Segway-Ninebot vs SYM:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Segway-Ninebot had more branded searches than SYM among moped and scooter brands in New Zealand. Segway-Ninebot had about 5,900 branded searches, while SYM had 40. Segway-Ninebot made up 59.2% of all moped and scooter brand searches we track, and SYM accounted for 0.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about moped and scooter brands, Segway-Ninebot appeared in three of the five answers and SYM in two. Segway-Ninebot and SYM were each mentioned first in one of the two answers.
Who do people search for more?
Segway-Ninebot, about 148 searches for every 1 for SYM
Who does AI mention more?
Segway-Ninebot, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, SYM in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top moped and scooter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Segway-Ninebot was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SYM was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Segway-Ninebot and SYM were each listed first in one of the two answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Vespa1st
NIU2nd
SYM2nd
Kymco4th
Yamaha Motor5th- Segway-Ninebot6th
Honda Scooters6th
Suzuki Scooters8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Segway-Ninebot3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Yamaha Motor3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Vespa2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Suzuki Scooters2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Honda Scooters2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- NIU2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- SYM2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Kymco1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about moped and scooter brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which moped or scooter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best moped and scooter brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best moped or scooter brand in New Zealand for city commuting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best scooter”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“motor scooter nz”
- 1SYM
- 1
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Segway-Ninebot or SYM more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Segway-Ninebot and SYM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight moped and scooter brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Segway-Ninebot, SYM. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Segway-Ninebot | Vespa | Suzuki Scooters | Honda Scooters | Kymco | Yamaha Motor | NIU | SYM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 54.5% | 33.4% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.2% | 33% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.98% | 0.44% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.3% | 35.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.7% | 33.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.97% | 0.97% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.1% | 33% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.92% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 32.8% | 4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.87% |
| May 2026 | 54.2% | 33.1% | 3.5% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.88% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.7% | 32.5% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.2% | 31.3% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.9% | 32.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.9% | 30.8% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.51% |
| Oct 2026 | 59.2% | 30% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
How has branded search for Segway-Ninebot and SYM changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Segway-Ninebot was ahead of SYM in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Segway-Ninebot’s share of searches among moped and scooter brands in New Zealand moved from 54.5% to 59.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 5.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, SYM’s share of searches among moped and scooter brands in New Zealand moved from 0.49% to 0.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand moped and scooter brands in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, Segway-Ninebot gained share of searches among moped and scooter brands in New Zealand, from 57.9% to 59.2%.
How are Segway-Ninebot’s and SYM’s branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Segway-Ninebot’s and SYM’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.
Segway-Ninebot
8 branded search terms
- nine bot segway
- ninebot
- ninebot go kart
- ninebot gokart
- segway
- segway kart
- segway ninebot
- segwayninebot
SYM
2 branded search terms
- sym moped
- sym scooter
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