Arai vs KLIM:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, KLIM had more branded searches than Arai among motorcycle gear brands worldwide. KLIM had about 65,700 branded searches, while Arai had 50. KLIM made up 7.2% of all motorcycle gear brand searches we track, and Arai accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about motorcycle gear brands, KLIM appeared in all five answers and Arai in three. KLIM was mentioned before Arai in four out of five answers.
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Top motorcycle gear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, KLIM appeared in all five answers. Arai was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. KLIM was listed before Arai in four out of five answers.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Alpinestars5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
KLIM5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Shoei4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
REV'IT!4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dainese3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Arai3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
HJC1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which motorcycle gear brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best motorcycle gear brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best motorcycle gear brand for a long ride?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“motorcycle gear brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best motorcycle gear”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Arai or KLIM more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arai and KLIM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven motorcycle gear brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for KLIM, Arai. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Alpinestars | Shoei | Dainese | HJC | KLIM | REV'IT! | Arai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.1% | 18.9% | 18.9% | 6.9% | 11.1% | 2.2% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.3% | 20.2% | 16.6% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 2% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.7% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 10.7% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.8% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 6.3% | 10.2% | 2.4% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.1% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% | 13.6% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.9% | 16% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 13.3% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.5% | 18.1% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 49.6% | 18.1% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.2% | 18.7% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 8.9% | 1.8% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.6% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.5% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 1.9% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.5% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
How has the Arai and KLIM comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- KLIM was ahead of Arai in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arai’s share of searches among motorcycle gear brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KLIM’s share of searches among motorcycle gear brands worldwide moved from 11.1% to 7.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 96.8K to 65.7K.
How did search popularity change for motorcycle gear brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, KLIM gained share of searches among motorcycle gear brands worldwide, from 6.4% to 7.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Arai worldwide rose 66.7% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 50 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arai’s and KLIM’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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