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    Top 10 Scooters May 2025 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Chetak

    Bajaj Chetak 3001 LaunchIn May 2025, Honda Activa and Activa 125 continue to dominate the Indian scooter segment leading over the others by a significant margin
    Top 10 scooter sales in India have experienced a 1.16% year-on-year (YoY) growth in May 2025. Among the most popular models in this segment are Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access. These scooters are well-known for both reliability and fuel efficiency while they also receive a host of premium features.
    Scooter sales stood at 5,49,157 units in May 2025. This was a 1.16% YoY improvement over 5,42,874 unit sales of May 2024 and led to a 6,283 unit volume increase. It was also a significant growth on a MoM basis over 5,12,182 units sold in April 2025.
    Top 10 Scooter Sales May 2025 – Activa Leads
    Honda Activa retained its No. 1 position on this list with a market capture of 34.73% within this list. Sales however, dipped by 11.85% to 1,90,713 units in the past month from 2,16,352 unit sales in the same month last year. It related to a 25,639 unit YoY loss.
    At No. 2 was TVS Jupiter with a hefty YoY improvement of 28.70% to 97,606 units. There had been 75,838 units sold in May 2024 leading to a 21,768 unit volume increase. TVS recently introduced a new variant with Jupiter 125, which will further strengthen the company’s position in highly acclaimed 125cc scooter segment.
    Top 10 Scooters May 2025
    Improved sales were also seen for the Suzuki Access, sales of which grew by 16.92% to 75,778 units in the past month. It was a 10,966 unit volume increase from 64,812 units sold in May 2024. The Access currently commands a 13.80% share on this list. Sales are set to improve further with the recently launched 2025 Access TFT Edition which is the top-of-the-line variant of this popular scooter.
    At No. 4 on this list, sales of TVS XL dipped by 7.75% to 37,264 units in May 2025. This as against 40,394 unit sales of May 2024 leading to a 3,130 unit volume decline. However, TVS Motor found increased demand for its iQube electric scooter which has registered 27,642 unit sales last month. This was a healthy growth of 60.43% over 17,230 unit sales last year with a volume increase of 10,412 units.
    Bajaj Chetak Posts Highest YoY Growth
    Honda Dio sales dipped by 9.71% to 26,220 units in May 2025. It was Bajaj Chetak that has posted the highest YoY growth at 95.83% to 25,540 units from 13,042 unit sales in the same month last year. This was a 12,498 unit volume increase to capture a 4.65% share on this list.
    It was followed by TVS Ntorq with 25,205 unit sales, a 13.84% YoY decline while the Burgman saw higher demand by 26.46% to 24,688 units over 19,523 units sold in May 2024. The Ola S1 which had once excelled in the electric scooter segment saw its YoY retail sales decline by 50.52% to 18,501 units, down from 37,389 units sold in May 2024. More

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    Top 10 Scooters May 2025 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Chetak

    Bajaj Chetak 3001 LaunchIn May 2025, Honda Activa and Activa 125 continue to dominate the Indian scooter segment leading over the others by a significant margin
    Top 10 scooter sales in India have experienced a 1.16% year-on-year (YoY) growth in May 2025. Among the most popular models in this segment are Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access. These scooters are well-known for both reliability and fuel efficiency while they also receive a host of premium features.
    Scooter sales stood at 5,49,157 units in May 2025. This was a 1.16% YoY improvement over 5,42,874 unit sales of May 2024 and led to a 6,283 unit volume increase. It was also a significant growth on a MoM basis over 5,12,182 units sold in April 2025.
    Top 10 Scooter Sales May 2025 – Activa Leads
    Honda Activa retained its No. 1 position on this list with a market capture of 34.73% within this list. Sales however, dipped by 11.85% to 1,90,713 units in the past month from 2,16,352 unit sales in the same month last year. It related to a 25,639 unit YoY loss.
    At No. 2 was TVS Jupiter with a hefty YoY improvement of 28.70% to 97,606 units. There had been 75,838 units sold in May 2024 leading to a 21,768 unit volume increase. TVS recently introduced a new variant with Jupiter 125, which will further strengthen the company’s position in highly acclaimed 125cc scooter segment.
    Top 10 Scooters May 2025
    Improved sales were also seen for the Suzuki Access, sales of which grew by 16.92% to 75,778 units in the past month. It was a 10,966 unit volume increase from 64,812 units sold in May 2024. The Access currently commands a 13.80% share on this list. Sales are set to improve further with the recently launched 2025 Access TFT Edition which is the top-of-the-line variant of this popular scooter.
    At No. 4 on this list, sales of TVS XL dipped by 7.75% to 37,264 units in May 2025. This as against 40,394 unit sales of May 2024 leading to a 3,130 unit volume decline. However, TVS Motor found increased demand for its iQube electric scooter which has registered 27,642 unit sales last month. This was a healthy growth of 60.43% over 17,230 unit sales last year with a volume increase of 10,412 units.
    Bajaj Chetak Posts Highest YoY Growth
    Honda Dio sales dipped by 9.71% to 26,220 units in May 2025. It was Bajaj Chetak that has posted the highest YoY growth at 95.83% to 25,540 units from 13,042 unit sales in the same month last year. This was a 12,498 unit volume increase to capture a 4.65% share on this list.
    It was followed by TVS Ntorq with 25,205 unit sales, a 13.84% YoY decline while the Burgman saw higher demand by 26.46% to 24,688 units over 19,523 units sold in May 2024. The Ola S1 which had once excelled in the electric scooter segment saw its YoY retail sales decline by 50.52% to 18,501 units, down from 37,389 units sold in May 2024. More

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    Top 10 Scooters May 2025 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Chetak

    Bajaj Chetak 3001 LaunchIn May 2025, Honda Activa and Activa 125 continue to dominate the Indian scooter segment leading over the others by a significant margin
    Top 10 scooter sales in India have experienced a 1.16% year-on-year (YoY) growth in May 2025. Among the most popular models in this segment are Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access. These scooters are well-known for both reliability and fuel efficiency while they also receive a host of premium features.
    Scooter sales stood at 5,49,157 units in May 2025. This was a 1.16% YoY improvement over 5,42,874 unit sales of May 2024 and led to a 6,283 unit volume increase. It was also a significant growth on a MoM basis over 5,12,182 units sold in April 2025.
    Top 10 Scooter Sales May 2025 – Activa Leads
    Honda Activa retained its No. 1 position on this list with a market capture of 34.73% within this list. Sales however, dipped by 11.85% to 1,90,713 units in the past month from 2,16,352 unit sales in the same month last year. It related to a 25,639 unit YoY loss.
    At No. 2 was TVS Jupiter with a hefty YoY improvement of 28.70% to 97,606 units. There had been 75,838 units sold in May 2024 leading to a 21,768 unit volume increase. TVS recently introduced a new variant with Jupiter 125, which will further strengthen the company’s position in highly acclaimed 125cc scooter segment.
    Top 10 Scooters May 2025
    Improved sales were also seen for the Suzuki Access, sales of which grew by 16.92% to 75,778 units in the past month. It was a 10,966 unit volume increase from 64,812 units sold in May 2024. The Access currently commands a 13.80% share on this list. Sales are set to improve further with the recently launched 2025 Access TFT Edition which is the top-of-the-line variant of this popular scooter.
    At No. 4 on this list, sales of TVS XL dipped by 7.75% to 37,264 units in May 2025. This as against 40,394 unit sales of May 2024 leading to a 3,130 unit volume decline. However, TVS Motor found increased demand for its iQube electric scooter which has registered 27,642 unit sales last month. This was a healthy growth of 60.43% over 17,230 unit sales last year with a volume increase of 10,412 units.
    Bajaj Chetak Posts Highest YoY Growth
    Honda Dio sales dipped by 9.71% to 26,220 units in May 2025. It was Bajaj Chetak that has posted the highest YoY growth at 95.83% to 25,540 units from 13,042 unit sales in the same month last year. This was a 12,498 unit volume increase to capture a 4.65% share on this list.
    It was followed by TVS Ntorq with 25,205 unit sales, a 13.84% YoY decline while the Burgman saw higher demand by 26.46% to 24,688 units over 19,523 units sold in May 2024. The Ola S1 which had once excelled in the electric scooter segment saw its YoY retail sales decline by 50.52% to 18,501 units, down from 37,389 units sold in May 2024. More

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    Top 10 Motorcycles May 2025 – Splendor, Pulsar, Apache, Unicorn, Classic 350, Bullet

    Bajaj Pulsar NS : Image – Chassis No 9Motorcycle sales last month has witnessed 6.35% YoY growth with Hero Splendor and Honda Shine at the top of the list
    Following our previous reports on the top 10 two-wheeler sales and top 10 scooter sales in May 2025, we now examine the best-selling motorcycles for the same month. Motorcycle sales in May 2025 amounted to 8,85,467 units, representing an increase of 6.35% over 8,32,586 units sold in May 2024.
    Volume increase stood at 52,881 units. It was also a significant growth on a MoM basis from 7,21,735 units sold in April 2025 relating to an impressive improvement in volumes by 1,63,735 units.
    Top 10 Motorcycles May 2025
    Hero Splendor topped this list with 3,10,335 unit sales last month. It was a 1.86% YoY growth from 3,04,663 units sold in May 2024 relating to a 5,672 unit volume increase to capture a 35.05% share on this list. Last month, the company introduced the more exclusive Splendor+ XTEC 2.0. Launched in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Splendor, the highest-selling motorcycle in the world, it receives updated design elements and exclusive features while at the same time retaining its classic design.
    At No. 2 was Honda Shine with 1,58,271 units sold in May 2025. It was a 6.18% YoY increase from 1,49,054 units sold in the same month last year. Bajaj Pulsar followed next with a YoY decline in sales by 4.93%. There were 1,22,151 units of the Pulsar sold last month, a 6,329 unit volume de-growth over 1,28,480 unit sales of May 2024.
    Also with sales above the 1 lakh unit mark was the Hero HF Deluxe. Sales grew by 23.67% to 1,07,768 units in May 2025 from 87,143 unit sales of May 2024. These 4 stalwarts commanded a combined share of 79% among the top 10 motorcycles May 2025.
    Top 10 Motorcycles May 2025
    Sub-50,000 Motorcycle Sales – May 2025
    Lower down the sales order was the TVS Apache with 49,099 unit sales. It experienced a 29.53% YoY increase from 37,906 units sold in May 2024 relating to an 11,193 unit volume increase. Also from the TVS stables was the Raider with 35,401 units sold last month even as YoY sales declined by 4.96%.
    In the past month, RE Classic 350 sales went up by 20.39% to 28,628 units. This was a volume growth of 4,849 units over 23,779 units sold in May 2024. The Classic 350 currently holds a 3.23% share on this list. Honda CB Unicorn followed in quick succession with 28,616 units sold last month. It witnessed a 15.67% YoY increase from 24,740 units sold in May 2024.
    Lower sales performance was seen in the case of Bajaj Platina. Sales declined by 7.67% YoY to 27,919 units, down by 2,320 units from 30,239 unit sales of May 2024. On the other hand, sales of Bullet 350 has seen robust growth of 85.16% on a YoY basis. Sales improved from 9,332 unit sales of May 2024 to 17,279 units in the past month registering a 7,947 unit volume increase. More

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    Top 10 Motorcycles May 2025 – Splendor, Pulsar, Apache, Unicorn, Classic 350, Bullet

    Bajaj Pulsar NS : Image – Chassis No 9Motorcycle sales last month has witnessed 6.35% YoY growth with Hero Splendor and Honda Shine at the top of the list
    Following our previous reports on the top 10 two-wheeler sales and top 10 scooter sales in May 2025, we now examine the best-selling motorcycles for the same month. Motorcycle sales in May 2025 amounted to 8,85,467 units, representing an increase of 6.35% over 8,32,586 units sold in May 2024.
    Volume increase stood at 52,881 units. It was also a significant growth on a MoM basis from 7,21,735 units sold in April 2025 relating to an impressive improvement in volumes by 1,63,735 units.
    Top 10 Motorcycles May 2025
    Hero Splendor topped this list with 3,10,335 unit sales last month. It was a 1.86% YoY growth from 3,04,663 units sold in May 2024 relating to a 5,672 unit volume increase to capture a 35.05% share on this list. Last month, the company introduced the more exclusive Splendor+ XTEC 2.0. Launched in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Splendor, the highest-selling motorcycle in the world, it receives updated design elements and exclusive features while at the same time retaining its classic design.
    At No. 2 was Honda Shine with 1,58,271 units sold in May 2025. It was a 6.18% YoY increase from 1,49,054 units sold in the same month last year. Bajaj Pulsar followed next with a YoY decline in sales by 4.93%. There were 1,22,151 units of the Pulsar sold last month, a 6,329 unit volume de-growth over 1,28,480 unit sales of May 2024.
    Also with sales above the 1 lakh unit mark was the Hero HF Deluxe. Sales grew by 23.67% to 1,07,768 units in May 2025 from 87,143 unit sales of May 2024. These 4 stalwarts commanded a combined share of 79% among the top 10 motorcycles May 2025.
    Top 10 Motorcycles May 2025
    Sub-50,000 Motorcycle Sales – May 2025
    Lower down the sales order was the TVS Apache with 49,099 unit sales. It experienced a 29.53% YoY increase from 37,906 units sold in May 2024 relating to an 11,193 unit volume increase. Also from the TVS stables was the Raider with 35,401 units sold last month even as YoY sales declined by 4.96%.
    In the past month, RE Classic 350 sales went up by 20.39% to 28,628 units. This was a volume growth of 4,849 units over 23,779 units sold in May 2024. The Classic 350 currently holds a 3.23% share on this list. Honda CB Unicorn followed in quick succession with 28,616 units sold last month. It witnessed a 15.67% YoY increase from 24,740 units sold in May 2024.
    Lower sales performance was seen in the case of Bajaj Platina. Sales declined by 7.67% YoY to 27,919 units, down by 2,320 units from 30,239 unit sales of May 2024. On the other hand, sales of Bullet 350 has seen robust growth of 85.16% on a YoY basis. Sales improved from 9,332 unit sales of May 2024 to 17,279 units in the past month registering a 7,947 unit volume increase. More

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    Top 10 Motorcycles May 2025 – Splendor, Pulsar, Apache, Unicorn, Classic 350, Bullet

    Bajaj Pulsar NS : Image – Chassis No 9Motorcycle sales last month has witnessed 6.35% YoY growth with Hero Splendor and Honda Shine at the top of the list
    Following our previous reports on the top 10 two-wheeler sales and top 10 scooter sales in May 2025, we now examine the best-selling motorcycles for the same month. Motorcycle sales in May 2025 amounted to 8,85,467 units, representing an increase of 6.35% over 8,32,586 units sold in May 2024.
    Volume increase stood at 52,881 units. It was also a significant growth on a MoM basis from 7,21,735 units sold in April 2025 relating to an impressive improvement in volumes by 1,63,735 units.
    Top 10 Motorcycles May 2025
    Hero Splendor topped this list with 3,10,335 unit sales last month. It was a 1.86% YoY growth from 3,04,663 units sold in May 2024 relating to a 5,672 unit volume increase to capture a 35.05% share on this list. Last month, the company introduced the more exclusive Splendor+ XTEC 2.0. Launched in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Splendor, the highest-selling motorcycle in the world, it receives updated design elements and exclusive features while at the same time retaining its classic design.
    At No. 2 was Honda Shine with 1,58,271 units sold in May 2025. It was a 6.18% YoY increase from 1,49,054 units sold in the same month last year. Bajaj Pulsar followed next with a YoY decline in sales by 4.93%. There were 1,22,151 units of the Pulsar sold last month, a 6,329 unit volume de-growth over 1,28,480 unit sales of May 2024.
    Also with sales above the 1 lakh unit mark was the Hero HF Deluxe. Sales grew by 23.67% to 1,07,768 units in May 2025 from 87,143 unit sales of May 2024. These 4 stalwarts commanded a combined share of 79% among the top 10 motorcycles May 2025.
    Top 10 Motorcycles May 2025
    Sub-50,000 Motorcycle Sales – May 2025
    Lower down the sales order was the TVS Apache with 49,099 unit sales. It experienced a 29.53% YoY increase from 37,906 units sold in May 2024 relating to an 11,193 unit volume increase. Also from the TVS stables was the Raider with 35,401 units sold last month even as YoY sales declined by 4.96%.
    In the past month, RE Classic 350 sales went up by 20.39% to 28,628 units. This was a volume growth of 4,849 units over 23,779 units sold in May 2024. The Classic 350 currently holds a 3.23% share on this list. Honda CB Unicorn followed in quick succession with 28,616 units sold last month. It witnessed a 15.67% YoY increase from 24,740 units sold in May 2024.
    Lower sales performance was seen in the case of Bajaj Platina. Sales declined by 7.67% YoY to 27,919 units, down by 2,320 units from 30,239 unit sales of May 2024. On the other hand, sales of Bullet 350 has seen robust growth of 85.16% on a YoY basis. Sales improved from 9,332 unit sales of May 2024 to 17,279 units in the past month registering a 7,947 unit volume increase. More

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    Top 10 Two Wheelers May 2025 – Splendor, Activa, Shine, Pulsar, Jupiter, Access

    New Hero Splendor 01 Edition. Image – Dev MtrIndia’s two-wheeler market continued to show strong momentum in May 2025, with a total of 11,84,386 units sold among the top 10 models, registering a year-on-year growth of 3.72% over 11,41,891 units sold in May 2024.
    Leading the pack was Hero Splendor, which retained its title as India’s best-selling two-wheeler with 3,10,335 units sold, a modest 1.86% increase over last year. Honda Activa continued to be the top-selling scooter but recorded a 11.85% decline, dropping from 2.16 lakh to 1,90,713 units.
    Top 10 Two Wheelers May 2025
    Honda Shine secured third spot with 1,58,271 units, posting a 6.18% growth, while Bajaj Pulsar slipped to fourth position with 1,22,151 units, witnessing a 4.93% decline compared to May 2024. In contrast, Hero HF Deluxe surged ahead with 1,07,768 units, registering a strong 23.67% growth.
    TVS Jupiter saw a notable rise of 28.70%, with 97,606 units sold, up from 75,838 last year. Suzuki’s Access scooter also performed well, posting a 16.92% increase to reach 75,778 units.
    TVS Apache saw a robust growth of 29.53%, with sales rising to 49,099 units, while TVS XL declined 7.75%, clocking 37,264 units. Rounding off the list was TVS Raider, which registered 35,401 units, slightly down by 4.96% from last year.
    Overall, the segment showed a healthy mix of growth and correction across different models and manufacturers, indicating continued demand in the commuter and scooter segments. More

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    Bajaj Avenger Street 220 To Launch In India Again – Homologation Done

    2023 Bajaj Avenger 220 Street – Image for reference onlyBajaj Auto, one of the leading 2W and 3W manufacturers in India and among the leading electric scooter manufacturers, is about to open a new flank on its siege to dominate India’s cruiser motorcycle segment. We’re talking about the Avenger sub brand, which is set to witness the re-launch of Avenger 220 Street.
    The company has homologated the Avenger 220 Street for the Indian market and is likely to launch soon. Homologation documents of Bajaj Avenger 220 Street have been leaked online, showing some crucial specs and features of this soon-to-re-launch cruiser motorcycle. Let’s take a closer look.
    Bajaj Avenger Street 220
    Currently, Bajaj is only offering two versions of Avenger – Avenger Street and Avenger Cruise. Avenger Street only comes with a 160cc engine and Avenger Cruise only comes with a 220cc engine. That will change soon as Bajaj is launching Avenger 220 Street in India, as it was recently homologated.
    As seen in the homologation documents, Avenger 220 Cruise is positioned as the base model and Avenger 220 Street is listed as a variant. It has a gross weight of 310 kg, wheelbase of 1,490 mm, width of 806 mm, length of 2,210 mm and a height of 1,070 mm. Avenger 220 Street is slightly shorter than 220 Cruise as it misses out on the tall windshield.
    Bajaj Avenger 220 Street Launch Soon
    Launch is likely to happen soon and it will be positioned below Avenger 220 Cruise which is priced at Rs 1.48 lakh (Ex-sh). In comparison, Avenger 220 Street might be priced around Rs 1.4 lakh (Ex-sh) or even lower to achieve a striking price tag. It could boost sales for Avenger brand, which stood at just over a thousand units in April 2025 with a 46% YoY decline in sales.
    What’s new?
    While both (Street and Cruise) are textbook cruisers with their low-slung seat, forward-set foot pegs and a pulled back handlebar with a high rake angle for sofa-like comfort, there are major differences. Street gets stealthier colours and an overall blackened finish and misses out on touring-friendly equipment offered with Cruise.
    Speaking of, Avenger 220 Cruise gets an overdose of chrome, classic colourways, a tall windshield, rear pillion backrest and more. Bajaj Avenger Street 220 will be powered by the same oil-cooled SOHC 2V/cyl single-cylinder 220cc engine as Avenger 220 Cruise with 19.03 PS of peak power and 17.55 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
    2023 Bajaj Avenger 220 Street – Image for reference only
    If we take the lower end of cruiser segment in India, we have Kawasaki’s W175, TVS Ronin and the Bajaj Avenger. Of these, Bajaj Avenger is the only offering that is a proper textbook cruiser. However, it is not a popular lineup in India and is often under-appreciated despite the unrivalled comfort it has to offer. More