India is one of the world's largest two-wheeler markets, home to a vast number of bikes. While what drives a model's top sales is a topic for another time, it's impressive how certain bikes stand out amid such fierce competition. This blog is all about such bestselling bikes, which are competing well against the rest. Without further ado, let’s delve into a brief overview of the top-selling bikes in India.
Hero Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus has been the highest-selling bike from Hero MotoCorp for quite a few years now. This retro commuter from Hero MotoCorp still accounts for almost 3 lakhs units a month in terms of sales, which is quite a benchmark for a product.
The simplicity of the bike, plus its bullet-proof reputation of being a fuss-free bike to buy and maintain, continues to help in dominating the sales numbers. The Splendor Plus comes powered by a 97.2 cc single-cylinder engine with a four-speed gearbox, offering ample grunt to ride it in the city. It has been well designed for urban commutes and might feel underpowered for the city.
Honda Shine 125
Honda Motorcycle India takes the second spot here with the Shine 125, which is slightly higher in engine capacity as opposed to the Splendor Plus we discussed above. The Shine 125, with its larger engine, packs more grunt and is more suited to riders who want a slightly more capable bike in urban as well as highway conditions. It also doesn’t compromise much on fuel economy in comparison to 100-110 cc bikes, enhancing its suitability even more. The Shine 125 may look like a standard commuter, but the fit and finish, along with the colour schemes, are premium. Perhaps that’s why it is the bestselling 125cc bike in India amongst the top-selling bikes here, which is quite an accomplishment on its own.
Hero HF Deluxe
The HF Deluxe is yet another entry from Hero MotoCorp in the top-selling bike list in India. While the commuter may appear slightly more modern as opposed to the best-selling Splendor Plus, it actually carries forward the same engine and transmission combination, which means it has the same pedigree, just with a different and more modern design.
While it may appear otherwise, the HF Deluxe is also the more affordable bike than the Splendor Plus, which then speaks highly about its entry in the list of top-selling bikes here.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Series
The Pulsar 125 Series comprises the Bajaj Pulsar 125, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125, and Bajaj Pulsar N125. All three 125 Pulsars are known for a good, reliable common engine, their different designs, and their sorted ergonomics. Bajaj bikes has already established the Pulsar brand as one of the most aspirational commuter holding entities in India, and it bodes well when it comes to overall retail sales for all of its 125cc bikes.
These 125cc Pulsars carry a modern and chiseled look overall, and are available at different price points with a good feature set and looks, to differentiate amongst one another. The three bikes are powered by a single-cylinder 124cc engine, which is good for 11.83 bhp and 11 Nm of torque. This translates to good real-world performance along with an impressive claimed mileage of 60kmpl.
TVS Apache Series
Just like the Pulsar series, the TVS Apache series deserves all the praises it gets, for the manufacturer has built very well-rounded products for the Indian market. The Apache series models are aspirational products for many Indians due to their sporty commuter stylings.
The Apache series bike is split into five different iterations – the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, the TVS Apache RTR 180 2V, and the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V. The reason for the success of this series, despite TVS also having the Raider 125 in its portfolio, is how they have managed to incorporate a good amount of features, electronics, and sportiness in a package that rides and handles very well. These are not just choices for riders considering 160cc motorcycles, but also for riders who are planning to learn the art of riding and want to enjoy the process while riding a very safe and controlled machine.
Conclusion
Despite being the world’s largest two-wheeler market, India still relies on commuters for most sales. This is why the top-selling bikes in India, for the most part comprises commuters. India is not an easy market to crack, and despite that, Hero Motocorp has done a commendable job on how many Splendors they still manage to sell here. It is, after all, due to its unmatched reliability and the familiarity it brings to the table.
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