Motorcycles and Scooters: Royal Enfield to Ola and Gogoro — 2026-10-20
Royal Enfield continues its dominance in the Indian premium segment with a record-breaking September sales performance and the launch of the exclusive Classic 650 Anniversary Edition. Meanwhile, Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India has set an ambitious target of 6 million domestic units for FY27, signaling strong confidence in the market despite global supply chain pressures.
Motorcycles and Scooters: Royal Enfield to Ola and Gogoro — 2026-10-20
Top developments
Royal Enfield Hits Record Highs and Launches Exclusive Edition
Royal Enfield reported its highest-ever monthly sales in September 2026, dispatching 1,33,958 motorcycles, an 8% year-on-year increase driven by strong domestic demand and expanding product lines. The momentum continued with the launch of the Royal Enfield Classic 650 125th Anniversary Edition, a limited-run model restricted to just 125 units globally, featuring a unique "Hypershift" color-changing paint and priced at ₹4,25,589 ex-showroom. This model underscores Royal Enfield’s strategy to consolidate its lead in the 650cc segment while celebrating its heritage.
Honda Targets 6 Million Units for FY27
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) CEO Tsutsumu Otani announced a target of 6 million domestic sales units for fiscal year 2027, anticipating robust growth driven by both scooters and motorcycles. This aggressive goal reflects HMSI’s confidence in its product portfolio and the recovering Indian two-wheeler market, where Honda has been gaining market share recently.
Kawasaki Revives the Z300 for India
Kawasaki has officially announced the return of the Z300 naked bike to the Indian market after an eight-year hiatus, with sales scheduled to begin on October 20, 2026. Dealers began accepting bookings on October 19, marking a significant move for Kawasaki to compete in the entry-level premium naked segment against rivals like the Honda Hornet 2.0 and TVS Apache RTR 310.
Local view
Hindi media outlets are highlighting Royal Enfield’s sales dominance, with News18 Hindi reporting that the Classic 350 remains the top-selling model in the 349cc+ segment, starting at ₹1,37,640. Times Now Hindi notes that Royal Enfield is preparing to launch five new motorcycles between November 2026 and early 2027, including the anticipated Himalayan 750 and Flying Flea S6, which are generating significant consumer interest. Amar Ujala emphasized the exclusivity of the Classic 650 Anniversary Edition, noting that only 125 customers in India will be able to purchase the bike.
Context & numbers
The Indian two-wheeler industry saw a strong September 2026, with total dispatches rising 13.5% year-on-year to 24,63,103 units. Hero MotoCorp retained the top spot in overall sales, while Honda gained market share. In the electric segment, TVS Motor Company led the market, followed by Bajaj Auto, with Ola Electric slipping to fifth place with a 6.5% share. Global sales for Royal Enfield are also on an upward trajectory, with the manufacturer growing 16.6% in 2026 after achieving a record 1.20 million global sales in 2025.
On the radar
- EICMA 2026 Preparations: The upcoming EICMA show in Milan (November 5-8) is expected to be the largest ever, featuring over 2,120 brands and 10 pavilions. Rumors suggest reveals from Royal Enfield (750cc models), CFMOTO, and new electric scooter concepts from Asian manufacturers.
- Gogoro’s Vietnam Expansion: Gogoro has installed at least three battery-swap stations in Ho Chi Minh City, signaling its imminent entry into the Vietnamese electric scooter market.
- Norton 450 Single: Norton is preparing to unveil a new 450cc single-cylinder roadster at EICMA 2026, with European availability scheduled for 2027, positioning it as a direct competitor to Royal Enfield’s mid-capacity bikes.
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