Honda Sales February 2026: Activa Dominates, Motorcycles Surge, EV Missing
- Team Autopunditz
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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India delivered a divergent performance in February 2026, with strong gains in select motorcycles and scooters, while several legacy and premium models saw steep declines or zero dispatches.
Here’s a detailed model-wise breakdown:
Key Highlights
Activa remains the undisputed leader with over 2.5 lakh units
Strong growth in CB 350, SP160, CB 200X and Shine (110cc)
Scooter portfolio shows mixed trends
Scooters: Activa Leads, Dio Weakens
Activa Continues to Dominate
Activa: 2,54,449 units (+46% YoY, -6% MoM)Continues to anchor Honda’s volumes, driven by urban demand and brand trust.
Dio 125: 16,669 units (new base, +44% MoM)Strong traction in the sporty 125cc scooter segment.
Dio: 11,558 units (-28% YoY, -17% MoM)Declining demand suggests a shift towards 125cc offerings.
Motorcycles: Strong Mid-Segment Momentum
Shine Portfolio – Mixed Performance
Shine 125: 1,38,438 units (-1% YoY, +2% MoM)Largely stable, indicating maturity in the segment.
Shine (110cc): 32,922 units (+114% YoY, +26% MoM)A strong growth story, benefiting from entry-level demand.
Premium & Mid-Segment Gaining Ground
CB 350: 4,099 units (+255% YoY, -25% MoM)Highest growth in Honda’s portfolio, though sequential decline visible.
SP 160: 2,499 units (+124% YoY, +1% MoM)Consistent performer in the 160cc commuter-premium space.
CB 200X: 1,065 units (+110% YoY, +54% MoM)Strong momentum in the urban adventure category.
CB Unicorn 160: 36,317 unitsHigh volumes indicate strong demand in executive commuter space.
CB 125 Hornet: 9,431 unitsEarly traction suggests growing interest in sporty commuters.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s February 2026 performance reflects a transition phase:
1. Activa Still the Pillar
Despite minor MoM decline, Activa continues to dominate India’s scooter market.
2. Shift Towards 125cc+ Scooters
Dio’s decline vs Dio 125’s growth signals a clear consumer upgrade trend.
3. Motorcycle Portfolio Strengthening
CB350, SP160, and CB200X indicate Honda is gaining traction beyond commuters.
4. EV Strategy Lagging
Honda’s EV presence remains negligible in February 2026, especially compared to peers scaling aggressively.
February 2026 showcases a stable yet evolving portfolio for Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India. While Activa continues to dominate and motorcycles show encouraging signs of diversification, the lack of EV momentum and underperformance in select segments remain key concerns.
