Top 5 Best-Selling Bikes In January 2026
With more than 3 lakh units sold, the Hero Splendor Plus remains the undisputed king
The SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) has released sales numbers for January 2026. Here is a look at the top five best-selling bikes in India.
Hero Splendor Plus
|
Month |
Units Sold |
|
January 2026 |
3,10,802 |
|
December 2025 |
2,72,441 |
|
January 2025 |
2,45,315 |
Once again, the Hero Splendor Plus takes the lead with 3,10,802 units sold in January 2026. These sales figures show a Month-on-Month improvement of 12.34%, and a Year-on-Year improvement of a massive 21.1%. The Splendor’s simplicity, reputation of being a fuss-free bike to buy and maintain continues to help in dominating the sales numbers. Here is the on-road price of the Hero Splendor Plus in the top five Indian cities.
Honda Shine 125
|
Month |
Units Sold |
|
January 2026 |
1,35,076 |
|
December 2025 |
1,25,266 |
|
January 2025 |
1,51,439 |
The Honda Shine 125 may be India’s second best-selling bike overall, but more importantly, it is the best-selling 125cc bike. It may look conventional, but the fit and finish, along with the colour schemes are premium. More importantly, it comes with the trademark Japanese refinement engineering, making it a favourite bike for those who want a slightly more powerful bike than a 110cc motorcycle but without compromising on mileage.
Honda sold an impressive 1,35,076 units of this commuter bike in January 2026. This shows an increment of 7.26% in terms of the MoM sales, while the YoY sales were down by 10%. That said, the Limited Edition Shine 125 launch in February should help in bringing the numbers up for that month.
Here is how the Honda Shine 125 competes with the feature loaded TVS Raider 125 in a detailed comparison.
Hero HF Deluxe
|
Month |
Units Sold |
|
January 2026 |
71,690 |
|
December 2025 |
49,051 |
|
January 2025 |
62,223 |
The Hero HF Deluxe is another popular commuter bike from the Indian manufacturer. It uses the same tried-and-tested 97.2cc engine as the Splendor, but is available in a slightly more affordable package. In January 2026, Hero sold 71,690 units of this 100cc motorcycle. It may not sound like much when compared to the Splendor, but it is still a healthy 31.58% increment in terms of Month-on-Month sales; while the Year-on-Year sales were up by 13.21%.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Series
|
Month |
Units Sold |
|
January 2026 |
67,081 |
|
December 2025 |
36,576 |
|
January 2025 |
60,640 |
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 range includes the Bajaj Pulsar 125, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125, and Bajaj Pulsar N125. Together, these 125cc commuter bikes recorded a sales figure of 67,081 in January 2026. The MoM sales went up by a massive 45.47%, while the YoY sales were up by 9.60%.
Here is how the Bajaj Pulsar N125, and the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 compete with the TVS Raider 125.
TVS Apache Series
|
Month |
Units Sold |
|
January 2026 |
51,191 |
|
December 2025 |
45,507 |
|
January 2025 |
34,511 |
The TVS Apache series is quite popular among both, young and older buyers- thanks to their likeable looks, and engaging performance. The Apache range includes the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, TVS Apache RTR 180 2V and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V. In January 2026 the brand sold 51,191 units of these bikes, showing a 11.11% increment in MoM sales, while the YoY sales were up by a commendable 32.58%.
User Reviews
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- 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
- Bajaj pulsar 125 neon discPerfect bike for daily city ride as well as highway also. Best riding experience in 125 cc segment. Gives mileage upto 50 kmpl. Low service cost. Sporty look and road presence is perfect. Top speed is 95 to 100 km/hr. Overall its a perfect bike for your daily ride. I ride more than 45000 km in 5 yrs.Read More
- City ride with Hf deluxeI chose the HF Deluxe because it is known for reliability, low maintenance cost, and excellent fuel efficiency, which suits daily commuting needs. Being a product from Hero MotoCorp, it also gives confidence in terms of service network and resale value. The ride so far has been quite smooth and comfortable for city use. The seat is well cushioned and the suspension handles rough roads decently. Mileage is a strong point easily giving around 65 to 70 km per litre which makes it very economical. The bike is lightweight so handling is easy especially in traffic, However speed and power are limited it is not built for aggressive riding On highways it performs okay at moderate speeds 50 to 70 km per hour but feels slightly underpowered if you try to push beyond that. Yes I would definitely recommend this bike to anyone looking for a budget friendly low maintenance daily commuter especially for city rides rather than long highway touring and for office use daily updowRead More
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