India’s top 10 two-wheelers sold a combined 12,68,886 units in May 2026, up from 11,76,627 a year ago — a healthy year-on-year gain. The Hero Splendor stayed on top, the Bajaj Pulsar crossed 1.24 lakh units, and the electric TVS iQube was the fastest-growing model on the list. Here’s the full ranking and what moved.
Top 10 two-wheelers – May 2026
| Rank | Model | Notable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hero Splendor | Segment leader, again |
| 2 | Honda Activa | Best-selling scooter |
| 3 | Honda Shine | Commuter mainstay |
| 4 | Bajaj Pulsar | 1,24,270 units (+1.73%) |
| 5 | TVS Jupiter | India’s No.2 scooter |
| 6 | Suzuki Access | 75,729 units (flat) |
| 7 | Hero HF Deluxe | 66,722 units (-38.1%) |
| 8 | TVS Apache | 53,900 units (+9.78%) |
| 9 | TVS XL | 48,569 units (+30.3%) |
| 10 | TVS iQube | Fastest-growing on the list |
The winners
TVS had a strong month, placing four models in the top 10 — Jupiter, Apache, XL and the iQube. The XL moped jumped over 30%, the Apache nudged up nearly 10%, and the iQube’s rise shows electric two-wheelers are now firmly in the mainstream sales conversation. The Pulsar’s move past 1.24 lakh units keeps Bajaj comfortably ahead in the performance-commuter space.
The one that slipped
The standout decline was the Hero HF Deluxe, down 38% year-on-year to 66,722 units. With entry-commuter demand shifting, even long-time volume kings are seeing buyers move up to the Splendor or across to scooters.
Frequently asked questions
What was the best-selling two-wheeler in India in May 2026?
The Hero Splendor, which retained its position as India’s top-selling two-wheeler.
Which was the fastest-growing model?
The TVS iQube was the fastest-growing model among the top 10, underlining the rise of electric scooters.
How many units did the top 10 sell?
A combined 12,68,886 units in May 2026, up from 11,76,627 units in May 2025.
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