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Two-wheeler segment bring cheers automakers in December – A look at the numbers

Thanks to new launches, demand for motorcycle and scooters remained upbeat during the month

Swaraj Baggonkar | January 02, 2018 / 20:08 IST
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Two-wheeler makers continued to post high gains in December, which is generally considered to be a slow month, despite some negative buyer sentiments. Thanks to new launches, demand for motorcycle and scooters remained upbeat during the month. Here is a look at how each of the companies fared in December:
Two-wheeler makers continued to post high gains in December, which is generally considered to be a slow month, despite some negative buyer sentiments. Thanks to new launches, demand for motorcycle and scooters remained upbeat during the month. Here is a look at how each of the companies fared in December:
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Bajaj Auto | Motorcycle sales grew by 6% to 112,930 units vs 106,665 units sold in December 2016.
Bajaj Auto | Motorcycle sales grew by 6% to 112,930 units vs 106,665 units sold in December 2016.
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Suzuki | Sales grew 53% to 32,786 units vs 21,362 units sold in December 2016, thanks to demand for the Intruder (150cc).
Suzuki | Sales grew 53% to 32,786 units vs 21,362 units sold in December 2016, thanks to demand for the Intruder (150cc).
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Royal Enfield | India sales of Royal Enfield jumped 16% to 65,367 units vs 56,316 units sold in December 2016.
Royal Enfield | India sales of Royal Enfield jumped 16% to 65,367 units vs 56,316 units sold in December 2016.
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TVS Motor Company | Roaring on the success of Jupiter and Apache RR 310, domestic sales jumped 35% to 207,778 units vs 153,456 units sold in December last year.
TVS Motor Company | Roaring on the success of Jupiter and Apache RR 310, domestic sales jumped 35% to 207,778 units vs 153,456 units sold in December last year.
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Hero Motocorp | The market leader saw sales rise 43% to 472,731 units vs 330,202 units sold in December 2016.
Hero Motocorp | The market leader saw sales rise 43% to 472,731 units vs 330,202 units sold in December 2016.

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