June 2024 saw market leaders Hero and Honda finish quite close in terms of overall sales, and we give you a detailed rundown of how each major two-wheeler manufacturer fared.
Hero MotoCorp: 4,91,416 units
Hero reported a slight 1.35 percent decline compared to its May 2024 sales number of 4,98,123 units. However, this is still a 16.24 percent increase compared to the 4,22,757 units it sold last June. Hero’s Xoom scooter line-up will expand this year and to read more about that, tap here.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India: 4,82,597 units
With 4.82 lakh units sold, Honda has closed down the gap to Hero. It has done so while reporting a 7.10 percent increase compared to its May 2024 sales tally of 4,50,589 units. Compared to its curiously low June 2023 sales number of 3,02,756 units, it reported a substantial 59.40 percent increase. Honda recently held a customer clinic where it showcased three 300cc off-road bikes that could be launched in India. For more information on that, tap here.
TVS Motor Co: 2,55,734 units
Compared to the 2,71,140 units TVS sold in May 2024, it reported a 5.68 percent decline in June. But, compared to its June 2023 numbers (2,35,833 units), the Hosur-based company reported an 8.44 percent increase. TVS recently gave the RTR 310 a bunch of minor updates at a service camp, and you can read more about that here.
Bajaj Auto: 1,77,207 units
Bajaj’s June sales numbers were 5.91 percent lower than in May 2024 (1,88,340 units). However, it reported a 6.56 percent increase compared to June 2023 (1,66,292 units). Bajaj is set to launch its hotly anticipated CNG bike soon, and offers a Rs 10,000 discount on the Triumph 400cc duo. To read more about that, tap here.
Suzuki: 71,086 units
After a few strong months, Suzuki witnessed a slump in sales in June. Compared to its unusually strong May 2024 sales figure of 1,11,512 units, it reported a 36.25 percent decrease. Nevertheless, this is a 12.73 percent increase compared to June 2023 (63,059 units). Suzuki is working on an updated version of its popular Access 125 scooter, and to read more about that, tap here.
Royal Enfield: 66,117 units
Royal Enfield reported a four percent increase in June compared to its May sales figure of 63,531 units. However, this was two percent lower than what the company managed to sell in June last year, at 67,495 units. Royal Enfield is gearing up to launch the Guerrilla 450 on July 17 and to read more about that, tap here.
June 2024 two-wheeler sales | |||||
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Company | June 2024 | May 2024 | % change | June 2023 | % change |
Hero | 4,91,416 | 4,98,123 | -1.35 | 4,22,757 | 16.24 |
Honda | 4,82,597 | 4,50,589 | 7.10 | 3,02,756 | 59.40 |
TVS | 2,55,734 | 2,71,140 | -5.68 | 2,35,833 | 8.44 |
Bajaj | 1,77,207 | 1,88,340 | -5.91 | 1,66,292 | 6.56 |
Suzuki | 71,086 | 1,11,512 | -36.25 | 63,059 | 12.73 |
Royal Enfield | 66,117 | 63,531 | 4 | 67495 | -2 |