Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), a leading manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles, has announced its wholesales of 117,514 units in April 2026, marking a 4 percent YoY growth compared to the 112,948 units sold in April 2025.

The company began the new financial year with increases across both its domestic and international operations. Interestingly, while domestic sales at 98,004 units grew by 3 percent as compared to 95,214 units a year ago, exports clocked a 10 percent growth at 19,510 units.

Revenue from spare parts sales reached INR 915.90 million, representing a 14 percent growth over the previous year.

Last month, Suzuki Motorcycle India celebrated two decades of manufacturing in the country and also introduced the new Suzuki Burgman Street ‘One and Only’ and a new colour option for the Suzuki Avenis Special Edition.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “We have started the new financial year on a steady note with growth across both domestic and exports markets. This performance reflects the continued trust customers place in our products. As we move ahead, we remain focussed on delivering quality products, while deepening our connect with customers and partners across markets. We are also enhancing customer experience through focused events and brand activations.”

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has reported 566,086 unit wholesales for April 2026, up 85 percent YoY, as compared to 305,406 units last year.

Domestic sales came at 532,433 units, up 85 percent YoY, as compared to 288,524 units a year ago. This includes 501,791 motorcycles at 75 percent YoY and 64,295 scooters, up 233 percent YoY.

Domestic retail performance also remained robust during the month, with 552,713 two-wheeler registrations (as per VAHAN) indicating growth of around 8 percent. 

VIDA, Hero MotoCorp’s e-mobility business, reported a 129 percent YoY growth, albeit a low-base.

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Chennai-headquartered mid-sized motorcycle major Royal Enfield has reported monthly wholesales of 113,164 units in April 2026, which marks a 31 percent growth compared to the 86,559 units sold in April 2025.

The OEM also entered the electric mobility market during the month with the launch of its first electric model.

Last month, the company reported domestic growth of 37 percent at 104,129 units, as compared to 76,002 units a year ago. While, exports came at 9,035 units, down 14 percent, as against 10,557 units last year.

In April, Royal Enfield introduced several updates to its motorcycle and lifestyle portfolio, which includes the launch of the its first electric motorcycle under the Flying Flea brand at INR 279,000  or INR 199,000 under a battery-as-a-service model.

The 2026 Hunter 350 portfolio was expanded with a Base Premium variant in Tarmac Black and two new colours: Mumbai Yellow and Moonshot White.

Interestingly, Himalayan 450 recorded an annual sales growth of 53 percent outside of India, with global sales for the platform exceeding 38,000 units this year.

B. Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and CEO of Royal Enfield, said, “We have started the new financial year with strong momentum, setting the tone for an exciting and important year ahead. April 2026 was special for us as we took our first step into electric mobility with the launch of the Flying Flea C6 - which has received an overwhelmingly encouraging response. During the month our growing global brand strength was further affirmed as Royal Enfield was recognised as the world’s third strongest automobile brand by Brand Finance. Internationally our key markets continue to perform well, driven by successful new launches, industry accolades and a growing rider community. With a robust pipeline of new products and brand initiatives, we are confident of maintaining the growth trajectory through the year.”

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), a leading manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles in the country, has announced its sales results for April 2026, recording a total of 563,000 units wholes. This marks a 17 percent YoY growth compared to the 480,000 units sold in April 2025.

Last month, the company sold 484,000 units in the domestic market, up 14.7 percent, as against 422,000 units a year ago. The exports came at 79,600 units, up 37.4 percent, as against 57,900 units last year.

At present, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, has a robust network of 7,000 touchpoints across India.

Tsutsumu Otani, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “Building on our April performance, we continue to strengthen customer trust through disciplined and consistent execution. Demand across the two-wheeler market remains resilient across segments. We will continue to respond with agility to market dynamics while focusing on delivering sustainable and stable growth. Supported by a strong product portfolio and our dealer partners across the country, we remain committed to enhancing long-term enterprise value.”

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Hero MotoCorp has announced its entry into Ecuador after forming a partnership with Quilmotors, which will serve as the official distributor for the company and will manage assembly, sales, and service operations throughout the country.

The company is opening a facility in Guayaquil on Avenida de las Américas to display its portfolio. The site includes a parts inventory and service workshops with future expansion plans include establishing a presence in Quito, Manta and the Manabi province.

The product range for the Ecuadorian market consists of eight models:

• Naked Sports: The Hunk 125R and Hunk 160R 4V.
• Dual Purpose: The XPulse 200 4V and XPulse 200 4V Pro.
• Workhorse Range: The Eco Deluxe and Eco 150.
• Scooters: The Xoom 110 and Xoom 125R.

The two-wheelers will come with a five-year warranty or 60,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

Sanjay Bhan, Executive Vice-President - Global Business, Global Product Planning and Global Market Insights, Hero MotoCorp, said: “Ecuador presents strong opportunity for us, driven by evolving customer aspirations and increasing demand for reliable, high-quality mobility solutions. Our partnership with Quilmotors combines their deep local market expertise with our global capabilities, making them an ideal partner. Our focus is on building a future-ready ecosystem – spanning sales, service, and customer experience – anchored in trust, accessibility and performance. We are confident that our technologically superior product range with new age styling and cutting-edge performance will excite Ecuadorian riders.”

Felipe Estrada, Representative, Quilmotors, added, “It is an honour to partner with and represent the world’s largest motorcycles and scooters manufacturer. Hero MotoCorp is a globally respected brand and we are confident that its technology, quality and performance will strongly resonate with customers in Ecuador. We look forward to demonstrating the versatility of the brand’s product portfolio, supported by best-in-class sales and service ecosystem in the country.”

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