Honda 2W Sales Cross 5.17 Lakh Units In Aug 2026 – Grows YoY by 7.5%

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported total two-wheeler sales of 5,79,162 units in August 2026, registering an 8.28% YoY increase over 5,34,861 units sold in August 2025. Sales also improved sequentially, rising 6.67% over July 2026. Both domestic sales and exports recorded YoY growth during August. However, exports declined on a month-on-month basis, while domestic demand strengthened heading into the festive season.

Domestic Sales Cross 5.17 Lakh Units

Honda’s domestic sales stood at 5,17,329 units in August 2026, compared to 4,81,021 units in the corresponding month last year. This represents an increase of 36,308 units or 7.55% YoY. Domestic sales also improved considerably over July 2026, when Honda had sold 4,76,436 units. Volumes increased by 40,893 units or 8.58% MoM.

The domestic market accounted for 89.32% of Honda’s total two-wheeler sales during August. Honda continues to operate across multiple segments with products such as Activa, Shine, SP125, Unicorn and Dio among its key volume contributors.

Exports Grow 15% YoY

Exports were another growth area on a yearly basis. Honda shipped 61,833 two-wheelers from India during August 2026, against 53,840 units in August 2025. This translates to an increase of 7,993 units or 14.85% YoY.

The sequential trend was weaker. Exports declined from 66,498 units in July to 61,833 units in August, representing a 7.02% MoM drop. Exports accounted for 10.68% of Honda’s overall August volumes. Combining domestic sales and exports, HMSI finished August with 5,79,162 units. This was 44,301 units higher than last year and 36,228 units higher than July 2026.

FY27 Sales Cross 27.33 Lakh Units

Honda’s performance remains positive over the first five months of the current financial year as well. Between April and August 2026, total sales reached 27,33,758 units, compared to 24,25,391 units during the same period last year. This is an increase of 3,08,367 units or 12.71%.

Domestic sales during this period increased 10.61% YoY to 24,07,304 units. Exports have grown at a considerably faster pace, rising 31.08% from 2,49,046 units to 3,26,454 units. Exports now account for 11.94% of Honda’s FY27 volumes, compared to 10.68% of its August sales. Domestic operations continue to contribute the bulk of volumes with an 88.06% share during April-August 2026.

New Honda 2Ws Coming Soon

Honda is also preparing to expand its two-wheeler portfolio in India. The company recently announced the launch of ADV160 and Rebel 300, adding new products to its premium motorcycle lineup.

More launches are expected to follow. Honda showcased several upcoming two-wheelers at an event in July and prices of some of these models are expected to be announced soon. This gives HMSI a broader product offensive heading into the festive period.