The Indian motorcycle market remained steady in May 2026, with the top 10 motorcycles collectively clocking 9,27,855 units, compared to 9,05,452 units in May 2025. This translated into a modest 2% year-on-year growth, indicating stable demand despite mixed performances across commuter, executive, and premium motorcycle segments.
Hero MotoCorp continued to dominate the motorcycle chart, led by the evergreen Splendor, while Honda Shine retained its second position despite a marginal decline. Bajaj Pulsar, TVS Apache, Honda CB Unicorn, and Royal Enfield Classic 350 were among the key gainers during the month.
Top 10 Motorcycles in May 2026
Rank
OEM
Model
May 2026 Sales
May 2025 Sales
YoY Growth
1
Hero
Splendor
3,48,115
3,10,335
12%
2
Honda
Shine
1,55,441
1,58,271
-2%
3
Bajaj
Pulsar
1,24,270
1,22,151
2%
4
Hero
HF Deluxe
66,722
1,07,768
-38%
5
TVS
Apache
53,900
49,099
10%
6
TVS
XL
48,569
37,264
30%
7
Honda
CB Unicorn
34,925
28,616
22%
8
TVS
Raider
34,852
35,401
-2%
9
Royal Enfield
Classic 350
34,594
28,628
21%
10
Bajaj
Platina
26,467
27,919
-5%
Total
9,27,855
9,05,452
2%
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Hero Splendor continued its commanding run as India’s best-selling motorcycle. In May 2026, Splendor recorded sales of 3,48,115 units, up from 3,10,335 units in May 2025. This resulted in a healthy 12% year-on-year growth. Splendor alone contributed over one-third of the total volumes among the top 10 motorcycles.
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Honda Shine ranked second with 1,55,441 units sold in May 2026. Sales were slightly lower than the 1,58,271 units recorded in May 2025, reflecting a 2% decline.
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Bajaj Pulsar secured third position with 1,24,270 units in May 2026, compared to 1,22,151 units in May 2025. The model range posted a 2% year-on-year growth.
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Hero HF Deluxe ranked fourth, but witnessed the steepest decline among the top 10 motorcycles. Sales dropped to 66,722 units in May 2026 from 1,07,768 units in May 2025, marking a significant 38% year-on-year fall.
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TVS Apache recorded 53,900 units in May 2026, up from 49,099 units in May 2025. This represented a 10% growth.
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TVS XL stood sixth with 48,569 units sold in May 2026, compared to 37,264 units in May 2025. The model posted a strong 30% year-on-year growth.
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Honda CB Unicorn registered 34,925 units in May 2026, up from 28,616 units in May 2025, growing by 22%. Its strong performance highlights continued demand for refined, comfortable, and reliable motorcycles in the 150cc commuter segment.
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Royal Enfield Classic 350 also delivered a strong month, with sales of 34,594 units against 28,628 units last year.
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TVS Raider recorded 34,852 units in May 2026, slightly lower than 35,401 units in May 2025, resulting in a 2% decline.
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Bajaj Platina ranked tenth with 26,467 units, compared to 27,919 units in May 2025.
Conclusion
May 2026 was another month where the Indian motorcycle market was led by familiar names. The Hero Splendor continued to be India’s most trusted motorcycle, while the Honda Shine and Bajaj Pulsar retained their strong positions among mass-market buyers.
The performance of models like TVS Apache, Honda CB Unicorn, and Royal Enfield Classic 350Â shows that demand is gradually strengthening for motorcycles that offer more than just basic commuting. At the same time, the decline in HF Deluxe and Platina indicates some stress in the lower commuter segment.
With total top 10 motorcycle sales at 9.28 lakh units, the market remained positive, though only marginally. The coming months will show whether rural demand, festive season inventory planning, and new product updates can accelerate growth further in the motorcycle segment.
