TL;DR
India's motorcycle market is booming in 2026, with sales up 20.3% through September, driven by widespread growth across major and emerging brands.
The Indian motorcycle industry has demonstrated strong momentum in 2026, with sales reaching 18,148,755 units through September, representing a 20.3% growth compared to the same period in 2025. This broad-based expansion saw most leading manufacturers recording double-digit growth, indicating a healthy and expanding two-wheeler market.
This performance places the industry on track for another annual sales record if the current momentum continues. While established brands like Hero and Honda saw growth, several smaller and electric motorcycle brands also experienced exceptional expansion, with Ather, Vida, and KTM showing significant increases in sales.
