Top 10 Motorcycles of November 2024

After looking at the top 10 two-wheelers of November 2024, let us now take a look at the top 10 motorcycles of last month. The performance of the Indian motorcycle market in November 2024 was mixed, with some models showing significant growth and others underperforming compared to the same period last year. The total sales of the top ten motorcycles were 8,10,674 units, compared with 8,45,424 units in November 2023, a year-on-year decrease of 4.11%. Here are the details of this month’s top ten motorcycles:

Top 10 Motorcycles of November 2024 – Year-on-Year Comparison

Hero Splendor continued to maintain its dominance as India’s best-selling motorcycle with sales reaching 2,93,828 units, an increase of 43,042 units compared to November 2023 and a year-on-year growth of 17.16%. It remains the top choice among commuter bike buyers in the country. Honda Shine, which ranked second, sold 1,45,530 units, a year-on-year decrease of 6.68% and a year-on-year decrease of 10,413 units.

Bajaj Pulsar, Volkswagen’s sports commuter car, ranked third with 1,14,467 units, a year-on-year sales decline of 12.22%, and a decrease of 15,936 units. Hero HF Deluxe, which once performed strongly, fell sharply by 47.39% year-on-year, with sales falling from 1,16,421 units to 61,245 units, ranking fourth. Bajaj Platina followed closely with 44,578 units sold, but this was a year-on-year decrease of 26.45%, with a decrease of 16,029 units. TVS Apache, which ranked sixth, sold 35,610 units, but this was a year-on-year decrease of 13.20%, a decrease of 5,415 units compared with November 2023.

At the same time, sales of TVS Raider, a newcomer in the commuter segment, dropped 20.24% year-on-year to 31,769 units, ranking seventh. Honda CB Unicorn 150 performed strongly with a year-on-year growth of 52.28%, with sales of 30,678 units in November 2024 as compared to 20,146 units in the same period last year. This places it at number eight, making it the only model on the list to achieve such significant growth. Royal Enfield Classic 350, which ranked ninth, sold 27,514 units, but sales fell by 9.09% year-on-year, with sales falling by 2,750 units. Finally, Hero Xtreme 125R, a new member of the market, ranked tenth, with 25,455 units sold in November 2024, making a strong debut.

Top 10 Motorcycles in November 2024 – Month-on-Month Comparison

After a year-on-year analysis of the top 10 motorcycles in November 2024, a closer look at the month-on-month (MoM) sales data reveals a sharp decline in sales in this segment. The total sales of the top ten motorcycles dropped significantly by 26.22%, with sales of 8,10,674 units in November as compared to 10,98,816 units in October 2024, a decrease of 2,88,142 units.

Although “Glory of Heroes” maintained its leading position in the market, it fell sharply by 24.97% month-on-month, with sales in November falling by 97,784 units to 2,93,828 units. The second best-selling motorcycle, the Honda Shine, suffered an even greater decline of 25.86%, with sales of 1,45,530 units, a decrease of 50,758 units from 1,96,288 units in October. The Bajaj Pulsar stands out as the only motorcycle in the top 10 to show positive month-on-month growth, with sales increasing by 2.35% from 1,11,834 units in October to 1,14,467 units in November. In comparison, the Hero HF Deluxe suffered the most significant month-on-month decline, with a drop of 50.75%. Sales in November fell to 61,245 units, a total decrease of 63,098 units.

Bajaj Platina sold 44,578 units in November, down 27.74% from 61,689 units in October. TVS Apache followed with a 28.92% decline in sales of 35,610 units as compared to 50,097 units sold in the previous month. Similarly, TVS Raider saw a sharp month-on-month decline of 37.89%, with sales falling by 19,384 units to 31,769 units. Honda CB Unicorn 150 registered a slight decline of 3.43%, with sales slightly decreasing to 30,678 units from 31,768 units in October. Royal Enfield Classic 350 sales fell by 28.16% to 27,514 units compared to 38,297 units last month. Finally, the sales of the relatively new model Hero Xtreme 125R fell by 35.94%, with 25,455 units sold in November as compared to 39,735 units in October.

Main points

Sharp month-on-month sales declines for most models reflected seasonal adjustments after peak festive demand in October. While commuter motorcycles such as the Splendor and Shine continue to lead in overall numbers, their steep decline highlights the cyclical nature of the Indian two-wheeler market. The Bajaj Pulsar’s growth amid widespread decline is noteworthy, showcasing its consistent appeal in the sports commuter segment. This sequential decline is a reminder of the automotive industry’s volatility, where external factors such as seasonal trends and market dynamics can significantly impact sales performance.