How popular isYamaha WaveRunner in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 490 branded searches for Yamaha WaveRunner in New Zealand which is down 30% over the last 11 months. Yamaha WaveRunner holds 19.5% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand jet ski brands and is ranked 2nd of 3 competitors for search popularity.
Sea-Doo64.5%
Yamaha WaveRunner19.5%
Kawasaki Jet Ski15.9%
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Which jet ski brands compete with Yamaha WaveRunner?
Share of Search by month for Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner, Kawasaki Jet Ski. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sea-Doo | Yamaha WaveRunner | Kawasaki Jet Ski |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.9% | 23.2% | 5% |
| Nov 2025 | 71.8% | 22.1% | 6% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.1% | 21.5% | 4.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.2% | 19.4% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.6% | 19.9% | 9.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 70.5% | 21.6% | 7.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.2% | 16.5% | 4.2% |
| May 2026 | 77.9% | 17.7% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.6% | 19.9% | 4.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 67% | 27.4% | 5.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.5% | 19.5% | 15.9% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.5% | 1.6K | +35% | -2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.5% | 490 | 0% | -7.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.9% | 400 | +300% | +10.3 points |
1.
Sea-Doo64.5%
held 1st · 1.6K estimated branded searches · +35% vs prior month · -2.5 points
19.5%
held 2nd · 490 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -7.9 points
15.9%
held 3rd · 400 estimated branded searches · +300% vs prior month · +10.3 points
Compare search popularity between Yamaha WaveRunner and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Yamaha WaveRunner changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Yamaha WaveRunner in New Zealand fell from 700 to 490.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Yamaha WaveRunner’s estimated Share of Search among jet ski brands in New Zealand decreased from 23.2% to 19.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Yamaha WaveRunner’s estimated Share of Search among jet ski brands in New Zealand peaked at 27.4% in July 2026 and was lowest at 16.5% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand jet ski brands in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, Kawasaki Jet Ski gained estimated Share of Search among jet ski brands in New Zealand, from 5.6% to 15.9%.
In August 2026, Yamaha WaveRunner lost estimated Share of Search among jet ski brands in New Zealand, from 27.4% to 19.5%.
In August 2026, Sea-Doo lost estimated Share of Search among jet ski brands in New Zealand, from 67% to 64.5%.
How is Yamaha WaveRunner measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Yamaha WaveRunner’s 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.
5 branded search terms
- jet ski waverunner yamaha
- waverunner
- yamaha jet ski
- yamaha waverunner
- yamaha waverunner pwc
Who owns Yamaha WaveRunner?
Yamaha WaveRunner is owned by Yamaha Motor. Brandwave also tracks Yamaha Motor, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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