Top 10 Motorcycles Sold In April 2025: Hero Splendor Continues To Dominate

Published: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 23:22 [IST]

Shifting our focus to the motorcycle segment for April 2025, we observed a downturn in sales. The top 10 motorcycles collectively sold 7,21,735 units, marking a significant 21.36% decline from the previous year's 9,17,790 units. This translates to a volume loss of 1,96,055 units, indicating a challenging period for the industry.

Hero Splendor

Leading the charge in sales was the Hero MotoCorp's Splendor, which managed to sell 1,97,893 units, despite experiencing a 38.34% drop from the previous year's 3,20,959 units. This downturn resulted in a volume loss of 1,23,066 units for the Splendor, yet it still accounted for 27.42% of the total sales among the top 10 motorcycles.

Honda Shine

Honda Shine emerged as a strong contender, experiencing an 18.32% year-over-year growth by selling 1,68,908 units, up from 1,42,751 units. This growth allowed Shine to capture 23.40% of the total sales, with a volume increase of 26,157 units, showcasing its rising popularity among riders.

Bajaj Pulsar

The Bajaj Pulsar series took the third spot with 1,24,012 units sold, although it saw a 14.36% decrease compared to the previous year's sales of 1,44,809 units. This resulted in a volume loss of 20,797 units, indicating a slight dip in its demand.

TVS Apache

TVS Apache range found itself in fourth place, with a modest year-over-year growth of 0.25%, selling 45,633 units.

TVS Raider 125

Following closely was the TVS' Raider 125, which experienced a 15.79% decline in sales, amounting to 43,028 units sold and a volume loss of 8,070 units.

Hero HF Deluxe

Hero HF Deluxe encountered a significant 57.09% drop in sales, selling only 41,645 units compared to the previous year's 97,048 units. This sharp decline highlighted the challenging conditions for the model.

Bajaj Platina

Bajaj Platina also faced a downturn, with sales decreasing by 32.61% to 29,689 units from 44,054 units the previous year.

Royal Enfield Classic 350

The Royal Enfield Classic 350, an iconic model, sold 26,801 units, witnessing a 9.08% decrease in sales from the previous year's 29,476 units. This was accompanied by a volume loss of 2,675 units.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

That being said, not all was bleak in the Royal Enfield camp, as the RE Hunter 350 saw an 11.88% increase in sales, totaling 18,109 units.

Honda Unicorn

The Honda Unicorn motorcycle experienced a slight growth of 0.49%, selling 26,017 units. However, we expect the sales to improve in the coming months.

DriveSpark Thinks

April 2025 saw mixed fortunes for motorcycle brands with some experiencing growth while others faced significant declines. The overall decrease in sales volume points towards a challenging market environment for the motorcycle industry during this period. Despite these hurdles, certain models like Honda Shine and RE Hunter 350 witnessed positive growth, indicating shifting consumer preferences and potential areas of opportunity for manufacturers.