Hero Splendor Leads September Motorcycle Sales as Total Segment Volumes Rise

Hero Splendor maintained its position as the top-selling motorcycle in September 2026, registering 4,31,279 units and growing 12.49 percent over the previous year. The top 10 motorcycles recorded combined sales of 11,34,856 units during the month as the festive season approached. Honda Shine ranked second with 1,89,941 units, while Bajaj Pulsar placed third with 1,36,313 units despite a 12.51 percent decline. Hero HF Deluxe and TVS Apache rounded out the top five with 1,14,064 and 61,148 units respectively. Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Honda Unicorn followed closely behind, with Unicorn posting the strongest percentage growth among the top 10 at 43.59 percent, reaching 46,468 units.

Market Totals

Domestic motorcycle sales reached 14,12,010 units in September 2026, marking a 2.79 percent increase from the previous year. Exports grew at a faster pace of 24.42 percent to reach 4,65,163 units. Combined domestic sales and exports totaled 18,77,173 units, representing 7.41 percent growth over September 2025. For the July to September quarter, domestic sales hit 36,19,853 units, while exports totaled 14,31,501 units. Combined quarterly figures reached 50,51,354 units, showing a 12.79 percent rise over the same quarter last year. Exports contributed more to the quarterly volume increase than the domestic market.

Context

Two-wheeler sales in India typically experience a significant surge during the autumn months due to festival purchases. The strong export growth seen across both September and the broader quarter highlights expanding global demand for Indian-manufactured motorcycles.