The sales performance of India’s two-wheeler market in August 2026 was quite interesting. Manufacturers reported strong numbers ahead of the festive season.
But the biggest highlight was TVS Motor Company surpassing Honda and Hero MotoCorp to take the No. 1 position in monthly two-wheeler dispatches.
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According to the latest August 2026 Two-Wheeler Sales figures, TVS dispatched over 5.91 lakh units, while Honda and Hero were just behind. Bajaj Auto also registered strong growth, especially driven by exports.
Here’s a detailed look at the sales numbers of the top two-wheeler manufacturers in August.
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TVS Motor Takes the Top Spot With 5.91 Lakh Units
TVS Motor Company was the biggest winner in August. The company dispatched a total of 5,91,437 two-wheelers, which is a 21 percent year-on-year increase over the 4,90,788 units sold in August last year.
This is also TVS’s highest-ever monthly two-wheeler sales figure.
Domestic two-wheeler sales declined 18 percent to 4,33,796 units. Electric scooter business also gave a strong boost to the company, with EV sales jumping 137 percent to 59,453 units.
TVS’s performance in exports was also impressive. The company shipped 1,57,641 two-wheelers overseas, representing 29 percent year-on-year growth.
In short, domestic growth, electric two-wheeler momentum and exports — those three factors helped TVS reach the No.1 position in August.
Honda Finishes Second With 5.79 Lakh Units
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India dispatched 5,79,162 units in August 2026.
Company’s total sales grew by around 8 percent year-on-year, compared with 5,34,861 units in August 2025.
Honda’s domestic two-wheeler sales also increased by 8 percent to reach 5,17,329 units. Comparatively stronger growth was seen in exports, with shipments increasing 15 percent to 61,833 units.
Despite healthy growth, Honda TVS sold around 12,000 units and settled for the second position.
Bajaj Auto Posts 30 Percent Growth
Bajaj Auto comes third with a gap in the overall ranking, but its growth rate deserves attention.
Bajaj dispatched 443,748 two-wheelers in August, representing around 30 percent YoY growth from 341,887 units a year earlier.
Domestic sales increased 10 percent to 201,898 units.
However, Bajaj’s biggest growth driver remained exports. Overseas two-wheeler shipments jumped 53 percent to 241,850 units.
These numbers maintain Bajaj among the Indian two-wheeler industry’s biggest export-focused manufacturers.
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Hero MotoCorp Slips To Third
Hero MotoCorp has traditionally been one of India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturers, but in August 2026, the company fell behind both TVS and Honda.
Hero dispatched 5,68,398 units, compared with 5,53,727 units in August 2025. This translates into a relatively modest 2.65 percent year-on-year growth.
Domestic ICE dispatches stood at 5,16,747 units.
Meanwhile, Hero’s EV business showed better momentum. The Vida brand dispatched 25,558 units, marking a 38 percent growth.
Exports, however, declined 24.6 percent to 26,093 units, compared with 34,588 units in the same month last year.
Royal Enfield Crosses 1.26 Lakh Units
Premium motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield also registered double-digit growth in August.
Company’s total sales reached 1,26,479 units, up 11 percent from 1,14,002 units a year earlier.
Domestic sales increased 11 percent to 1,14,204 units, while exports grew 10 percent to 12,275 units.
In August, Royal Enfield also maintained focus on products like Classic 350 Gorkha Edition and updated Continental GT 650. Meanwhile, the Flying Flea C6 electric motorcycle has crossed the milestone of customer-driven kilometers in the brand’s Bengaluru operations.
Suzuki Records 1.20 Lakh Sales
Suzuki Motorcycle India rounded off this list with 1,20,611 units in August 2026.
Sales grew around 6 percent year-on-year, compared with 1,13,936 units in August 2025.
Domestic sales performance remained relatively stronger, increasing 13 percent to 1,03,118 units.
However, exports declined from 22,307 units last year to 17,493 units this August.
August 2026 Two-Wheeler Sales: Top Manufacturers
| Manufacturer | August 2026 Sales | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| TVS Motor | 5,91,437 | +21% |
| Honda | 5,79,162 | +8% |
| Hero MotoCorp | 5,68,398 | +2.65% |
| Bajaj Auto | 4,43,748 | +30% |
| Royal Enfield | 1,26,479 | +11% |
| Suzuki | 1,20,611 | +6% |
TVS vs Honda vs Hero: The Big August Story
The biggest takeaway from August 2026 Two-Wheeler Sales is clearly TVS’s rise to the No. 1 position.
TVS dispatched approximately 12,275 units more than Honda, while Hero MotoCorp led by approximately 23,039 units.
TVS’s growth rate was also considerably stronger than Honda and Hero. Electric two-wheeler sales and exports further strengthened the company’s overall performance.
For Hero, strong growth in Vida EV sales is a positive sign, but weaker exports and comparatively slower overall growth prevented the company from retaining the top spot.
What This Means Ahead Of The Festive Season
August numbers highlight the strong momentum in the two-wheeler market ahead of the festive season. Manufacturers traditionally focus on inventory build-up and demand preparation during this period.
This performance is particularly significant for TVS because the company has managed to combine strong domestic sales with rapid EV growth and higher exports.
Bajaj is also in a strong position with 30 percent growth, although its large export contribution remains a major part of the overall number.
Auto India Daily Verdict
TVS Motor created the biggest headline in August 2026 Two-Wheeler Sales. With 591,437 units, the company secured the top position for the first time in monthly dispatches, overtaking Honda and Hero MotoCorp.
Honda was second, Hero third, while Bajaj delivered an impressive performance with 30 percent growth. The festive season is still ahead, so the numbers for September and October can make the competition more interesting.
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Raj Prajapati is a Senior Automotive Content Writer at AutoIndiaDaily. A B.Tech graduate in Computer Science and Engineering, he leverages over four years of experience covering Indian car and bike launches, EV tech, and market dynamics to break down complex automotive regulations into simple consumer guides. Specialising in Indian motor vehicle laws, IRDAI updates, and ownership costs, Raj translates technical auto policies into actionable advice for everyday drivers.