Eicher Motors-Owned Royal Enfield Sells Over 1.03 Lakh Motorcycles In May; Unveils Rs 2,500 Crore Andhra Pradesh Expansion Plan

On Monday's afternoon session, Indian equity benchmarks traded lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index declining 0.77 per cent to 23,366.70. Auto stocks remained in focus following monthly sales updates for May 2026. In this segment, Eicher Motors share price traded at Rs 7,100.45 on June 1, 2026, down 1.08 per cent from the previous close, after Royal Enfield reported its monthly sales performance.

Eicher Motors Motorcycle Business Royal Enfield May 2026 Sales

Royal Enfield reported total motorcycle sales of 1,03,231 units in May 2026, registering a 15 per cent year-on-year growth compared with 89,429 units sold in May 2025. Domestic sales stood at 94,115 units, up 24 per cent from 75,820 units in the corresponding month last year. Exports, however, declined 33 per cent to 9,116 units from 13,609 units in May 2025.

Eicher Motors FY27 Year-To-Date (YTD) Performance

For the first two months of FY27, Royal Enfield reported total sales of 2,16,395 motorcycles, compared with 1,75,988 units during the corresponding period of FY26, reflecting a 23 per cent growth. Domestic volumes increased 31 per cent to 1,98,244 units from 1,51,822 units, while exports declined 25 per cent to 18,151 units from 24,166 units. The company's motorcycles with engine capacity up to 350cc recorded sales of 90,784 units in May 2026, up 19 per cent year-on-year, while motorcycles above 350cc reported sales of 12,447 units.

Bullet 650 Launched

During the month, Royal Enfield expanded its middleweight portfolio with the launch of the Bullet 650 across India, EMEA and ANZ markets. The motorcycle is powered by a 647.95cc parallel twin engine producing 52.3 Nm of torque and retains the iconic Bullet styling, including its signature chrome peashooter exhausts.

Rs 2,500 Crore Manufacturing Expansion

Royal Enfield also announced plans to acquire land in Tada, Andhra Pradesh, for a new greenfield manufacturing facility. The project involves a planned investment of approximately Rs 2,500 crore and will be implemented in phases based on future demand and market conditions. The facility is expected to augment manufacturing capacity and support the company's long-term growth plans.

Management Commentary

B. Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, "We are carrying our momentum in FY27 with continued growth in Q1, despite the prevailing macro-headwinds. This month was exciting for us, as we strengthened our product portfolio with the Bullet 650. The Bullet is the world's longest-running motorcycle in continuous production and has garnered the love of riders across generations. The all-new Bullet 650 carries that legacy forward authentically, retaining the soul and unmistakable design philosophy of the Bullet. Another significant business milestone in May was the announcement of our plans for a new manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh to support our long-term projected growth. We also continued to deepen our presence in International markets and engage our riding communities through initiatives like the biggest-ever Himalayan Odyssey and the sixth edition of the Continental GT Cup."

About Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield is the motorcycle business of Eicher Motors Ltd and is one of the world's oldest motorcycle brands in continuous production. The company manufactures motorcycles at facilities located in Thiruvottiyur, Oragadam, Vallam Vadagal and Cheyyar, while also operating CKD assembly facilities across several international markets.

Royal Enfield's domestic sales momentum remained strong in May, while the proposed Rs 2,500 crore manufacturing expansion highlights its long-term growth plans.
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