Royal Enfield has started 2026 strong with a notable increase in motorcycle sales and a major milestone achieved in the current financial year. The iconic mid-size motorcycle maker reported robust year-on-year and year-to-date growth, underlining its continued dominance in the two-wheeler market.
Key Highlights
- Royal Enfield sold 104,322 motorcycles in January 2026, up 14% YoY.
- Domestic sales strong at 93,781 units; exports at 10,541 units.
- FY 2025–26 YTD sales crossed 1 million units, up 25% from last year.
- 350cc and below motorcycles continued to lead volume growth.
Strong January Performance
In January 2026, Royal Enfield recorded a total of 104,322 motorcycles sold (domestic + exports), marking a 14% year-on-year rise from 91,132 units in January 2025.
Domestic sales were particularly strong, with 93,781 units sold, representing approximately 16% annual growth. Exports also performed well, with 10,541 units shipped overseas, showing a 5% increase compared to January 2025.
Royal Enfield Sales – January 2026 vs January 2025 (YoY)
| Category | Jan-26 | Jan-25 | Diff | Growth % YoY | % Share Jan-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 350cc | 92,998 | 78,815 | 14,183 | 18.00% | 89.15% |
| > 350cc | 11,324 | 12,317 | -993 | -8.06% | 10.85% |
| Domestic | 93,781 | 81,052 | 12,729 | 15.70% | 89.90% |
| Exports | 10,541 | 10,080 | 461 | 4.57% | 10.10% |
| Total | 1,04,322 | 91,132 | 13,190 | 14.47% | 100% |
Royal Enfield Sales – January 2026 vs December 2025 (MoM)
| Category | Jan-26 | Dec-25 | Diff | Growth % MoM | % Share Dec-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 350cc | 92,998 | 95,480 | -2,482 | -2.60% | 92.19% |
| > 350cc | 11,324 | 8,094 | 3,230 | 39.91% | 7.81% |
| Domestic | 93,781 | 93,177 | 604 | 0.65% | 89.96% |
| Exports | 10,541 | 10,397 | 144 | 1.39% | 10.04% |
| Total | 1,04,322 | 1,03,574 | 748 | 0.72% | 100% |
Royal Enfield Sales – FY 2025-26 Year-to-Date (YTD)
| Category | FY YTD | YoY | Diff | Growth % YoY | % Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 350cc | 8,99,274 | 7,03,580 | 1,95,694 | 27.81% | 87.70% |
| > 350cc | 1,26,146 | 1,14,629 | 11,517 | 10.05% | 12.30% |
| Domestic | 9,15,689 | 7,33,908 | 1,81,781 | 24.77% | 89.30% |
| Exports | 1,09,731 | 84,301 | 25,430 | 30.17% | 10.70% |
| Total | 10,25,420 | 8,18,209 | 2,07,211 | 25.32% | 100% |
Year-to-Date Success
Royal Enfield’s business momentum continues through the financial year (April 2025–January 2026). Cumulative sales have surpassed the 1 million mark (10,25,420 units), up 25% from 8,18,209 units in the same period a year earlier. This includes strong performances from both domestic and export markets.
Segment-wise, the 350cc and below category remained the backbone of sales, showing a significant year-on-year increase, while larger bikes over 350cc also contributed to growth.
What’s Driving Growth
Industry analysts attribute Royal Enfield’s strong performance to several factors:
- Continued demand for its popular 350cc models.
- A diversified model lineup appealing to both daily riders and enthusiasts.
- Healthy export demand supporting global reach.