Moto Morini to absorb GST hike

Sumesh Soman Updated: October 01, 2025, 12:20 PM IST

Moto Morini that comes under the Adishwar Auto Ride India (AARI) umbrella will absorb the GST hike to protect its customers. This also includes the Benelli 502C model which is the naked offering from Benelli.

  • The Moto Morini portfolio has four bikes on offer with price ranging from Rs 4.29 lakh to Rs 6.30 lakh
  • The Benelli 502C costs Rs 5.25 lakh
  • A price revision after the festive season is possible

Adishwar Auto Ride India (AARI) has announced that it will absorb the GST hike imposed on motorcycles above 350CC, this move has been done to protect the customers and with the festive season around the corner, the brand looks forward to boost sales by not passing the tax hike onto the customers.

The Moto Morini portfolio offers two adventure models - X-Cape 650 and X-Cape 650X, both are priced at Rs 5.99 lakh and Rs 6.30 lakh, respectively. Other offerings include the Seiemmezzo twins and both are offered at an ex-showroom price of Rs 4.29 lakh. The sister brand Benelli is offering the 502C for the outgoing price of Rs 5.25 lakh, the brand also offers an adventure tourer - TRK 502 and 502X, along with the modern classic Leoncino 500, and the prices for these models have been hiked.

Model Price (lakh, ex-showroom)
Moto Morini Seiemmezzo Retro Street Rs 4.29
Moto Morini Seiemmezzo Scrambler Rs 4.29
Moto Morini X-Cape 650 Rs 5.99
Moto Morini X-Cape 650 X Rs 6.30
Benelli 502C Rs 5.25

We can expect a revision of the prices after the festive season is offer.