Hero MotoCorp Clocks 5.70 Lakh Sales in May, Exports Increase 78%

Hero MotoCorp has reported total sales of 5.70 lakh units in May 2026, up from 5.08 lakh units in the same month last year, maintaining its position as the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer. According to Vahan portal data, the company recorded 496,957 registrations during the month. The growth was supported by improved traction across key segments, with the company stating that the Deluxe 125cc, premium motorcycle and scooter categories delivered double-digit year-on-year gains.

This reflects a gradual shift in consumer demand towards higher-displacement motorcycles and feature-rich scooters.

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Domestic volumes rose to 536,784 units in May 2026 from 488,997 units a year earlier, indicating stable retail momentum in the home market. Exports, however, stood out sharply, climbing 78 per cent year-on-year to 33,284 units compared to 18,704 units in May 2025, driven by strong demand across international markets.

Segment-wise, motorcycle sales reached 503,763 units last month, up from 475,164 units in May 2025. Scooter volumes more than doubled to 66,305 units, compared with 32,537 units in the same period last year, signalling a sustained recovery in this category.

The company’s electric mobility arm, Vida, continued to scale up. It registered 19,052 units on Vahan in May 2026, marking a 166 per cent increase year-on-year. The momentum follows a strong April performance as well, when Vida scooter sales rose from 7,116 units in April 2025 to 16,291 units in April 2026, reflecting a 129 per cent growth.

Hero MotoCorp has also started retail operations of the Vida Dirt.E K3 electric motorcycle in select markets from last month. The model, which was launched in December 2025 at an introductory price of ₹69,990 (ex-showroom), marks the brand’s expansion into new electric segments.

In April 2026, the company had reported sales of over 5.32 lakh units, with domestic volumes showing significant year-on-year improvement from nearly 2.89 lakh units in April 2025.