What a ₹2,499 service on a 350 really costs

Our periodic service for 350 cc and larger bikes is listed at ₹2,499. That figure is labour plus small consumables, and customers sometimes see a final bill of ₹4,500 or more and wonder why. Here is a realistic breakdown for a typical 350, so you know what to expect before you book.

The ₹2,499 covers about six hours of a mechanic’s time: draining and refilling the oil, changing the oil filter, cleaning or checking the air filter, checking valve clearances, adjusting the clutch, throttle and brakes, cleaning and lubricating the chain, a computer scan where the bike supports it, a road test and a wash. It also includes cleaning chemicals, grease and small fasteners.

Oil and filters are billed at cost. A 350 takes about 2.5 litres of oil; a good semi-synthetic costs roughly ₹1,250 for that amount, a fully synthetic ₹1,900. An oil filter is ₹180 to ₹300. So most customers add ₹1,500 to ₹2,200 here.

Some parts are due only at certain intervals. A spark plug, at around ₹350, is due every 10,000 km on most 350s. An air filter element costs ₹450 to ₹700 and is replaced every 10,000 to 15,000 km. Brake pads, if worn, are ₹600 to ₹1,800 a pair. We photograph anything that needs replacing and call you with a price before fitting it. On a bike with no extra parts due, the total is usually between ₹4,000 and ₹4,700. Every item appears separately on the invoice, and your old parts go home with you.