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Honda ATV vs Yamaha:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Honda ATV had more branded searches than Yamaha among ATV and side-by-side brands in New Zealand. Honda ATV had about 510 branded searches, while Yamaha had 160. Honda ATV made up 4.5% of all ATV and side-by-side brand searches we track, and Yamaha accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ATV and side-by-side brands, Honda ATV and Yamaha each appeared in four of the five answers. Yamaha was mentioned before Honda ATV in four out of five answers.

Among ATV and side-by-side brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Honda ATV, about 3 searches for every 1 for Yamaha

Honda ATV 510 searchesYamaha 160 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.

Honda ATV in 4 of 5Yamaha in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Yamaha, named ahead of Honda ATV in 4 of 5 answers

Yamaha first in 4Honda ATV first in 1

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Top ATV and side-by-side brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Honda ATV was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Yamaha was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Yamaha was listed before Honda ATV in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Yamaha1st
  2. Polaris2nd
  3. Can-Am3rd
  4. Honda ATV4th
  5. CFMOTO5th
  6. Kawasaki6th
  7. Suzuki ATV–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • CFMOTO5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Can-Am4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Polaris4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Honda ATV4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Yamaha4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Kawasaki3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Suzuki ATV0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about ATV and side-by-side brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Honda ATV or Yamaha more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Honda ATV and Yamaha by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven ATV and side-by-side brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Honda ATV and Yamaha among ATV and side-by-side brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Honda ATV, Yamaha. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKawasakiCan-AmPolarisHonda ATVSuzuki ATVYamahaCFMOTO
Oct 202539.2%26%26.1%3.9%2.6%1.4%0.98%
Nov 202539%25.2%27.4%3.6%2.7%1.5%0.7%
Dec 202535.6%27%29.5%3.6%2.4%1.4%0.42%
Jan 202633.9%28.9%27.9%4.1%2.8%1.6%0.79%
Feb 202635.3%26.3%26.3%5.5%3%1.5%2%
Mar 202638.2%24.5%27.9%4.1%2.5%1.2%1.6%
Apr 202637.6%25.4%28.3%4.6%2%1.2%0.83%
May 202639.6%26.1%24.9%4.5%2.3%1.6%1%
Jun 202636.3%24.6%31.5%2.8%2.5%1%1.4%
Jul 202635%25.4%30.8%3.7%2.6%1.1%1.3%
Aug 202638.5%25.8%28.1%3.7%1.8%1%1.1%
Sep 202636.9%28.8%25.9%4.5%1.8%1.4%0.62%

How has the Honda ATV and Yamaha comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand ATV and side-by-side brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Honda ATV gained share of searches among ATV and side-by-side brands in New Zealand, from 3.7% to 4.5%.

  2. In September 2026, Yamaha rose from 7th to 6th among ATV and side-by-side brands in New Zealand.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Honda ATV’s and Yamaha’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.

Honda ATV

3 branded search terms

  • honda atv
  • honda quad
  • honda quad bike

Yamaha

2 branded search terms

  • yamaha atv
  • yamaha quad bike

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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