Collectively two-wheeler scooter segment sold nearly a total of 28,90,943 units in FY 2017-18 for the period of five months and increased growth by 18.27 percent higher than as compared to motorcycle and moped segments captured 7.89 percent and -8.60 percent respectively year on year (YoY).
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Two-wheeler scooters loaded with automatic transmission system, good fuel efficiency, powertrain technologies and affordable prices. It will benefit the urban people across the country. The hassle and free maintenance ride being offered by two-wheeler scooters to be beneficial for conventional motorcycle buyers in the rural segments. Additionally, improvements in the standard of female education and employment opportunities across rural and urban segments have directly influenced the sales of two-wheeler scooter segments.
The Automobile Giant, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) captured a market share of about 59.22 percent in the period of April-August in FY 17- 18. The automobile manufacturer is now focusing to capture the rural segment in India with its newly introduced the 110cc Cliq.
110cc Cliq is one of the most affordable scooters in India being offered by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI). According to HMSI management, Honda Cliq is available for the sale nearly at a price of Rs 42,000, it directly competes with 100cc mass commuter motorcycles, the company builds the scooter particularly for the semi-urban and rural segments across the country. However, Honda has not revealed its targeting figures for Cliq110cc in FY 2017-18, it showing encourage level to drive the consumer acceptance in India.
The most selling scooter Honda Activa secured number one position in the two-wheeler segment. It sold a total of 335,595 units of scooters under its Activa brand across India in FY 2017-18. It includes three models namely Activa 125 (three variants), Activa 4G and Activa i. It captured a growth of 19.52 percent in the duration of August 2017, which shows the outstanding performance in the scooter segments growth.
The TVS Jupiter, which is positioned the second largest selling scooter in India and sold nearly 81,277 units in FY 17-18, as compared to previous year. It has seen that a growth of 57.12 percent Year on Year (YoY).
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Maestro, being offered by Hero MotoCorp’s is to compete with TVS Jupiter, has now positioned third place in the two-wheeler segment. MotoCorp’s sold 43,804 units of Maestro in August 2017, up with 17.13 percent Year on Year.
Honda Deo, placed in 4th position and sold nearly 39,964 units, which has seen a growth 12.64 percent YoY. Two-wheeler scooter, Deo, has been specifically used by the college going students. The company reported that a hike in sales of Deo when the new college session starts rather than the festive season.
The Suzuki Access 125, is the one oldest scooter being offered by the Honda Activa, in the two-wheeler scooter segment. It secured the fifth position in the month of August and sold 39,550 units FY 17-18 (up an impressive 58.81 percent YoY).
Yamaha's Top Selling Scooter, Fascino positioned sixth place in the two-wheeler segment. This scooter 21,628 units in August 2017 along with a growth of 14.58 percent YoY.
