5 Bikes Which Bagged Big Numbers In January 2023
So was it the usual suspects? Well, almost…
The January 2023 two-wheeler sales data is out, and yes, there are quite some familiar names on the list of bestsellers. Here’s a brief explainer:
|
Model |
Sales |
|
Hero Splendor Plus |
2,45,875 (Combined) |
|
Honda CB Shine |
99,878 |
|
Bajaj Pulsar 125 / Pulsar NS125 |
49,527 (combined) |
|
Hero HF Deluxe |
47,840 |
|
Bajaj Platina 100 / Platina 110 |
41,873 |
Ruling the roost is, of course, the Hero Splendor Plus, with 2,45,875 units sold, a 23.2 percent growth from the 1,94,760 units sold in January last year. And a big reason for the winning trend can be chalked down to its outstanding fuel efficiency, among other things, which you can read about in our review.
The runner-up on the list comes in with half the numbers of the leader. The Honda CB Shine may not be the cheapest or the most feature-packed among its 125cc siblings. But Honda’s reliability as well as wide dealership network and aftersales assurance means peace of mind, something Indian commuters can always depend upon. That said, its sales dipped marginally, from 105,159 units in Jan last year.
Next, the duo of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and slightly upmarket Pulsar NS 125 netted a combined 49,527 units, pipping the plain-jane Hero HF Deluxe by a scant 2,447 units. So does this mean 125cc bikes are the new choice among India’s commuters? Tell us in the comments.
Rounding off the list today is another Bajaj duo, the Platina 100 and its elder brother, the Platina 110. Now, though the Platina can be had in both disc and drum variants, don’t be misled to write them off as bare-bones, as the disc variant of the Platina 110 also holds the distinction of being India’s smallest-capacity (and cheapest) bike with ABS!
User Reviews
- Excellent BikeAfter purchasing HF deluxe bike, I feel it's very comfortable while driving and very cheap in cost of maintenance, average both. It looks very nice in design against same segment bikes. For safety points it have safeguards to safe our legs in any unhappining issue so I suggest strongly for local & short distance travelling.Read More
- Too love the bikeThe bike is very nice and I love this bike. I like this bike's performance and comfort. This bike's suspension are very soft and works well. Seat is so comfortable. Overall a nice bike. I love this bike.Read More
- VERY GOOD PERFORMANCEService and maintenance charge is normal, mileage is 50 - 55 kmpl on highway, 45-50 kmpl in cities and streets. Overall, it is a quite good bike with good performance and minimal costs. Everyday rides upto hundred kms can be done easily, I ride daily around 80 kms and it is very easy for me and it's a sports bike even with only 125 CC engine.Read More
- Best choice to buyMy father gave me this bike I am using from last 5 years, fuel efficiency is very good as per experience, as a middle-class my Father purchase this for him, and they pass this to me and the performance was same as brand new. I am going office and in field from this daily approx 50-70 km , comfortable and big seat in its segment that also comfortable for 2nd person who setting behind me in budget. This is perfect choice for performance and fuel efficiency. As per my review bajaj suits me in 5 year. Daily up down I am not in trouble by its performance or any problem, in 5 year me and my father not changed single part of engine. My father previous bike engine work in 40000 km and this bike me and my father drove this to 70000 and all parts are original. So as per my opinion or as per our roads bajaj platina is good choice.Read More