Harley-Davidson vs Kawasaki:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Harley-Davidson had more branded searches than Kawasaki among motorbike brands in the United Kingdom. Harley-Davidson had about 49,500 branded searches, while Kawasaki had 4,400. Harley-Davidson made up 24.8% of all motorbike brand searches we track, and Kawasaki accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about motorbike brands, Kawasaki appeared in all three answers and Harley-Davidson in none.
Who do people search for more?
Harley-Davidson, about 11 searches for every 1 for Kawasaki
Who does AI mention more?
Kawasaki, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Kawasaki, the only one of the two named
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Top motorbike brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Kawasaki appeared in all three answers. Harley-Davidson did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Kawasaki3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Honda Motorcycles2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Royal Enfield1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
KTM1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Triumph1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
BMW Motorrad1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Harley-Davidson0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Ducati0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lexmoto0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Suzuki Motorcycles0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best motorbike brand for a beginner in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which motorbike brands are the most reliable?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good first bike after passing my test?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“motorbikes”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“motorbikes for sale”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.
Is Harley-Davidson or Kawasaki more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Harley-Davidson and Kawasaki by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 motorbike brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harley-Davidson | Royal Enfield | Ducati | KTM | Honda Motorcycles | Triumph | BMW Motorrad | Lexmoto | Suzuki Motorcycles | Yamaha Motor | Kawasaki | Mutt Motorcycles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.6% | 14.5% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.2% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 22.5% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.5% | 14% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.3% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.4% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 7.3% | 4% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 23.6% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 19.4% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 23.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.8% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9% | 9% | 6% | 5% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
How has the Harley-Davidson and Kawasaki comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Harley-Davidson was ahead of Kawasaki in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Harley-Davidson’s share of searches among motorbike brands in the United Kingdom moved from 21.6% to 24.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kawasaki’s share of searches among motorbike brands in the United Kingdom moved from 2.4% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom motorbike brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Harley-Davidson lost share of searches among motorbike brands in the United Kingdom, from 26.6% to 24.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kawasaki in the United Kingdom fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harley-Davidson’s and Kawasaki’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.
Harley-Davidson
1 branded search term
- harley davidson
Kawasaki
1 branded search term
- kawasaki motorcycles
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