Japan's Honda has emerged the 3rd biggest motorcycle manufacturer in India In terms of sale. Honda has grabbed the 3rd place by overtaking Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company.
Honda sold 21,07,228 units in 2011-12 placing it the third highest after Indian firms Hero Motocorp and Bajaj Auto. According to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturer's (SIAM) latest report, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) sold a total of 19,96,320 units in 2012.
Meanwhile, TVS Motor could only sell a total of 18,95,500 two-wheelers last year. India's two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto sold 60,69,280 and 25,66,757 units respectively last year.
Honda motorcycles are known for their smooth engines and comfortable ride. The two-wheelers which Honda sells the most in India are the Unicorn motorcycle and the Activa scooter.
