Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) marked 25-years of operations in India by unveiling two new models – the CB125 Hornet and the Shine 100 DX with bookings to begin on 1 August 2025.

The CB125 Hornet features a 123.94cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, OBD2B-compliant engine producing 8.2 kW at 7500 RPM and 11.2 Nm at 6000 RPM. It is paired with a 5-speed gearbox and accelerates from 0 to 60 kmph in 5.4 seconds. The bike weighs 124 kg. It comes equipped with a 240mm front petal disc and 130mm rear drum brake with single-channel ABS. Suspension includes golden USD front forks and a 5-step adjustable mono-shock rear. Tyres are 80/100-17 (front) and 110/80-17 (rear) tubeless units.

The motorcycle features a 4.2-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity, compatible with the Honda RoadSync app for navigation, calls and music access. Additional features include a USB Type-C charger, side-stand engine cut-off and engine stop switch.

The CB125 Hornet is available in four colour options: Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow, Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue Metallic and Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red.

On the other hand, the Shine 100 DX is powered by a 98.98cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that produces 5.43 kW at 7500 RPM and 8.04 Nm at 5000 RPM, paired with a 4-speed gearbox. It uses Honda’s eSP technology to improve fuel efficiency and performance.

Featuring drum brakes at both ends with Honda’s Combined Braking System (CBS) the suspension is managed by telescopic front forks and 5-step adjustable rear shock absorbers. The motorcycle rides on 17-inch tubeless tyres with a 168 mm ground clearance.

The Shine 100 DX comes with a digital LCD display showing mileage, range and service due indicators. It also includes a side-stand engine cut-off function.

It is offered in four colours: Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic and Geny Gray Metallic.

Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “As we celebrate 25 glorious years, it gives me immense pride to unveil not just one, but two new motorcycles that represent Honda’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric approach. The introduction of CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX reaffirms our promise of bringing hi-tech mobility solutions for the Indian market. This celebration also resonates with Honda’s global achievement of the 500 million production milestone and HMSI’s 70 million production landmark. We remain deeply grateful to our customers, partners and employees who made this journey possible and look forward to accelerating our growth in the coming years.”

Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are ecstatic to introduce two all-new motorcycles developed to meet the evolving aspirations of new-age Indian riders in this landmark 25th anniversary year of HMSI. The CB125 Hornet is set to redefine the 125cc premium commuter space with its advanced styling, segment-first features like Golden USD front forks and best-in-class 0-60 km/h time of 5.4s, making it the perfect urban companion for Gen-Z buyers to Ride their Rizz. The new Shine 100 DX brings a fresh wave of excitement, blending enhanced styling with advanced features, standing true to what customers expect – ‘Solid Hai’. These two models reflect Honda’s continued commitment of meeting customer aspirations and bringing advanced mobility solutions to every segment in the country.”

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, a leading two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported wholesales of 568,164 units in September, which was 3 percent lower than 583,633 units sold last year.

The company’s domestic sales came at 505,693 units, down 6 percent, as compared to 536,391 units, while exports came at 62,471 units, up 32 percent YoY.

For H1 FY2026 (April–September 2025), HMSI's cumulative total sales reached just under three million units at 2.99 million units. This comprised 2.67 million units in the domestic market and 311,517 units exported globally.

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported its wholesales for September 2025 and YTD FY2026.

The company sold a total of 687,220 two-wheelers in September, which marked a 7.87 percent as compared to 637,050 units last year. This included 626,217 motorcycles, up 4.8 percent YoY and 61,003 scooters, up 54 percent YoY. On the exports front, the company shipped 39,638 units, as compared to 20,344 units last year.

The strong monthly performance contributed to steady growth, a trend rooted in the strategic diversification of the product portfolio, including 12 new scooters and motorcycles launched since the last festive season. The month’s dispatch performance coincided with a major milestone: Hero MotoCorp became the first Indian company to surpass the 125 million cumulative two-wheeler production mark.

Hero MotoCorp stated that positive momentum is visible across the business. Showroom and dealership footfalls have more than doubled compared to the festive season last year, driven by the festive spirit and new GST benefits, with significant traction observed in the high-volume commuter segment.

The company’s electric vehicle business, Vida, powered by Hero, continued its strong growth trajectory, recording 12,736 VAHAN registrations in September 2025. This performance, led by the recently launched Vida VX2 Evooter, resulted in a sharp YoY EV market share rise from 4.7 percent to 12.2 percent, underscoring growing consumer trust in the brand. The company noted that demand for Vida currently remains ahead of supply in several key markets, indicating robust traction for its EV business this festive season.

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Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers, has reported strong sales for September 2025, buoyed by the start of the festive season and recent tax reforms.

The two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, recorded total sales of 123,550 units, marking 25 percent over the 99,185 units sold in September 2024.

Domestic sales were the primary growth driver, with SMIPL registering a robust 37 percent YoY growth with 105,886 units sold in September, up from 77,263 units in the same month last year.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “September has been a remarkable month for SMIPL. The festive cheer translated into strong demand driving 37 percent growth in our domestic sales. The recent GST reduction has further added to customer enthusiasm, by making our two-wheelers even more affordable. We are optimistic that this momentum will continue through the festive season and beyond, enabling us to serve a larger customer base with our trusted motorcycles and scooters.”

Further complementing the sales performance, SMIPL recorded its highest ever spare parts sale of INR 881 million for the third consecutive month, registering a 17 percent YoY growth.

While domestic sales soared, exports saw a reduction. SMIPL exported 17,664 units in September 2025, compared to 21,922 units exported during September 2024.

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Royal Enfield has announced its highest-ever monthly sales figure, with 124,328 motorcycles sold globally in September 2025. This marks a significant 43 percent growth compared to the 86,978 units sold in the same month last year.

Domestic sales drove the record performance, reaching 113,573 units in September 2025, which marked a 43 percent increase over the 79,325 units sold domestically last year.

B. Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “It has been an incredible start to the festive season for us at Royal Enfield, we have registered our best ever monthly sales volume and have crossed 100,000+ retail volumes for the month. To make sure that our customers take home their favourite Royal Enfield motorcycle this festive season, we have put in considerable effort.”

"In the month of September, we announced the upgraded Meteor 350 which has received a promising response from our community. All our new and existing motorcycles continue to perform well, we are confident of the growth momentum and are looking forward to a great year ahead,” he added.

For H1 FY2026, the company's total sales volume reached 591,903 motorcycles, reflecting a 30 percent growth over the 454,780 units sold in the previous year. This includes 521,482 units in the domestic market, registering a 27 percent growth compared to the 410,843 units sold in the corresponding period last year.

On the exports front, the company also saw a major boost, with 10,755 motorcycles shipped in September 2025, a 41 percent  increase from 7,653 units in September 2024. For H1 FY2026, exports surged by 60 percent, reaching 70,421 units.

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