Harley-Davidson vs Royal Enfield:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Harley-Davidson and Royal Enfield were level on Share of Search among motorcycle brands worldwide, with an estimated 3.4M branded searches each, at 14.8% estimated Share of Search each. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Harley-Davidson or Royal Enfield?
Compare the motorcycle brands motorists use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Honda | Harley-Davidson | Royal Enfield | Suzuki | Kawasaki | KTM | Ducati | Triumph | Yamaha Motor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.8% | 13.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 0.98% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.5% | 11.9% | 14.6% | 17.8% | 9.7% | 8% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 34% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 18.6% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 33% | 12.1% | 14.8% | 18.1% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.2% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 0.95% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.9% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 0.86% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.9% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 32.9% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 0.89% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.9% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 0.91% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.6% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 16% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 0.96% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.9% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 0.89% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Harley-Davidson and Royal Enfield comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 11 months ending August 2026: Harley-Davidson took it in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Harley-Davidson’s estimated Share of Search among motorcycle brands worldwide moved from 13.4% to 14.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.4M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Royal Enfield’s estimated Share of Search among motorcycle brands worldwide moved from 16.3% to 14.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.1M to 3.4M.
How did search popularity change for motorcycle brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Harley-Davidson overtook Suzuki to rank 2nd among motorcycle brands worldwide, at 14.8%.
In August 2026, Royal Enfield overtook Suzuki to rank 3rd among motorcycle brands worldwide, at 14.8%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harley-Davidson’s and Royal Enfield’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.
Harley-Davidson
1 branded search term
- harley davidson
Royal Enfield
1 branded search term
- royal enfield
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