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How popular isHonda Motorcycles?

In September 2026, people searched for Honda Motorcycles by name about 1,510 times in New Zealand, a 30.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 5.2% of all New Zealand motorcycle brand searches, placing Honda Motorcycles seventh out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about motorcycle brands, Honda Motorcycles appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the 11.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Honda Motorcycles is the seventh most searched of 11 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Harley-DavidsonShare of searches 27.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
  2. KawasakiShare of searches 15%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. DucatiShare of searches 13.2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
  4. CFMOTOShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 10th
  5. Honda MotorcyclesShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top motorcycle brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Honda Motorcycles appeared in all four answers. Honda Motorcycles is the most recommended of the 11.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Honda Motorcycles1st
  2. Kawasaki2nd
  3. BMW Motorrad3rd
  4. KTM4th
  5. Triumph5th
  6. Yamaha Motor6th
  7. Royal Enfield7th
  8. Ducati8th
  9. Harley-Davidson9th
  10. CFMOTO10th
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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Kawasaki4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Honda Motorcycles4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Triumph3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Harley-Davidson2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Ducati2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Royal Enfield2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • KTM2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • BMW Motorrad2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • CFMOTO1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Suzuki Motorcycles1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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See every answer about motorcycle brands

4 answers

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

Which motorcycle brands compete with Honda Motorcycles?

Honda Motorcycles against motorcycle brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Ducati, CFMOTO, Royal Enfield, KTM, Honda Motorcycles, Triumph, Suzuki Motorcycles, BMW Motorrad. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHarley-DavidsonKawasakiDucatiCFMOTORoyal EnfieldKTMHonda MotorcyclesTriumphSuzuki MotorcyclesBMW MotorradYamaha Motor
Oct 202527%15.1%13.6%9%9.4%8.7%6.1%4.4%2.9%2.5%1.4%
Nov 202528.4%15.3%12.3%9.5%8.1%9.6%5.5%3.8%3.3%2.8%1.3%
Dec 202532.8%12.7%14.5%7.9%8.1%8.1%5.4%3.8%3.3%2.3%1.1%
Jan 202629.2%13.4%12.9%9.9%8.6%8.5%5.5%4.6%3.6%2.9%0.97%
Feb 202628.8%12.6%12.6%9.6%8.2%11%5.7%3.8%3.4%2.9%1.3%
Mar 202627.1%14.2%13.2%11%7.7%9.1%6.2%3.8%3.9%2.9%0.98%
Apr 202625.6%15.3%11.9%12.2%10%8.2%5.7%4%3.6%2.6%0.87%
May 202629.7%14.8%11.2%9.7%8.6%9.4%5.4%4.2%3.2%2.8%1.1%
Jun 202629%15.3%11%13.6%7%8%5.6%4.4%2.8%2.4%0.82%
Jul 202633.9%13.4%10.8%12.1%7.3%7.5%4.7%5%2.5%2.1%0.76%
Aug 202633.6%15.1%11.1%11%6.8%7.2%4.8%4.5%2.9%2%1%
Sep 202627.6%15%13.2%9.6%9.5%9.3%5.2%4.7%2.9%2.1%0.87%

  1. 1.Harley-Davidson

    27.6%

    Held 1st. 8K estimated branded searches, -27.9% vs prior month. Share -6 points.

  2. 2.Kawasaki

    15%

    Held 2nd. 4.3K estimated branded searches, -13% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  3. 3.Ducati

    13.2%

    Held 3rd. 3.8K estimated branded searches, +3.8% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.

  4. 4.CFMOTO

    9.6%

    Held 4th. 2.8K estimated branded searches, -24% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  5. 5.Royal Enfield

    9.5%

    Moved from 6th to 5th. 2.7K estimated branded searches, +21.3% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.

  6. 6.KTM

    9.3%

    Moved from 5th to 6th. 2.7K estimated branded searches, +14% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.

  7. 7.Honda Motorcycles

    5.2%

    Held 7th. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -3.8% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  8. 8.Triumph

    4.7%

    Held 8th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -8.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  9. 9.Suzuki Motorcycles

    2.9%

    Held 9th. 850 estimated branded searches, -11.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  10. 10.BMW Motorrad

    2.1%

    Held 10th. 600 estimated branded searches, -7.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  11. 11.Yamaha Motor

    0.87%

    Held 11th. 250 estimated branded searches, -24.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

Compare popularity between Honda Motorcycles and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Honda Motorcycles

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How has branded search demand for Honda Motorcycles changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Honda Motorcycles in New Zealand fell from 2.2K to 1.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Honda Motorcycles’ share of searches among motorcycle brands in New Zealand decreased from 6.1% to 5.2%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Honda Motorcycles’ share of searches among motorcycle brands in New Zealand peaked at 6.2% in March 2026 and was lowest at 4.7% in July 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand motorcycle brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Royal Enfield overtook KTM to rank 5th among motorcycle brands in New Zealand, with 9.5% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, KTM gained share of searches among motorcycle brands in New Zealand, from 7.2% to 9.3%.

  3. In September 2026, Ducati gained share of searches among motorcycle brands in New Zealand, from 11.1% to 13.2%.

  4. In September 2026, Harley-Davidson lost share of searches among motorcycle brands in New Zealand, from 33.6% to 27.6%.

  5. In September 2026, CFMOTO lost share of searches among motorcycle brands in New Zealand, from 11% to 9.6%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Yamaha Motor in New Zealand fell 47.9% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 250 in September 2026.

How are Honda Motorcycles’ branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Honda Motorcycles’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • honda motorbike
  • honda motorcycles
  • honda motorcycles scooter

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Honda Motorcycles?

Honda Motorcycles is owned by Honda. Brandwave also tracks Honda, Honda ATV, Honda Marine, Honda Power Equipment and Honda Scooters, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.

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