The two-wheeler segment in India is projected to grow by 17% in 2023, taking sales to 15.86 million units. The outlook for 2023 – 2024 is positive, with 9 – 12% growth projected. Each of these companies introduces new models every year. When it comes to the best-selling bikes in India, the trends indicate that the old popular bikes are maintaining their position.
10 Best Selling Bikes In India in 2023
1. Hero Splendor Plus
The Hero Splendor Plus is the World’s NO.1 motorcycle in India and best-selling product. This bike comes with a kick start with alloy wheels, self-start with alloy wheels, and self-start with alloys and i3S. Splendor Plus mileage is 60 kmpl. The engine power is 97.2cc, the maximum output is 79.1bhp at 8,000rpm, and the maximum torque is 8.05Nm at 6,000rpm. With both front and rear drum brakes, it comes with a combined braking system for both wheels. Splendor Plus kerb weight is 112 kg, and its fuel tank capacity is 9.8 liters. The Hero Splendor price is Rs 74,491.
2. Honda Activa
Honda Activa is a brand of scooters manufactured by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India. Honda Activa’s starting price is Rs 74,536. The owner reports the Honda Activa’s mileage is 46 to 47 kmpl. The mechanical specification is a 125cc bike that develops 8.30PS at 6,250 rpm and a peak torque of 10.4Nm at 5,000 rpm. The kerb weight is 105kg.
3. TVS Jupiter
TVS Jupiter is powered by a 109.7cc BS6 engine, which develops a power of 7.77bhp and torque of 8.8Nm. With both front and rear drum brakes. This Scooter has come with a combined braking system for both wheels. TVS Jupiter’s curb weight is 107 kg, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 5.8 liters. In terms of features, it is an LED headlight, halogen bulb, and USB charger. TVS Jupiter is available in 7 variants and 17 colors. The Scooter’s starting price is Rs 73,340.
4. Suzuki Access
Suzuki Access is in third place in India for best-selling scooters. Suzuki Access’s starting price is Rs 79,899. It is powered by a 124cc, air-cooled, BS6 engine that delivers 8.6bhp at 6,750 rpm and torque of 10.20Nm at 5,500 rpm. The bike’s kerb weight is 101kg. The features of Suzuki Access are:
- A single pod headlight.
- Apron-mounted front turn indicators.
- Curvy body panels.
- A side-slung exhaust.
5. Bajaj Pulsar
Bajaj Pulsar is a commuter bike made by Bajaj Auto in India. The features list includes:
- A digital instrument cluster.
- LED tail lamp.
- Backlit switchgear.
- A rear disc brake.
- Clip-on handlebars.
A 124cc air-cooled, four-stroke engine powers Bajaj Pulsar, maximum power is 24.5 PS at 9,750 rpm, and a torque of 18.7 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The Bajaj Pulsar curb weight is 141 kg, and the fuel tank capacity is 12 liters. Bajaj Pulsar’s starting price is Rs 84,013.
6. Honda Shine
Honda Shine is a mileage bike available in 2 variants and five colors. This bike has a starting price of Rs 78,687. This bike is powered by a 123.94cc BS6 engine that develops a power of 10.59bhp at 7,500 rpm and a peak torque of 11Nm at 5,500 rpm. With both front and rear drum brakes, this commuter bike comes with a combined braking system for both wheels. This bike weighs 113 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 10.5 liters.
7. TVS Raider 125
TVS Raider 125 is powered by a 125cc engine that develops a power of 11.2bhp at 7,500 rpm and torque of 11.2Nm at 6,000 rpm. With both front and rear drum brakes, Raider 125 comes up with a combined braking system for both wheels. This bike weighs 123 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 10 liters. In terms of features, the LED headlight has integrated LED DRLs, an LED taillight, a five-inch digital display, and a Bluetooth system. An additional function such as navigation, voice assist, incoming calls, and message notifications. The TVS Raider 125 price in India starts at Rs 95,129.
8. TVS NTorq
The TVS Ntorq 125 is the company’s first upmarket offering of the Scooter. The TVS NTorq starting price is Rs 84,636. The features list has a data-loaded digital console, average speed, top speed recorder, lap timer, service and helmet reminders, charging socket in the boot, boot lamp, and engine kill switch. TVS NTorq is powered by a 124.8cc BS6 engine that develops a power of 9.25bhp and torque of 10.5Nm. With both front and rear drum brakes. TVS NTorq 125 weighs 118 kg and has a fuel tank capacity that is 5.8 liters.
9. TVS Apache RTR 160
TVS Apache RTR 160 is a street bike that is available in 3 variants and five colors. The street bike’s starting price is Rs. 1,04 lakh. The street bike specification is a 159.7cc engine, which develops a power of 15.82bhp at 8,750 rpm and peak torque of 13.85Nm at 7,000rpm, with both front and rear disc brakes. Apache RTR 160 weighs 138 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 12 liters.
This bike is re-design with a sharper-looking headlight and tail light. Features of Apache RTR 160 include an LED headlight with LED DRLs, Bluetooth-enabled fully digital instrument cluster with revised user interface, slipper clutch, and dual channel ABS.
10. Royal Enfield Classic 350
Royal Enfield Classic 350 was launched in the Indian market, and it has several designs and mechanical upgrades. The features of Classic 350 are:
- A round headlight.
- A round shape for the rearview mirrors.
- A curvy fuel tank.
- A split seat.
- A side-slung exhaust.
The bike generates power from a 349cc BS6 engine, which develops a power of 20.2bhp and torque of 27 Nm. Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in 6 variants and 15 colors. The Cruiser bike’s starting price is Rs 1.87 lakh.
