Top 5 Best-selling Two-wheeler Brands in India in May: Hero MotoCorp, Honda, TVS and More

The Indian two-wheeler (motorcycles and scooters) market saw double-digit growth in May 2024, with 15,45,789 units sold domestically, representing a 9.85% year-on-year growth. Given the road conditions in India, two-wheelers are considered a sensible choice for everyday transportation. They are less expensive, more fuel efficient, and easier to maneuver in heavy traffic than their four-wheeled counterparts. Let's take a look at the best-selling motorcycle and scooter manufacturers in May this year to find out which company is currently leading the pack.

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Hero MotoCorp

Despite a YoY decline of 5.68%, Hero MotoCorp maintained its market-leading position with 4,79,450 units sold in May 2024. As of May 2024, the company's market share stood at 31.02%. The automaker offers a range of scooters and motorcycles in our market, including the Pleasure Plus XTEC, the Xtreme 125R, and the Karizma XMR.

Honda

With an impressive year-over-year growth of 44.82%, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India was the second best-selling two-wheeler brand in India last month. It delivered 4,50,589 units in May 2024 compared to 3,11,144 units in May 2023. The company claimed a 29.15% market share. The Honda's Indian lineup consists of the Shine 100, the Dio, the Activa 6G, and the Hornet 2.0. 

TVS

TVS is next on the list, with a 7.30% year-on-year gain. In May 2024, the company sold 2,71,140 units, up from 2,52,690 in the same period the previous year. It had a market share of 17.54%. The manufacturer's product line in India includes the Radeon, the Jupiter, and the Apache RTR 160.

Bajaj

Bajaj Auto ranked fourth on the list of top-selling two-wheeler manufacturer in India in May 2024. It delivered 1,88,340 units last month, down 3.32% year-on-year from 1,94,811 units sold in May 2023. The company's current market share was 12.18%. It offers a variety of two-wheelers in India, including the Platina 100, Chetak, and Pulsar NS400Z. The company is set to introduce its first CNG motorcycle in the country on July 17.

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Suzuki

Suzuki Motorcycle India recorded a 37.28% YoY rise in May 2024, selling 92,032 units. Its market share stood at 5.95%. The company's Indian portfolio consists of two-wheelers like the Access 125, the V-Strom SX, and the Hayabusa.