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HJC vs KLIM:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, HJC had more branded searches than KLIM among motorcycle gear brands worldwide. HJC had about 74,000 branded searches, while KLIM had 65,700. HJC made up 8.1% of all motorcycle gear brand searches we track, and KLIM accounted for 7.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about motorcycle gear brands, KLIM appeared in all five answers and HJC in one. KLIM was mentioned before HJC in every answer.

Among motorcycle gear brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

HJC, about 13% more searches than KLIM

HJC 74K searchesKLIM 65.7K searches

Who does AI mention more?

KLIM, mentioned in every answer we collected

KLIM in 5 of 5HJC in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

KLIM, named ahead of HJC in every answer

KLIM first in 5HJC never first

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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. HJC was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. KLIM was listed before HJC in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Alpinestars1st
  2. REV'IT!2nd
  3. Shoei3rd
  4. KLIM4th
  5. Dainese5th
  6. Arai6th
  7. HJC7th

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

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is HJC or KLIM more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for HJC 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.

HJC and KLIM among motorcycle gear brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for HJC, KLIM. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAlpinestarsShoeiDaineseHJCKLIMREV'IT!Arai
Oct 202542.1%18.9%18.9%6.9%11.1%2.2%<0.01%
Nov 202545.3%20.2%16.6%6.1%9.8%2%<0.01%
Dec 202548.7%17.8%14.6%6.5%10.7%1.7%<0.01%
Jan 202646.8%17.2%17.2%6.3%10.2%2.4%<0.01%
Feb 202645.1%13.5%13.5%6.1%8.1%13.6%<0.01%
Mar 202643.9%16%13.2%7.2%6.4%13.3%<0.01%
Apr 202649.5%18.1%14.9%8.2%7.2%2.1%<0.01%
May 202649.6%18.1%14.9%8.2%7.1%2.1%<0.01%
Jun 202651.2%18.7%12.6%6.9%8.9%1.8%<0.01%
Jul 202649.6%18.2%14.9%8.2%7.1%2.1%<0.01%
Aug 202654.5%16.4%13.4%7.3%6.4%1.9%<0.01%
Sep 202649.5%18.1%14.8%8.1%7.2%2.1%<0.01%

How has the HJC and KLIM comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: HJC took it in March 2026, KLIM took it in June 2026, HJC took it in July 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HJC’s share of searches among motorcycle gear brands worldwide moved from 6.9% to 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 74K.
  • 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
  1. In September 2026, HJC gained share of searches among motorcycle gear brands worldwide, from 7.3% to 8.1%.

  2. In September 2026, KLIM gained share of searches among motorcycle gear brands worldwide, from 6.4% to 7.2%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HJC’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.

HJC

1 branded search term

  • hjc helmet

KLIM

3 branded search terms

  • klim
  • klim jacket
  • klim motorcycle

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