May 2026 Two-Wheeler Sales: Hero number 1, record growth of TVS, Honda-Bajaj also shine

If you are thinking of buying a new bike or scooter for yourself in May 2026, then you are not alone. The Indian two-wheeler market is currently experiencing its biggest sales growth. Heavy demand during the wedding season, rising petrol prices and increasing customer confidence in electric vehicles (EV) have led to long queues of buyers at showrooms.

Sensing this changing mood of customers, leading auto companies have also introduced great deals and new features on their most popular models. Whether you are looking for an affordable commuter bike for your daily commute to office or a smart electric scooter equipped with the latest technology, this month there was a fierce competition among companies to attract you. Let us know how many customers has been received by which company?

Hero MotoCorp

Hero MotoCorp, the country’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has retained its first position in the market with total sales of 5,70,068 units in May 2026. Due to strong demand for Splendor and Passion in rural markets, the company has registered a growth of more than 12% on an annual basis. Apart from this, the company is also rapidly attracting urban customers with its new electric brand Vida.

TVS Motor Company

TVS Motor has achieved a record-breaking annual growth of 31% by selling 5,43,111 units in the month of May, which is the best monthly performance in the company’s history. The company’s Jupiter series and Apache range are getting tremendous response from the youth. Whereas in the electric segment, the bumper booking of TVS iQube has put it at the forefront of the EV race.

Honda 2-Wheelers

Honda has firmly held its third position with total sales of 5,18,777 units in May 2026. Thanks to the company’s most reliable scooter Activa and 125cc segment King Shine, Honda has registered a growth of more than 11% in the domestic market. Even today, customers place utmost importance on the refinement and excellent resale value of Honda engines.

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto has achieved a strong annual growth of 18% by selling 3,93,204 vehicles this month. The company has received huge volumes from the new incarnations of the Pulsar series in the domestic market, while it continues to have a strong hold in the international markets as well. Bajaj’s electric Chetak scooter is also giving tough competition to TVS by becoming the first choice of the customers.

Suzuki Motorcycle

Suzuki has recorded its highest ever domestic sales in the Indian market with sales of 1,32,244 units in May 2026. The company’s Access 125 and Burgman Street scooters remain the hot choice of customers in the premium commuter segment. Suzuki’s sports bike range ‘Gixer’ has also been successful in maintaining its strong foothold among the college going youth.

Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield, the leader in the premium and cruiser bike segment, has once again crossed the Rs 1 lakh mark by selling 1,03,231 units in May. The new color options of Hunter 350 and Classic 350 have received an excellent response from customers, due to which the company has registered an annual growth of 15%. Royal Enfield’s dominance in the mid-size motorcycle segment continues even today.