India Mid-Size Motorcycle Sales Rise Over 10 Percent in September 2026

Motorcycle sales in the 350 to 500cc category reached 1,39,262 units in September 2026, marking a 10.77 percent increase compared to 1,25,727 units sold in September 2025. This rise added 13,535 units to the segment, driven largely by models like the Classic 350, Hunter 350, and Honda CB350.

Manufacturer Performance

Royal Enfield stayed far ahead of other brands with 1,17,179 units sold, which is an 8.16 percent year-on-year rise and gives the company an 84.14 percent share of this segment. Honda came next with 9,552 units and a 6.86 percent share, showing the strongest yearly growth among major groups at 55.85 percent. Combined sales for Bajaj, KTM, Husqvarna, and Triumph reached 9,761 units, up 23.56 percent for a 7.01 percent share. Hero and Harley-Davidson sold 2,357 units together, down 17.50 percent, while Aprilia and Kawasaki recorded 401 units and 12 units, dropping 13.20 percent and 71.43 percent respectively.

Top Models

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 kept the top spot with 47,286 units sold, up 16.90 percent from 40,449 units a year earlier. The Bullet 350 followed with 28,529 units, growing 10.09 percent, while the Hunter 350 took third place with 25,692 units, up 17.85 percent. The Meteor 350 ranked fourth despite a 25.38 percent drop to 10,772 units. The Honda CB350 rounded out the top five with 9,552 units, growing 55.85 percent over September 2025.

Other Models

Other notable figures included the Royal Enfield Himalayan at 3,029 units, down 23.10 percent, and the combined Bajaj Pulsar 350 and 400 entry at 2,568 units, up 88.96 percent. KTM 350 added 2,470 units against zero volumes last year. Harley-Davidson X440 sales dropped 21.04 percent to 2,256 units, sitting just ahead of the Bajaj Dominar 350 and 400 category at 2,253 units, which grew 270.56 percent from a low base of 608 units. The Royal Enfield Guerrilla reached 1,871 units, up 4.06 percent, and Triumph 350 contributed 1,756 units compared to no volumes in September 2025.

Context

Mid-size motorcycles in the 350 to 500cc range represent a key growth driver for major two-wheeler makers in India, appealing to buyers looking for larger engine options for city riding and touring. Monthly sales shifts across these brands often reflect changing supply cycles and new model availability.