The Indian two-wheeler market wrapped up December 2025 on a very strong note, reflecting sustained consumer demand across commuter motorcycles, scooters, and electric two-wheelers. According to sales data, the top 10 highest-selling two-wheelers together recorded 10,49,549 units, marking an impressive 42.53% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 7,36,372 units sold in December 2024.
Hero MotoCorp, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, and Suzuki continued to dominate the market, with commuter-focused models accounting for the bulk of volumes. Let’s take a closer look at how each model performed.
Hero Splendor Remains India’s Best-Selling Two-Wheeler
Hero Splendor once again topped the sales chart, reaffirming its unmatched popularity in the Indian market. The commuter motorcycle registered 2,80,760 units sold in December 2025, a solid 45.90% YoY growth over the 1,92,438 units sold in December 2024.
Its reliability, excellent fuel efficiency, and affordable ownership costs continue to make the Splendor the first choice for millions of Indian buyers.
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Honda Activa Continues Scooter Segment Dominance
At second place overall, the Honda Activa remained the best-selling scooter in India. Honda sold 1,81,604 units in December 2025, registering a massive 50.11% YoY growth.
The Activa’s strong brand trust, refined engine, and widespread service network continue to help it outperform rivals in the scooter category.
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Honda Shine Takes Third Spot
The Honda Shine secured the third position with 1,41,602 units sold, reflecting a 40.42% YoY increase from December 2024. Known for its smooth engine and comfort-oriented design, the Shine remains one of India’s most popular 125cc motorcycles.
TVS Jupiter Emerges as a Strong Contender
TVS Motor Company made a strong impact with the TVS Jupiter, which took fourth place by clocking 1,20,477 units, up 35.87% YoY. The Jupiter’s comfort, refined ride quality, and feature-rich variants continue to attract family-oriented buyers.
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Bajaj Pulsar Maintains Steady Growth
The iconic Bajaj Pulsar range stood fifth on the list with 79,616 units sold, registering a 21.42% YoY growth. Despite being a more performance-oriented brand, Pulsar continues to enjoy steady demand among young riders.
Suzuki Access Remains Suzuki’s Bestseller
The Suzuki Access 125 was the only Suzuki model to enter the top 10. It recorded 69,622 units sold, growing 33.43% YoY. The Access remains popular for its powerful engine and premium scooter appeal.
Hero HF Deluxe Sees Modest Growth
At seventh position, the Hero HF Deluxe sold 49,051 units in December 2025. While it posted the slowest YoY growth at 17.59%, the model remains a strong value-for-money commuter option in rural and semi-urban markets.TVS XL and Apache Deliver Strong Performance
TVS secured two more spots on the list.
- TVS XL sold 46,133 units, growing 39.41% YoY, largely driven by rural and utility-focused buyers.
- TVS Apache recorded the highest YoY growth at 117.89%, with 45,507 units sold, up from 20,885 units last year—highlighting growing interest in sporty motorcycles.
TVS iQube Leads Electric Two-Wheeler Sales
Rounding off the list is the TVS iQube, the only electric two-wheeler among the top 10. The electric scooter sold 35,177 units, registering a massive 75.86% YoY growth. The iQube also continues to be the best-selling electric scooter in India, reflecting the rising acceptance of EVs.
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Market Outlook
Overall, TVS Motor Company stood out with the highest cumulative YoY growth of 52.10%, followed by Honda (45.70%) and Hero MotoCorp (40.90%). The December 2025 sales figures clearly indicate a healthy mix of traditional commuter motorcycles, scooters, and rapidly growing electric mobility options in India.