Suzuki Motorcycles vs Yamaha Motor:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Suzuki Motorcycles had more branded searches than Yamaha Motor among motorcycle brands in Australia. Suzuki Motorcycles had about 5,400 branded searches, while Yamaha Motor had 2,600. Suzuki Motorcycles made up 3.5% of all motorcycle brand searches we track, and Yamaha Motor accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about motorcycle brands, Suzuki Motorcycles and Yamaha Motor each appeared in one of the five answers. Suzuki Motorcycles and Yamaha Motor were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Suzuki Motorcycles, about 2 searches for every 1 for Yamaha Motor
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 1 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top motorcycle brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Suzuki Motorcycles was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Yamaha Motor was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Suzuki Motorcycles and Yamaha Motor were each listed first in one of the two answers 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 Suzuki Motorcycles or Yamaha Motor more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Suzuki Motorcycles and Yamaha Motor 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 Suzuki Motorcycles, Yamaha Motor. 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 Suzuki Motorcycles and Yamaha Motor comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Suzuki Motorcycles was ahead of Yamaha Motor in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Suzuki Motorcycles’ share of searches among motorcycle brands in Australia moved from 3.1% to 3.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha Motor’s share of searches among motorcycle brands in Australia moved from 1.5% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.6K.
How did search popularity change for Australia motorcycle brands in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Suzuki Motorcycles nor Yamaha Motor moved beyond provider rounding among motorcycle brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Suzuki Motorcycles’ and Yamaha Motor’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.
Suzuki Motorcycles
1 branded search term
- suzuki motorcycles
Yamaha Motor
2 branded search terms
- yamaha motorbike
- yamaha motorcycles
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