Honda 2W Sales July 2026 – Shine 125 Surges 27%, Activa Falls 13%; Total Dispatches Up 2%

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India recorded total dispatches of 4,76,436 units in July 2026, registering a 2% year-on-year growth over 4,66,331 units sold in July 2025. On a month-on-month basis too, Honda’s dispatches increased by around 2% compared with 4,68,956 units in June 2026.

The overall growth was modest, but Honda’s model-wise performance showed a clear divergence. While the Activa remained the company’s largest-selling model, its volumes declined both YoY and MoM. In contrast, the Shine 125 posted strong double-digit growth and emerged as the biggest growth driver in Honda’s portfolio during the month.

Honda Model-Wise Sales – July 2026

Model	Jul'26	Jul'25	YoY	Jun'26	MoM
Activa	2,06,170	2,37,413	-13%	2,18,932	-6%
Shine 125	1,76,756	1,38,665	27%	1,52,415	16%
CB Unicorn 150	35,007	0	NA	37,617	-7%
Shine	15,194	20,993	-28%	15,157	0%
Dio	15,106	27,951	-46%	18,230	-17%
Dio 125	10,797	0	NA	13,229	-18%
CB350	4,812	2,072	132%	3,821	26%
CB125 Hornet	3,859	0	NA	4,058	-5%
SP160	3,731	2,234	67%	2,271	64%
H’ness	2,484	1,170	112%	2,041	22%
QC1	1,160	207	NA	472	NA
Hornet 2.0	889	782	14%	408	118%
CB200X	316	476	-34%	177	79%
Activa e:	104	16	NA	64	NA
Total	4,76,436	4,66,331	2%	4,68,956	2%

• In July 2026, Honda dispatched 2,06,170 units of the Activa, a 13% YoY decline from 2,37,413 units in July 2025, and a 6% decrease from 2,18,932 units in June 2026. Despite this, Activa remained Honda’s largest volume contributor, making up about 43% of total July dispatches.

• The Honda Shine 125 showed strong performance, with dispatches rising 27% YoY to 1,76,756 units in July 2026 from 1,38,665 units in July 2025. It also saw a 16% MoM increase from 1,52,415 units in June 2026. Shine 125 accounted for 37% of Honda’s total July sales, making it the second-largest contributor after Activa.

• The CB Unicorn 150 dispatched 35,007 units in July 2026, a 7% decline from June's 37,617 units, remaining Honda’s third-largest contributor.

• Honda Shine recorded sales of 15,194 units, down 28% YoY from 20,993 units in July 2025. The Honda Dio witnessed a sharper decline, with dispatches at 15,106 units, down 46% YoY and 17% MoM.

• The Dio 125 registered sales of 10,797 units, down 18% MoM from 13,229 units in June.

• Honda’s CB350 posted impressive growth during July, with sales rising to 4,812 units from 2,072 units in July 2025. This translates into a strong 132% YoY growth. On a monthly basis, CB350 dispatches were also up 26% compared with June 2026.

• The Honda SP160 registered sales of 3,731 units, up 67% YoY and 64% MoM.

• The Honda H’ness recorded dispatches of 2,484 units, translating into 112% YoY growth and 22% MoM growth.

• Honda’s electric two-wheeler portfolio continued to contribute relatively small volumes.

• The QC1 recorded 1,160 units in July 2026, while the Activa e: registered 104 units.

Honda recorded 4,76,436 two-wheeler dispatches in July 2026, with Shine 125 growing 27% YoY while Activa declined 13%.

Auto Punditz Take

Honda’s July 2026 dispatch data highlights an important shift in its portfolio. The Activa continues to remain the company’s biggest volume generator, but its 13% YoY decline contrasts sharply with the strong 27% growth recorded by the Shine 125.

The Shine 125’s performance is particularly significant, as it now accounts for nearly four out of every ten Honda two-wheelers dispatched. With the gap between Shine 125 and Activa narrowing to less than 30,000 units, Honda’s sales mix is becoming considerably more balanced between scooters and motorcycles.

At the same time, strong growth from the CB350, H’ness and SP160 indicates improving momentum in Honda’s higher-capacity motorcycle range.

However, the electric portfolio remains at a very early stage in terms of volumes.

Honda’s near-term performance will therefore continue to depend heavily on the Activa, Shine 125 and Unicorn family while the company works to expand its presence across premium motorcycles and electric scooters.