Hero MotoCorp: Maintains Number One Position
Between April and September 2025, Hero MotoCorp sold a total of 24.14 lakh units. The Hero Splendor was the company’s best-selling bike. Models like the HF Deluxe and Passion Xtec also maintained strong demand in both rural and urban markets. Hero’s bikes have been the bestsellers due to their affordability, reliable engines, and superior mileage.

Honda: Scooters Solidify Position
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) secured the second position. During this period, the company sold 21.84 lakh units. The Honda Activa was the top-selling model for Honda, becoming India’s best-selling scooter. The company also expanded its presence in the motorcycle segment. Models like the Honda Shine 100 and Shine 125 played a significant role in the company’s volume growth.

TVS Motor: Strong Performance in Scooters and Premium Bikes
TVS Motor Company ranked third. The company sold a total of 17.20 lakh units in H1 FY26. The Jupiter scooter and Apache motorcycle were the company’s bestsellers. The Raider 125 and electric scooter iQube EV further strengthened the company’s market hold.

Bajaj Auto: Momentum with Pulsar and Chetak
Bajaj Auto, in fourth place, sold 11.43 lakh units. The Pulsar and the electric scooter Chetak were the best-selling models.

Suzuki and Royal Enfield
Suzuki Motorcycle India, in fifth place, recorded sales of 5.23 lakh units. The Access 125 remains the company’s bestseller, while the Burgman Street has also gained traction.

Royal Enfield secured the 6th position, selling 4.53 lakh units. Bikes such as the Classic 350, Bullet 350, and Hunter 350 have given it a strong position in the premium segment.

Year-on-year, the company experienced a 19% growth, with 323,230 vehicle registrations completed in September. This period was particularly noteworthy for Hero MotoCorp as it surpassed the production of 125 million two-wheelers, making it the first Indian two-wheeler company to achieve this feat.

Motorcycles have always been a core component of Hero’s sales. In September 2025, the company sold 626,217 motorcycles, reflecting a roughly 5% increase from the previous year (597,529 units) and strong growth compared to August 2025 (501,523 units). However, there was a slight decline in Year-to-Date (YTD) sales, with 28,02,266 units sold this year compared to 28,57,090 units last year.

While motorcycle sales saw a minor dip, the scooter segment propelled the company’s growth. Hero dispatched 61,003 scooter units in September 2025, which is a 54% increase from September 2024 (39,521 units). YTD scooter sales also increased by 29%, reaching 2,55,506 units.

Hero’s EV subsidiary, Vida, also performed well in September 2025, registering 12,736 EV units. The EV market share grew from 4.7% last year to 12.2%. The demand for the Vida VX2 model, in particular, exceeded supply in several cities, bolstering the EV portfolio. GST reforms and the onset of the festive season further boosted Hero’s sales. The company launched 12 new or updated products in the last year, leading to increased bookings and dealership visits.

In the 350cc and below category, the company sold 1,07,478 units in September 2025, a 43% increase from the previous year. Total sales for April-September 2025 reached 5,09,610 units, representing a 32% increase. The premium segment, comprising motorcycles above 350cc, saw sales of 16,850 units, a 45% increase compared to the previous year. The total sales for this category from April to September reached 82,293 units, reflecting a 22% growth.

The domestic market witnessed the sale of 1,13,573 motorcycles, a 43% increase compared to the previous year. Export performance was also strong, with sales of 10,755 units in September, representing a 41% increase. A total of 70,421 units were exported from April-September 2025, signifying a significant 60% jump. With the implementation of GST 2.0, motorcycles up to 350cc became more affordable, with the tax rate on these motorcycles being reduced to 18 percent. As a result, Royal Enfield reduced the prices of its 350cc models starting September 22. Previously, these motorcycles were subject to a 28% GST. Consequently, prices of Royal Enfield 350cc models decreased by up to 20,000 rupees.