Motorcycles and Scooters: Royal Enfield to Ola and Gogoro — 2026-10-11
India's two-wheeler market recorded a robust September with retail sales jumping 33% year-on-year, driven by festive demand and strong performances from Hero MotoCorp and Honda. Meanwhile, Royal Enfield expanded its electric footprint by launching the Flying Flea C6 in Hyderabad, while Japanese manufacturers Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha collectively crossed the 10,000-unit mark for e-scooter sales. In Italy, the market continued its positive trajectory with a 7.9% growth in registrations, led by Honda's dominant share.
Motorcycles and Scooters: Royal Enfield to Ola and Gogoro — 2026-10-11
Top developments
India’s two-wheeler retail sales surge 33% in September
India’s two-wheeler retail sales reached 17.90 lakh units in September 2026, marking a significant 33.1% year-on-year increase driven by festive season demand. Hero MotoCorp reclaimed the top spot in sales volume, overtaking TVS Motor, while Honda maintained a strong second position with a 26.19% market share. This broad-based growth indicates a healthy recovery across major segments, with Hero, Honda, and TVS each selling over 6 lakh units individually.
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 expands to Hyderabad
Royal Enfield’s electric sub-brand, Flying Flea, has launched its C6 electric motorcycle in Hyderabad, expanding its presence beyond initial pilot markets. The bike offers a range of 154 km on a single charge and is priced at ₹2.79 lakh ex-showroom, or ₹1.99 lakh under the battery-as-a-service (BaaS) model. This move signals Royal Enfield’s serious commitment to competing in the premium electric two-wheeler segment against rivals like Ather and Ola.
Japanese e-scooter sales cross 10,000 units in 2026
Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha have collectively sold 10,735 electric scooters in India so far in 2026, marking a milestone for legacy manufacturers entering the EV space. Honda leads this cohort with a 51% share of these sales, indicating that traditional players are gaining traction against pure-play EV startups. This growth suggests that consumers are increasingly considering established brands for their electric two-wheeler needs.
Italy’s two-wheeler market grows 7.9% in September
The Italian two-wheeler market continued its positive momentum in September 2026, with registrations rising by 7.86% year-on-year. Scooters remained the primary growth driver with double-digit increases, while motorcycles returned to positive territory after a two-month slowdown. Honda dominated the Italian market with 74,155 immatriculations in the first nine months of 2026, holding a 23.7% share.
Local view
Hindi-language media outlets such as Live Hindustan and TV9 Hindi are closely tracking the launch of Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea C6 in Hyderabad, highlighting its competitive pricing and range features as key selling points for Indian consumers. BikeDekho has published detailed on-road price updates for the Royal Enfield Classic 350 Stealth Black, noting a recent price hike to ₹2,21,179 ex-showroom, which is influencing buyer decisions in the premium segment.
Context & numbers
- India Retail Sales: 17.90 lakh units (+33.1% YoY) in September 2026.
- EV Registrations: Total electric two-wheeler registrations in India reached 2,07,542 units in September 2026.
- Market Share: TVS Motor led EV sales with 53,990 units, followed by Bajaj (48,383), Ather (30,477), Hero (24,306), and Ola (13,449).
- Italy Registrations: +7.86% YoY in September 2026; Honda holds 23.7% share YTD.
- Flying Flea C6 Price: ₹2.79 lakh ex-showroom; ₹1.99 lakh with BaaS.
On the radar
- Japan Mobility Show Biz Week: Scheduled for October 13–16, 2026, in Chiba, where Yamaha is expected to showcase new electric mobility concepts including delivery-focused scooters and cargo-assist bicycles.
- EICMA 2026: Indian Motorcycle will reveal its MY27 lineup and European performance results at the upcoming EICMA show in Milan.
- Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2027: The 2027 model of the high-performance Ninja H2R was recently announced in Europe, drawing significant attention for its power output and design updates.
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