Hero Splendor continued its unabashed dominance while Bajaj Platina and Hero Glamour were the two new additions to the list in Mar 2026
The motorcycle segment (top 10 models) grew by 10.09 percent on a YoY basis in March 2026 as top 10 models clocked a combined sales of 9,36,933 units as compared to 8,51,028 units in March 2025. Hero Splendor continued to dominate the segment as the leader with overall sales of more than 3.32 lakh units during the last month. Though the YoY growth was ordinary at 3 percent as over 3.22 lakh units of the commuter bike were sold in March 2025. This marginal spike in sales suggested that the commuter segment witnessed a stable demand in March 2026.
Honda Shine 125 retained the second position with sales volumes touching 1.73 lakh. It registered a strong YoY growth of 14.5 percent as nearly 1.51 lakh units of the motorcycle were sold in March 2025. Similar to Hero Splendor, the Shine is also offered with multiple engine options (100cc and 125cc) in a total of three variants namely Shine 100, Shine 100 DX and Shine 125.
The third position was secured by Bajaj Pulsar with sales of 1.32 lakh units with a YoY growth of 24.3 percent. The brand had sold 1.06 lakh Pulsar motorcycles in March 2025. It is available in four distinct model categories in the form of N, NS, RS, and Classic with engine options ranging from 125cc to 400cc. Bajaj retails a total of 11 motorcycles under the ‘Pulsar’ nameplate in the country.
| Model | Sales in March 2026 | Sales in March 2025 |
| Hero Splendor | 3,32,227 | 3,22,529 |
| Honda Shine 125 | 1,73,098 | 1,51,142 |
| Bajaj Pulsar | 1,32,248 | 1,06,404 |
| Hero HF Deluxe | 85,088 | 91,821 |
| TVS Apache | 47,081 | 44,214 |
| TVS Raider | 37,345 | 30,988 |
| Royal Enfield Classic 350 | 37,144 | 33,115 |
| Honda CB Unicorn 160 | 34,358 | 29,363 |
| Bajaj Platina | 32,822 | 30,620 |
| Hero Glamour | 25,522 | 10,832 |
| Total | 9,36,933 | 8,51,028 |
The fourth spot was bagged by Hero HF Deluxe with sales of 85,088 units in March 2026. It was the only model in the list of top 10 motorcycles in March 2026 which posted a YoY de-growth. Hero had retailed 91,821 units of the commuter bike in March 2025. The fifth position was occupied by the Apache with sales of 47,081 units as compared to 44,214 units in March 2025.
The sixth, seventh and eighth positions were held by TVS Raider, Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Honda CB Unicorn with retail volumes of 37,345 units, 37,144 units, and 34,358 units, respectively. TVS XL, which managed to stay on the sixth spot in Feb 2026 sales, was ousted from the list this month. Two new models made their way in the list of top 10 motorcycles in March 2026 in the form of Bajaj Platina and Hero Glamour.
Honda Shine 100, which was at the tenth and eventual position in the list in Feb 2026, did not make it this time around due to low sales. A special mention goes to the Glamour 125 which registered a YoY growth of 135.6 percent as sales surged to 25,522 units in March 2026. It comes with some of the best-in-segment features, including cruise control.
