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.
Verdict
This was expected, but it is likely to create a challenging situation for Honda, as they expanded their lineup only this year, and now all their premium bike prices have seen a significant jump. However, this is unlikely to be a problem for potential buyers of these bikes.
