Honda Motorcycles vs Suzuki Motorcycles:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Honda Motorcycles had more branded searches than Suzuki Motorcycles among motorcycle brands in New Zealand. Honda Motorcycles was estimated to have 1.7K branded searches compared to Suzuki Motorcycles’ 990, and held a 3.2% Share of Search versus Suzuki Motorcycles’ 1.9%.
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Which is more popular in search, Honda Motorcycles or Suzuki Motorcycles?
Compare the motorcycle brands New Zealand riders choose between. 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 Honda Motorcycles, Suzuki Motorcycles. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Harley-Davidson | Kawasaki | CFMOTO | Ducati | KTM | Royal Enfield | Triumph | Honda Motorcycles | Suzuki Motorcycles | Yamaha Motor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24% | 15.5% | 10.8% | 13.9% | 12.4% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.89% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.3% | 15.4% | 11.3% | 12.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.85% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.8% | 13.1% | 9.4% | 14.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.76% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.8% | 13.6% | 11.8% | 13.1% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 0.65% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.3% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 12.4% | 14.1% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 4% | 2.3% | 0.85% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.1% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 4% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 0.64% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.7% | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 13.3% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 0.56% |
| May 2026 | 25.5% | 14.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% | 12.8% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.76% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.8% | 15.8% | 14.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 9.4% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.93% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.3% | 13.7% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.63% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.1% | 14.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.65% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Honda Motorcycles and Suzuki Motorcycles comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Honda Motorcycles was ahead of Suzuki Motorcycles in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Honda Motorcycles’ estimated Share of Search among motorcycle brands in New Zealand moved from 4.2% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.3K to 1.7K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Suzuki Motorcycles’ estimated Share of Search among motorcycle brands in New Zealand held steady at 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.1K to 990.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand motorcycle brands in August 2026?
1 change
Honda Motorcycles’ estimated Share of Search among motorcycle brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.8% to 3.2% in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Honda Motorcycles’ and Suzuki Motorcycles’ 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 Motorcycles
5 branded search terms
- honda motorbike
- honda motorcycles
- honda motorcycles for sale
- honda motorcycles near me
- honda motorcycles scooter
Suzuki Motorcycles
4 branded search terms
- suzuki motorbike
- suzuki motorcycles
- suzuki motorcycles near me
- suzuki motorcycles scooter
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