Royal Enfield Achieves Record Quarterly Sales
Chennai, November 14: Royal Enfield has reported a significant increase in motorcycle demand within the country. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly motorcycle sales in the second quarter of the financial year 2026-27, with improved sales figures in both domestic and international markets compared to the previous financial year. The Chennai-based manufacturer sold 376,722 motorcycles from July to September 2026, up from 327,067 units sold during the same period last year, marking a 15% year-on-year growth.
Growth Driven by New Models and Updates
The company has introduced several new motorcycles in various markets and updated many existing products. This has contributed to the parent company, Eicher Motors, recording its best-ever quarterly financial performance. The company unveiled the Himalayan 440 at the first Himalayan Base Camp held in Ladakh, celebrating ten years of the Himalayan brand. This new adventure motorcycle features an upgraded frame and improved engine.
Royal Enfield also launched the Classic 350 Gorkha Edition for India and Nepal, while the 2026 Classic 350 includes enhanced comfort features and a signature white paint scheme. The Continental GT 650 has been updated, and registrations have begun for the limited edition Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts. All 25 motorcycles slated for India sold out in just three minutes.
The quarterly financial results set new records for Eicher Motors as well. There was a 20% increase in total consolidated revenue from operations compared to the second quarter of the financial year 2026, while EBITDA improved by 16%. The profit after tax saw a 15% year-on-year increase.
Launch of Flying Flea C6
Due to growth in vehicle sales, the company’s commercial vehicle business also recorded better revenue and profits. The Flying Flea C6 made its global debut in Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Berlin, and London. In India, Royal Enfield has established ten sales and service centers for its electric motorcycle business in Bengaluru. The C6 model now offers an option of Parachute White along with the existing Flea Green and Storm Black colors.
This motorcycle is the first electric model from the Flying Flea division, operating as a distinct electric two-wheeler business under Royal Enfield. The second quarter saw the inclusion of several new models in the company’s international motorcycle portfolio. The Guerrilla 450 Apex and Goan Classic 350 reached the Philippines, while the Bullet 650 and Guerrilla 450 Apex were introduced in Cambodia. The FT450 Flat Tracker was launched for the first time in Thailand.
Customers in Brazil received the Goan Classic 350, Guerrilla 450 Apex, and Himalayan Mantra Black. Additionally, Royal Enfield showcased the Flying Flea C6 as part of its electric motorcycle activities during the Festival Interlagos in Brazil. VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) recorded its highest-ever sales of 28,071 units in the second quarter, representing a 28.2% year-on-year increase compared to last year’s 21,901 units.