Honda's group two-wheeler sales expanded to 22,101,000 units in the fiscal year ending March 2026, giving it a global share of approximately 40%. In India, the company has announced plans to expand annual production capacity to approximately 8 million units and is preparing to increase production centered on its fourth and second plants.
Honda's global two-wheeler sales reached 22,101,000 units in the fiscal year ending March 2026, a substantial increase from the previous year. By region, Asia accounted for approximately 85% of total sales. Although expanded sales in Asia lifted the overall figure, sales in Japan, North America and Europe were below the previous year.
The company regards India as the largest two-wheeler market and has announced plans to expand local production capacity from the current 6.25 million units to approximately 8 million units in 2028. It will establish a new line with annual capacity of 650,000 units at its fourth plant in Vithalpur, Gujarat, and add a third line at its second plant in Tapukara, Rajasthan. Total capacity is expected to reach 2.61 million units at the fourth plant and 2.01 million units at the second plant after the new line becomes operational.
Domestic sales in India totaled 2,407,304 units from April through August 2026, up 11% year on year, while total sales including exports were 2,733,758 units, up 13%. The company is expanding its diverse model lineup and local sales network, centered on small-displacement models such as Activa, Dio, Shine, Unicorn and SP160.
Domestic two-wheeler sales in Japan are expected to decline, with sales forecast at 160,000 units in the fiscal year ending March 2027. The company will continue offering products tailored to demand in the domestic market, including new-standard mopeds and electric two-wheelers, as well as CB400-series and CBR400R-series models equipped with E-Clutch.