After taking a look at the 150cc to 200cc motorcycle sales, let us now look at the 350cc to 450cc motorcycle segment, which has registered total sales of 1,18,082 units in March 2026, registering a healthy growth of 22.93% as compared to 96,060 units sold in March 2025. While Royal Enfield continues to dominate the charts, the segment is currently witnessing structural changes. Due to reclassification of many 400cc motorcycles.
350cc to 450cc motorcycle sales March 2026
Royal Enfield Classic 350 leads the segment with 37,144 units, up 12.17% YoY and capturing 31.46% market share. Bullet 350 stood second with 23,767 units (+8.10%), while Hunter 350 posted 20,881 units, a growth of 23.13%. Meteor 350 also performed strongly with 10,701 units, up 20.07%.
In the mid-tier, Classic Legends brands Jawa, Yezdi and BSA (combined retail) recorded 4,617 units, almost double sales with 98.67% year-on-year growth. Honda CB350 recorded the highest growth rate of 270.23%, reaching 4,365 units, while H’ness 350 added 2,523 units (+7.18%).
At first glance, the Triumph 400 range has seen a decline of 2,823 units (-26.77%), but this is largely due to the recent reclassification. Bajaj has shifted the Triumph 400 to the sub-350cc category along with the Pulsar 400 and Dominar 400 to take advantage of the lower GST. The 350cc versions of these motorcycles are shown in the table below
Royal Enfield Himalayan recorded 2,284 units (+40.29%), while Harley-Davidson X440, a relatively new entrant, contributed 2,202 units. The Triumph 350 added 2,165 units, further expanding the segment’s bottom line. Royal Enfield Guerrilla registered a strong growth of 129.36% with 1,906 units. The KTM 390 range declined to 1,002 units (-40.92%), again partially impacted by the change in strategy and upcoming repositioning.
Bajaj Pulsar 350 registered 953 units, while Dominar 350 added 394 units. The Aprilia RS 457 showed strong momentum with 233 units (+108.04%). Bajaj Dominar 400 declined to just 38 units (-87.54%), Pulsar 400 declined to just 22 units (-95.73%), and Aprilia Tuono 457 declined to 34 units (-86.45%). Kawasaki’s Ninja/Eliminator/KLX range was up 15 units (-34.78%), while Husqvarna 401’s range was up 13 units (-13.33%).
Performance as per OEM
The OEM-wise performance clearly highlights Royal Enfield’s overwhelming dominance in the 350cc-450cc motorcycle segment. With sales of 96,683 units in March 2026, the brand alone captures 81.88% market share, growing by 15.88% year-on-year. Bajaj Auto Group, which includes Pulsar, Dominar as well as partner brands Triumph, KTM and Husqvarna, reported a growth of 16.04% at 7,410 units with a 6.28% share.
Honda emerged as the fastest growing mainstream company with volumes almost doubling to 6,888 units (+94.96%) due to strong traction for the CB350 and H’ness 350. Similarly, Classic Legends (Java, Yezdi, BSA) has registered a strong YoY growth of 98.67%, indicating an improvement in the acceptance of its retro lineup. Below, Harley-Davidson
Competition in this segment is expected to intensify in the future. BMW Motorrad has already announced the launch of its new 450GS, which will directly enter the segment and challenge the established players. With more global brands eyeing this segment, the current Royal Enfield-heavy landscape could gradually evolve into a more competitive and diverse market.
