New Royal Enfield Classic 350
After taking a look at the top 10 scooter sales last month, let us now take a look at the top 10 motorcycles. In May 2026, top 10 motorcycles recorded sales of 9,02,658 units, registering a modest 1.94% growth over 8,85,467 units sold in May 2025. While commuter motorcycles continued to dominate volumes, premium motorcycles from Royal Enfield posted healthy growth, reflecting strong demand across segments.
Top 10 Motorcycles May 2026
Hero Splendor retained its position as India’s highest-selling motorcycle with 3,48,115 units sold in May 2026. Sales improved by 12.17% YoY, resulting in an increase of 37,780 units over the corresponding month last year. Splendor alone accounted for 38.57% of total motorcycle sales. Honda Shine secured second place with 1,55,441 units, although sales declined marginally by 1.79% when compared to 1,58,271 units sold a year ago.
Top 10 Motorcycles May 2026
Bajaj Pulsar rounded off the top three with 1,24,270 units, posting a modest 1.73% growth over May 2025. Pulsar’s share stood at 13.77%, maintaining its position as the country’s best-selling sports commuter motorcycle lineup. Hero HF Deluxe witnessed the steepest decline among the top-selling motorcycles. Sales dropped by 38.09% to 66,722 units from 1,07,768 units sold in May 2025. Despite the sharp fall, it remained the fourth best-selling motorcycle in the country.
TVS Apache continued its positive momentum with sales of 53,900 units, registering 9.78% growth over the previous year. The Apache range maintained its position as one of the strongest performers in the premium commuter segment. Honda CB Unicorn also posted healthy gains, with sales increasing 22.05% to 34,925 units. The motorcycle continues to enjoy strong demand among buyers looking for a reliable premium commuter.
Top 10 Motorcycles May 2026
TVS Raider recorded 34,852 units, witnessing a slight decline of 1.55% compared to May 2025. Royal Enfield continued to witness healthy demand for its 350cc motorcycles. Classic 350 registered sales of 34,594 units, growing by 20.84% over the previous year. The motorcycle secured eighth place in the overall rankings.
Bullet 350 emerged as one of the fastest-growing motorcycles among the top ten, recording sales of 23,372 units. This translated to a growth of 35.26% compared to May 2025, helping it secure the tenth spot on the sales chart. Bajaj Platina, meanwhile, reported sales of 26,467 units, down 5.20% YoY.
Total domestic 2W Sales May 2026
Motorcycle Segment Maintains Leadership
Motorcycles continue to dominate India’s two-wheeler market despite the rapid rise of scooters. As per industry data, motorcycle sales stood at 11,13,973 units in May 2026, accounting for 58.56% of total two-wheeler sales. The segment registered growth of 7.20% YoY, maintaining its position as the largest category in the domestic two-wheeler market.
The latest sales figures show that while commuter motorcycles continue to generate the bulk of volumes, premium offerings such as Royal Enfield Classic 350, Bullet 350 and TVS Apache are steadily expanding their share, indicating a growing appetite for higher-capacity motorcycles among Indian buyers.