Top 5 Best-Selling Bikes Of May 2025
Hero sold almost 3 lakh Splendors in May 2025
We got our hands on the monthly sales data from SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers). There have been some interesting observations in sales numbers from May 2025. Here’s a list of the top 5 best-selling bikes in India:
Hero Splendor Plus
|
Sales |
Units Sold |
|
May 2025 |
2,91,708 |
|
April 2025 |
1,85,635 |
|
May 2024 |
2,76,777 |
It’s not surprising that the best-selling bike this month is the Hero Splendor Plus, again. Its simple design, bulletproof reliability, ease of riding and the hassle-free ownership experience paired with excellent mileage make it the most popular bike in India.
Hero sold 2,91,708 units of the Splendor Plus in May 2025, a massive 51.14% increase in its Month-On-Month (MoM) sales figures. The bike’s sales numbers are back to normal after production was briefly paused in April on some of Hero’s plants for maintenance . The Year-On-Year sales too have increased by 5.39% when compared to May 2024.
Honda Shine 125
|
Sales |
Units Sold |
|
May 2025 |
1,48,288 |
|
April 2025 |
1,49,475 |
|
May 2024 |
1,26,907 |
What the Hero Splendor is to the 100cc segment is exactly what the Honda Shine is to the 125cc segment. It offers reliable performance, good mileage and enough comfort for daily commutes.
Honda sold 1,48,288 units of the bike in May 2025, showing a small decrease in the MoM sales figures by just 0.79% when compared with April 2025. The YoY sales figures though, have seen an increase of a healthy 16.84%, compared to May 2024.
Hero HF Deluxe
|
Sales |
Units Sold |
|
May 2025 |
1,07,768 |
|
April 2025 |
41,645 |
|
May 2024 |
87,143 |
Another bike from Hero’s stable that has made it to the best-selling list – Hero HF Deluxe. It shares its platform, engine and other parts with the Splendor Plus, but looks a bit different, and is also cheaper. Note that the sales numbers mentioned in the table includes both that of the Hero HF Deluxe and the Hero HF100. The latter is currently the most affordable two-wheeler in India, and is perfect for someone who is looking for a bike that is beginner-friendly and easy on the pocket.
Hero sold 1,07,768 units of the HF Deluxe in the month of May 2025, showing a whopping 158.7% increase in its MoM sales numbers when compared with those from the month of April 2025. Again, like the Splendor, this is due to the temporary production suspension in April. The YoY sales also saw an increase of 23.66% when compared with May 2024.
Bajaj Pulsar 125cc Range
|
Sales |
Units Sold |
|
May 2025 |
78,988 |
|
April 2025 |
79,201 |
|
May 2024 |
74,072 |
The Bajaj Pulsar 125cc range consists of three bikes: Pulsar 125, Pulsar N125 and Pulsar NS125. The 125cc Pulsar range has quite a diverse lineup with the Pulsar 125 being a commuter, the N125 being a sporty commuter offering with slightly peppy engine, and the NS125 as the small capacity naked streetfighter.
Bajaj sold 78,988 units of the 125cc Bajaj Pulsar range in May 2025, a small dip of 0.26% in the MoM sales in comparison to April 2025. The YoY sales have seen a surge of 6.63% though with respect to sales from May 2024.
TVS Apache Range (150-200cc)
|
Sales |
Units Sold |
|
May 2025 |
49,099 |
|
April 2025 |
45,633 |
|
May 2024 |
37,906 |
The TVS Apaches have always been known for their innovative features, peppy engines and sporty looks. The TVS Apache 150-200cc range includes four bikes: The Apache RTR 160 2V, Apache RTR 160 4V, Apache RTR 180 and Apache RTR 200 4V.
TVS sold 49,099 Apaches from the 150-200cc range in the month of May 2025, that’s a 7.59% increase in the MoM sales when compared with April 2025. The YoY sales figures too have seen a significant increase of 29.52% when compared to May 2024. The sales number in the coming months will likely go even higher considering TVS may soon launch the updated version of the Apache RTR 180.
User Reviews
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I 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 updow Read More