Hero Leads 2026 January Two Wheeler Market

Hero followed by its former partner Honda and TVS round up the top three bestselling bike makers in Jan 2026

Published February 1, 2026

Hero Leads 2026 January Two Wheeler Market

The mainstream commuter segment continued to anchor the two-wheeler market, crossing 612,000 registrations in January 2026. Honda remained dominant with 452,996 units, posting a strong 21.4 percent year-on-year increase, driven primarily by the Activa scooter and Shine motorcycle.

Suzuki delivered steady growth with 94,075 registrations, led by the Access 125 and Burgman, which continue to attract buyers seeking premium features without steep pricing.

Please Note: These numbers were taken from the VAHAN portal and are accurate as of 31st January 2026. These figures represent vehicles registered during this month.

Brand	Jan 2025 Retail Sales	Jan 2026 Registrations	YoY Change (%)	Best-Selling Model(s)
Hero	410,774	470,770	+14.6%	Splendor, HF Deluxe
Honda	372,982	452,996	+21.4%	Activa, Shine
TVS(includes Triumph India)	287,437	351,877	+22.4%	Jupiter, Raider, iQube
Bajaj (Includes Chetak EV, KTM)	173,754	187,140	+7.7%	Pulsar, Platina, Chetak, KTM 390
Royal Enfield	76,574	102,057	+33.3%	Classic 350, Hunter, 650 Twins
Suzuki	88,315	94,075	+6.5%	Access 125, Burgman
Yamaha	58,110	62,538	+7.6%	Fascino, Ray ZR, FZ
Classic Legends	2,753	4,719	+71.4%	Jawa, Yezdi
Piaggio	2,769	2,829	+2.2%	Vespa, Aprilia SR

Hero MotoCorp stayed firmly in the lead on the strength of the Splendor and HF Deluxe, which continue to dominate rural and entry level commuting thanks to low ownership costs and massive service reach.

Honda followed closely, with the Activa once again acting as the backbone of its volumes while the Shine remained a steady performer in the 125cc motorcycle space.

TVS delivered one of its strongest months, driven by sustained demand for the Jupiter scooter, rising popularity of the Raider 125 among younger buyers, and growing acceptance of the iQube in urban markets. Bajaj held its position with the Pulsar range continuing to anchor its numbers, supported by Platina sales in cost sensitive regions and gradual gains from the Chetak electric scooter.

Royal Enfield stood out for growth momentum, comfortably crossing the 100,000 mark as the Classic 350 and Hunter remained in high demand among riders upgrading from commuters to mid capacity motorcycles. Suzuki maintained stable volumes with the Access 125 and Burgman appealing to family scooter buyers,

Yamaha relied on the style driven Fascino and Ray ZR along with the FZ range, Classic Legends continued its slow revival through Jawa and Yezdi, and Piaggio stayed niche with Vespa and Aprilia SR catering mainly to urban lifestyle customers.

Brand	Jan 2026 Registrations	Best-Selling Model(s)
BMW Motorrad	559	G 310 series, R 1300 GS
Kawasaki	433	Ninja series, Z series
Triumph	60	Speed 400, Scrambler 400
Ducati	44	Scrambler, Monster
Harley-Davidson (Hero)	23	X440, Sportster

India’s premium and luxury motorcycle segment remained small but stable in January 2026, recording around 1,119 registrations. BMW Motorrad led comfortably with 559 units, driven largely by the locally manufactured G 310 range, which continues to offer a relatively accessible entry point into the premium space. Interest in larger adventure bikes like the R 1300 GS also remained strong among touring-focused buyers.

Kawasaki followed with 433 units, supported by steady demand for its Ninja sportbikes and Z-series nakeds. Triumph registered 60 units, reflecting the continued traction of the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X, which have significantly broadened the brand’s appeal through competitive pricing and local manufacturing.

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Ducati and Harley-Davidson remained ultra-low volume, with 44 and 23 registrations respectively, catering to lifestyle-driven buyers and brand loyalists. Overall, the segment showed healthy stability, aided by rising disposable incomes, improved financing options, and a growing big-bike riding culture.

Source- VAHAN