India is undoubtedly one of the biggest motorcycle markets in the world. In 2022 alone, more than 16 million brand new motorcycles were sold in the Indian market. Unlike the Western markets, motorcycles are seen as essentials, rather than toys and recreational vehicles, in India. If you've ever been to the Asian country, or at least seen pictures of the busy metropolis, you'd know just how important a role motorcycles play in daily mobility.
There are quite a few big players in the Indian motorcycle market who are otherwise unknown in the western market. One of them is Hero MotoCorp, although the brand has recently made headlines thanks to its partnership with Harley-Davidson and the launch of the highly anticipated X440. Other than its exploits with the MoCo, however, Hero's operations are limited mostly to the Asian and Latin American markets. That being said, in terms of sheer volumes alone, Hero is one of the biggest motorcycle manufacturers in the world.
