Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has reported total sales of 5,18,777 units in May 2026, registering a growth of 11.54% year-on-year (YoY) as compared to 4,65,109 units sold in May 2025. The company reported volume growth of 53,668 units, supported by healthy growth in both domestic sales and exports. Honda has maintained a strong presence in India’s commuter two-wheeler segment through products such as the Activa, Shine and Unicorn, while also expanding its premium motorcycle and scooter portfolio.
Honda 2W sales May 2026
Domestic sales stood at 4,59,611 units in May 2026, up 10.15% from 4,17,250 units sold in the same month last year. Domestic operations accounted for 88.60% of total sales. Exports also recorded strong growth, rising 23.63% to 59,166 units from 47,859 units sold in May 2025. Export volumes increased by 11,307 units, highlighting sustained demand in overseas markets.
As a result, Honda’s total two-wheeler sales crossed the 5 lakh unit mark to 5,18,777 units, cementing its position as one of India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturers. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, Honda recorded sales data in lakh units. Total sales declined to 5.187 lakh units in May 2026 from 5.636 lakh units in April 2026, a decline of 7.97%.
Domestic sales declined to 4.596 lakh units in April from 4.840 lakh units, a decline of 5.04%. Exports witnessed a sharp contraction, falling 25.75% to 0.591 lakh units from 0.796 lakh units in April. Despite the gradual decline, total sales remained significantly higher than the corresponding period last year.
Strong start to FY27
For the April-May 2026 period, Honda reported cumulative sales of 10.823 lakh units, up 14.54% from 9.449 lakh units sold during the same period in FY26. Domestic sales increased by 12.44% to 9.436 lakh units from 8.392 lakh units, while exports increased by 31.22% to 1.387 lakh units from 1.057 lakh units. Domestic operations contributed 87.18% to total sales during the first two months of FY27, while exports contributed the remaining 12.82%.
Going forward, Honda hopes to further strengthen its portfolio. The company recently patented the ADV 160 maxi-scooter for India, which can compete with the Yamaha Aerox 155 and Hero Zoom 160. Honda has also filed patents for products like the WN7 electric motorcycle and Airblade scooter, indicating further expansion plans for the Indian market.
