India’s Top 10 Best-Selling Motorcycles of FY2026: Hero Still Rules, But the Race Below Is Fierce

India’s motorcycle market just wrapped another massive year, and the numbers tell a story that’s both predictable at the top and genuinely interesting further down the list. Over 90 lakh two-wheelers from just ten models, that’s the kind of scale that reminds you why every global manufacturer wants a piece of this market. Let’s break it down.

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Hero Splendor: The Number That Never Gets Old

Hero MotoCorp’s Splendor sold 37,27,739 units in FY2026. That’s not a typo. Nearly 37.3 lakh units from a single model. No other motorcycle on this planet comes close. The Splendor isn’t glamorous, it’s a workhorse for millions of Indians who need reliable, fuel-efficient daily transport. And it delivers, year after year, without fail.

The gap between Splendor and the second-place Honda Shine tells you everything. Shine managed 19,87,466 units, a genuinely impressive number on its own, but it’s barely half of what Splendor sold. Honda has been pushing hard in the commuter segment, and the Shine’s 125cc positioning gives it a step up from pure budget commuters. Still, catching the Splendor feels like a long-term project, not a near-term reality.

The Full Top 10 at a Glance

Rank	Model	FY2026 Sales
1	Hero Splendor	37,27,739
2	Honda Shine	19,87,466
3	Bajaj Pulsar	13,99,491
4	Hero HF Deluxe	10,12,199
5	TVS Apache	5,71,376
6	TVS Raider	4,26,877
7	Royal Enfield Classic 350	4,10,347
8	Bajaj Platina	4,07,451
9	Royal Enfield Bullet 350	2,55,699
10	Hero Passion	2,48,621

Bajaj Pulsar Holds Third. And It Matters

The Pulsar’s 13,99,491 units at third place confirms that sporty commuters aren’t just a trend — they’re a volume segment. Bajaj has been smart about keeping the Pulsar range broad, from entry-level 125cc variants all the way up to larger displacement options. That portfolio strategy has kept the name relevant across buyer profiles for over two decades now.

Bajaj also appears again at eighth with the Platina (4,07,451 units) proof that the brand plays both ends of the market effectively. Entry-level buyers trust the Platina’s comfort and economy credentials, while younger buyers gravitate toward the Pulsar badge.

Hero shows up a second time at fourth with the HF Deluxe (10,12,199 units). If you needed evidence that Hero dominates budget commuters, this is it two Hero models in the top four.

Standout Highlights

• TVS had a genuinely strong year, two models in the top ten, with the Apache at 5.7 lakh units and the Raider at 4.2 lakh. The Apache range has built real credibility in the sporty segment, while the Raider has quietly become one of the most popular 125cc bikes in the country.
• Royal Enfield placed two models in the list, Classic 350 (7th, 4,10,347 units) and Bullet 350 (9th, 2,55,699 units). For a brand playing in the ₹1.7–2.5 lakh range, these are strong numbers. No other midsize lifestyle brand comes close.
• The top four models alone account for over 80 lakh units combined, which means the commuter segment is still where the real volume war is being fought.

What This Data Actually Tells You

The Indian motorcycle market in FY2026 remains overwhelmingly commuter-driven. Eight of the top ten models are either budget commuters or accessible sporty bikes. Royal Enfield is the only brand in the list selling purely lifestyle-oriented motorcycles at a premium price point — and still managing 6.6 lakh units combined across two models.

TVS’s dual presence is worth watching. The company has built solid ground in both sporty (Apache) and sporty-commuter (Raider) niches. If TVS can sustain this momentum while pushing into EVs with the iQube, it could be a more interesting story to track over FY2027.

Hero’s dominance isn’t going anywhere soon. Three models, three different price brackets, commanding presence across the country’s dealer network. That’s a structural advantage no new entrant can replicate quickly.

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