Can-Am vs Kawasaki:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kawasaki had more branded searches than Can-Am among quad bike brands worldwide. Kawasaki had about 2.2 million branded searches, while Can-Am had 550,000. Kawasaki made up 11.4% of all quad bike brand searches we track, and Can-Am accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about quad bike brands, Can-Am appeared in all five answers and Kawasaki in two. Can-Am was mentioned before Kawasaki in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Kawasaki, about 4 searches for every 1 for Can-Am
Who does AI mention more?
Can-Am, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Can-Am, named ahead of Kawasaki in every answer
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Top quad bike brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Can-Am appeared in all five answers. Kawasaki was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Can-Am was listed before Kawasaki in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
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.
Yamaha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Can-Am5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Honda4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Polaris4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Kawasaki2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Segway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which quad bike brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best quad bike brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best quad bike brand for trail riding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“off road quad”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“four wheeler brand”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Can-Am or Kawasaki more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Can-Am and Kawasaki by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six quad bike brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Kawasaki, Can-Am. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Honda | Yamaha | Kawasaki | Polaris | Segway | Can-Am |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.6% | 19.6% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.3% | 20.9% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.9% | 21.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 59% | 20% | 11% | 4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.9% | 21.1% | 11.6% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.5% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.6% | 19.9% | 10.9% | 4% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 58.6% | 19.9% | 10.9% | 4% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.9% | 20.7% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.9% | 20.7% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.9% | 20.3% | 11.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.3% | 20.9% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
How has the Can-Am and Kawasaki comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kawasaki was ahead of Can-Am in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Can-Am’s share of searches among quad bike brands worldwide moved from 3.2% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 550K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kawasaki’s share of searches among quad bike brands worldwide moved from 13.1% to 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.7M to 2.2M.
How did search popularity change for quad bike brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Can-Am lost share of searches among quad bike brands worldwide, from 3.3% to 2.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kawasaki worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.7M to 2.2M in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Can-Am’s and Kawasaki’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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