India’s domestic two-wheeler market recorded sales of 24,63,103 units in September 2026, which represents a 13.50% rise compared to 21,70,100 units registered in the same month a year earlier. Volumes also advanced by 21.05% over August 2026, when domestic sales stood at 20,34,698 units. The top ten two-wheeler models collectively contributed 16,14,472 units, contrasted with 14,41,876 units in September 2025. This accounted for an 11.97% expansion, with seven out of the ten models registering improved sales figures.
Top Ten Models and Segment Performance
Hero Splendor kept its hold on first place by dispatching 4,31,279 units, growing 12.49% from 3,83,383 units in September 2025. It gained 47,896 units and made up 26.71% of the combined top ten volume. Honda Activa recorded the biggest volume addition and fastest percentage growth on the list, with sales hitting 3,52,271 units, up 48.19% from 2,37,716 units. Its surge of 1,14,555 units represented nearly two-thirds of the net increase across the top ten.
Honda Shine occupied third position with 189,941 units, reporting a steady rise of 2.64% over the 185,059 units sold a year before. TVS Jupiter followed with 154,725 units, showing an 8.87% improvement from 142,116 units, while Bajaj Pulsar completed the top five by registering 136,313 units. Pulsar volumes dropped by 12.51% from 155,798 units, amounting to a reduction of 19,485 units, which was the sharpest decline among the top ten entries.
Breakdown of Top Ten Two-Wheeler Sales
| Rank / Model | September 2026 Sales | September 2025 Sales | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hero Splendor | 4,31,279 units | 3,83,383 units | +12.49% |
| 2. Honda Activa | 3,52,271 units | 2,37,716 units | +48.19% |
| 3. Honda Shine | 1,89,941 units | 1,85,059 units | +2.64% |
| 4. TVS Jupiter | 1,54,725 units | 1,42,116 units | +8.87% |
| 5. Bajaj Pulsar | 1,36,313 units | 1,55,798 units | -12.51% |
| 6. Hero HF Deluxe | 1,14,064 units | 1,18,043 units | -3.37% |
| 7. Suzuki Access | 71,928 units | 72,238 units | -0.43% |
| 8. TVS Apache | 61,148 units | 53,326 units | +14.67% |
| 9. TVS XL | 55,517 units | 53,752 units* | +3.29% |
| 10. Royal Enfield Classic 350 | 47,286 units | 40,449 units | +16.90% |
*Calculated from reported percentage and volume data.
Scooters and Category Breakdown
Hero HF Deluxe placed sixth with 114,064 units, down 3.37% from 118,043 units, whereas Suzuki Access achieved 71,928 units, remaining mostly flat with a slight decline of 0.43% against 72,238 units last year. TVS Apache registered 61,148 units, expanding 14.67% over 53,326 units. TVS XL followed with 55,517 units, up 3.29%, and Royal Enfield Classic 350 concluded the list with 47,286 units, increasing its sales by 16.90% compared to 40,449 units in September 2025.
Motorcycles remained the largest domestic category by volume, recording 14,12,010 units in September 2026. However, growth for motorcycles stayed restricted to 2.79% year-on-year, contrasting with a much faster 34.07% surge for scooters. Domestic scooter sales reached their highest ever total at 9,95,576 units, adding 252,974 units compared to September 2025. Scooters contributed roughly 86% of the domestic market's overall yearly volume growth, accounting for 40.42% of September sales while motorcycles held a 57.33% share. Moped sales totaled 55,517 units, growing 3.29% year-on-year.
Exports and Q3 Performance
Two-wheeler exports reached 544,797 units in September, rising 26.83% from 429,562 units in the prior year. Motorcycles drove overseas shipments with 465,163 units, up 24.42%, while scooter exports jumped 41.27% to 76,370 units. Moped exports ticked up to 3,264 units. Total combined volumes including domestic and export figures touched 3,007,900 units, growing 15.70% year-on-year and 16.14% month-on-month.
During the July to September 2026 quarter, domestic two-wheeler sales hit 6,421,284 units, marking a 15.05% expansion over 5,581,174 units in Q3 CY2025. Motorcycles contributed 3,619,853 units, advancing 7.40%, and scooters grew 27.44% to reach 2,649,481 units. Mopeds registered 151,950 units, up 15.44%. Quarterly exports climbed 27.70% to 1,654,347 units. Total cumulative domestic and export volumes for Q3 CY2026 reached 8,075,631 units, reflecting a 17.44% improvement from 6,876,642 units a year earlier.
- Hero Splendor led overall volumes with 4,31,279 units.
- Honda Activa recorded the highest percentage growth at 48.19%.
- Bajaj Pulsar experienced the steepest decline among the top ten, falling 12.51%.
- Domestic scooter sales hit an all-time high of 9,95,576 units.