Royal Enfield Sales May 2026: Classic 350, Bullet 350 And Hunter 350 Drive 24% YoY Growth

Royal Enfield posted a strong performance in May 2026, with total domestic dispatches standing at 94,115 units. This marked a healthy 24% year-on-year growth compared to 75,820 units sold in May 2025.

However, on a month-on-month basis, Royal Enfield volumes declined by 10% from 1,04,129 units sold in April 2026. The sequential decline was visible across almost the entire portfolio, suggesting moderation after a stronger previous month.

Despite the MoM drop, the brand’s core 350cc range continued to dominate volumes, led by the Classic 350, Bullet 350 and Hunter 350.

Royal Enfield Sales May 2026: Model-Wise Table

Model	May 2026	May 2025	YoY Growth	April 2026	MoM Growth
Classic 350	34,594	28,628	21%	37,967	-9%
Hunter 350	20,418	15,972	28%	21,947	-7%
Bullet 350	23,372	17,279	35%	25,040	-7%
Meteor 350	8,360	7,697	9%	10,060	-17%
Himalayan	1,627	1,489	9%	1,941	-16%
Guerrilla 450	1,657	1,035	60%	2,474	-33%
Super Meteor	404	851	-53%	493	-18%
Shotgun	81	194	-58%	142	-43%
650 Twin	3,602	2,675	35%	4,065	-11%
Total	94,115	75,820	24%	1,04,129	-10%

• The Royal Enfield Classic 350 retained its position as the company’s top-selling motorcycle in May 2026. The model recorded sales of 34,594 units, growing 21% year-on-year from 28,628 units in May 2025. However, Classic 350 sales declined 9% month-on-month compared to 37,967 units sold in April 2026.

• The Bullet 350 emerged as one of the key growth drivers for Royal Enfield in May 2026. The motorcycle registered sales of 23,372 units, up 35% compared to 17,279 units in May 2025. Bullet 350 sales declined 7% from 25,040 units in April 2026.

• The Hunter 350 sold 20,418 units in May 2026, registering a 28% YoY growth over 15,972 units sold in May 2025.Month-on-month, the model saw a 7% decline from 21,947 units in April 2026.

• The Meteor 350 recorded sales of 8,360 units in May 2026, growing 9% YoY compared to 7,697 units sold in May 2025. However, its month-on-month performance was weaker, with sales falling 17% from 10,060 units in April 2026.

• The Guerrilla 450 sold 1,657 units, registering a strong 60% YoY growth from 1,035 units in May 2025. However, it saw a sharp 33% MoM decline from 2,474 units in April 2026.

• The Himalayan posted sales of 1,627 units, up 9% YoY from 1,489 units last year. Sequentially, sales declined 16% from 1,941 units in April 2026.

• The 650 Twin range registered sales of 3,602 units in May 2026, growing 35% YoY compared to 2,675 units sold in May 2025. On a month-on-month basis, sales declined 11% from 4,065 units in April 2026.

• The Super Meteor and Shotgun remained low-volume offerings. Super Meteor sales stood at 404 units, down 53% YoY, while Shotgun sales fell 58% YoY to just 81 units.

Key Takeaways

Royal Enfield’s May 2026 performance was largely driven by its 350cc portfolio. The Classic 350, Bullet 350 and Hunter 350 together accounted for 78,384 units, contributing more than 83% of the brand’s total volumes.

The Bullet 350 and Hunter 350 posted strong year-on-year gains, while the Classic 350 continued to remain the undisputed volume leader.

The 450cc range, led by the Guerrilla 450 and Himalayan, showed positive YoY growth but witnessed a notable sequential decline. Meanwhile, the 650cc range remained niche, with the 650 Twin performing better than the Super Meteor and Shotgun.

Overall, Royal Enfield’s 24% YoY growth in May 2026 highlights the brand’s continued strength in the premium motorcycle segment. However, the 10% MoM decline indicates that the company saw some moderation in dispatches after a stronger April 2026.