Top 5 Best-selling Two-wheeler Brands in May 2025: Hero MotoCorp, Honda, TVS and More

India’s two-wheeler market continued to show strong momentum in May 2025, with leading manufacturers posting robust sales figures. Hero MotoCorp gained the top spot, followed by Honda, TVS Motor Company, Bajaj Auto, and Suzuki, rounding out the list of the five best-selling two-wheeler brands for the month. While Hero led the charts with over 5 lakh units retailed, Honda maintained steady performance despite supply constraints. TVS saw healthy demand driven by its scooter and premium commuter offerings, whereas Suzuki recorded consistent numbers thanks to the popularity of its Access and Burgman models. Bajaj also held strong with its Pulsar and CT series. Together, these five brands dominated India’s two-wheeler space, reflecting evolving consumer preferences and continued recovery in demand.

Hero MotoCorp

Hero MotoCorp saw a strong recovery in May 2025, reclaiming the top spot in India’s two-wheeler market after a dip in April. The brand recorded a sharp 69% month-on-month rise in sales, though annual growth remained modest at just under 2%.

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On the EV front, Hero’s sub-brand VIDA is set to introduce the more accessible VX2 electric scooter on July 1. Test units indicate a simplified design approach with a traditional key system, revised switchgear, a scaled-down digital display, and styling cues borrowed from the Vida V2.

Honda

Honda secured the second position with a little more than 4.65 lakh units sold, although it faced a 5.47% year-on-year decline and a 3.28% drop compared to April.

The Activa and Shine continue to be its top-sellers, while recent product launches include the 50th anniversary edition of the Gold Wing Tour, CB650RR (e-clutch), X-ADV, CB750 Hornet, CB1000 Hornet SP, CB650R (e-clutch), and the Honda Rebel 500.

TVS Motor

TVS maintained momentum in both its electric and ICE portfolios. Electric two-wheeler sales jumped 50% year-on-year to 27,976 units.

Petrol models also posted strong results, with motorcycles growing 22% and scooters 15%. Overall, TVS reported a 14% rise in domestic business and 22% growth in exports.

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto recorded dispatches of over 1.91 lakh units, marking slight increases of 1.48% month-on-month and 1.63% year-on-year. These figures include the consistently popular Chetak electric scooter.

Suzuki

Suzuki, meanwhile, posted significant year-on-year growth of 16%, selling about 1.29 lakh units in May. Domestic sales rose 17%, while exports improved by 8%. Compared to April 2025, Suzuki achieved a 12.37% increase in monthly sales.

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Its Access 125 scooter remains the brand’s volume leader, and the upcoming e-Access is expected to be launched nationwide, potentially strengthening Suzuki’s EV push.