The motorcycle segment delivered a strong performance in December 2025, with the top 10 motorcycles cumulatively clocking 7,33,420 units, marking a 41.8% year-on-year growth over December 2024. Improved rural demand, festive season carryover and steady traction across commuter, sporty and mid-capacity segments helped drive volumes.
Top 10 Motorcycles Dec 2025 – Splendor Leads
Splendor once again topped the sales chart with 2,80,760 units, registering a robust 45.9% YoY growth. The commuter motorcycle continued to be the single biggest volume contributor, underlining its unmatched reach and reliability. The performance further strengthened Hero MotoCorp’s dominance in the mass-market segment.
Shine secured second position with 1,41,602 units, growing 40.4% YoY, reinforcing its position as one of the most preferred 125cc motorcycles. HF Deluxe followed with 49,051 units, posting a 17.6% YoY increase, contributing steady volumes in the entry-level commuter space for Hero.
Apache and Pulsar show strong sporty demand
Among sporty commuters, Apache emerged as one of the biggest gainers, selling 45,507 units, more than doubling its volumes with a massive 117.9% YoY growth. Pulsar also delivered a solid performance with 79,616 units, growing 21.4% YoY, reflecting sustained demand for performance-oriented motorcycles from TVS Motor Company and Bajaj Auto respectively.
The mid-size motorcycle segment remained healthy, led by Classic 350, which recorded 34,958 units, up 18% YoY. Bullet 350 posted 24,849 units, growing a strong 76.9% YoY, while Hunter 350 saw 20,654 units, up 50.3% YoY. Together, these models underline consistent demand for Royal Enfield’s 350cc portfolio.
Unicorn and Raider add to volume momentum
Unicorn registered 33,640 units, growing 60.3% YoY, while Raider recorded 22,783 units, up 30.5% YoY. Both models contributed meaningfully to their respective OEMs’ monthly tallies, highlighting balanced demand across practical commuters and youthful offerings from Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and TVS.
| No | Top 10 Motorcycles | Dec-25 | Dec-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splendor | 2,80,760 | 1,92,438 |
| 2 | Shine | 1,41,602 | 1,00,841 |
| 3 | HF Deluxe | 49,051 | 41,713 |
| 4 | Apache | 45,507 | 20,885 |
| 5 | Pulsar | 79,616 | 65,571 |
| 6 | Classic 350 | 34,958 | 29,637 |
| 7 | Unicorn | 33,640 | 20,991 |
| 8 | Bullet 350 | 24,849 | 14,049 |
| 9 | Raider | 22,783 | 17,454 |
| 10 | Hunter 350 | 20,654 | 13,744 |
| – | Total | 7,33,420 | 5,17,323 |
Key Insights
– Hero MotoCorp continues to dominate the motorcycle space, contributing 45% of Top 10 volumes, largely driven by Splendor’s massive scale.
– Honda holds a strong second position with nearly 24% share, anchored by Shine’s leadership in the 125cc segment.
– TVS Motor recorded the highest OEM-level growth rate, helped by strong demand for Apache and Raider.
– Royal Enfield’s 350cc portfolio remained a steady volume driver, accounting for 11% of Top 10 motorcycle sales.
– Bajaj Auto maintained consistent momentum with Pulsar continuing as its flagship volume contributor.
With commuter motorcycles continuing to anchor volumes and sporty as well as mid-capacity models adding incremental growth, December 2025 showcased a broad-based recovery in the motorcycle market. The strong YoY growth sets a positive tone for the segment heading into 2026, especially with continued rural recovery and steady urban demand.
Source: Bike - rushlane.com
