Kawasaki vs KTM:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Kawasaki had more branded searches than KTM among motorcycle brands in New Zealand. Kawasaki was estimated to have 7.6K branded searches compared to KTM’s 5.7K, and held a 14.6% Share of Search versus KTM’s 10.8%.
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Which is more popular in search, Kawasaki or KTM?
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 Kawasaki, KTM. 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 Kawasaki and KTM comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: KTM took it in February 2026, Kawasaki took it in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kawasaki’s estimated Share of Search among motorcycle brands in New Zealand moved from 15.5% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.5K to 7.6K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, KTM’s estimated Share of Search among motorcycle brands in New Zealand moved from 12.4% to 10.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.8K to 5.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand motorcycle brands in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Kawasaki overtook CFMOTO to rank 2nd among motorcycle brands in New Zealand, at 14.6%.
In August 2026, KTM rose from 6th to 5th among motorcycle brands in New Zealand.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kawasaki’s and KTM’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.
Kawasaki
13 branded search terms
- kawasaki
- kawasaki 650r
- kawasaki bike
- kawasaki ex500
- kawasaki h2
- kawasaki hr
- kawasaki mc
- kawasaki mule
- kawasaki near me
- kawasaki nz
- kawasaki online
- kawasaki scooter
- kawasaki vn
KTM
23 branded search terms
- ktm
- ktm 125
- ktm 250
- ktm 300 exc
- ktm 390
- ktm 390 adventure
- ktm 450
- ktm 65
- ktm 85
- ktm bike
- ktm bow
- ktm com
- ktm dirt bikes
- ktm duke
- ktm duke 200cc
- ktm duke 390
- ktm ebike
- ktm motorbike
- ktm near me
- ktm nz
- ktm online
- ktm rc 390
- ktm scooter
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