Kawasaki vs KTM:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, KTM had more branded searches than Kawasaki among motorcycle brands in Australia. KTM had about 18,100 branded searches, while Kawasaki had 3,600. KTM made up 11.6% of all motorcycle brand searches we track, and Kawasaki accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about motorcycle brands, Kawasaki appeared in four of the five answers and KTM in one. Kawasaki was mentioned before KTM in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
KTM, about 5 searches for every 1 for Kawasaki
Who does AI mention more?
Kawasaki, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, KTM in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Kawasaki, named ahead of KTM in 4 of 4 answers
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Top motorcycle brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kawasaki was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. KTM was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kawasaki was listed before KTM in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Kawasaki1st
Honda Motorcycles2nd
Triumph3rd
Harley-Davidson4th
Yamaha Motor4th
CFMOTO6th
Royal Enfield7th
Suzuki Motorcycles8th- KTM9th
Ducati–- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Kawasaki4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Honda Motorcycles3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Harley-Davidson2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Royal Enfield2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Triumph2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- CFMOTO1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- KTM1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Suzuki Motorcycles1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Yamaha Motor1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Ducati0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about motorcycle brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best motorcycle brand for beginners in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which motorbike brand is most reliable?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best value motorcycles in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“motorcycles”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“motorbikes”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Kawasaki or KTM more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kawasaki and KTM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 motorcycle brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for KTM, Kawasaki. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harley-Davidson | CFMOTO | KTM | Honda Motorcycles | Ducati | Royal Enfield | Triumph | Suzuki Motorcycles | BMW Motorrad | Kawasaki | Yamaha Motor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.6% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.8% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.3% | 14% | 11.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.8% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.6% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 12.7% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 27% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 13% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 23.1% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 13.6% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 28.3% | 15.5% | 10.4% | 11.3% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.8% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.3% | 18.3% | 10% | 10.7% | 10% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.9% | 17.4% | 11.6% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 26% | 17.4% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7% |
How has the Kawasaki and KTM comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- KTM was ahead of Kawasaki in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kawasaki’s share of searches among motorcycle brands in Australia moved from 2.5% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KTM’s share of searches among motorcycle brands in Australia moved from 10.5% to 11.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for Australia motorcycle brands in September 2026?
2 changes
KTM’s share of searches among motorcycle brands in Australia has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 9.8% to 11.6% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kawasaki in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kawasaki’s and KTM’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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