Christmas may be over, but there’s still time to put a positive spin on the season at Impros Impellers, with limited-stock savings, plus the closeout of the store-wide Winter Sale of 10% off regular-priced items and off-season repairs!
When it comes to ‘limited stock’ flash sales, Impros, a leader in impeller performance with 40+ years of experience, isn’t just randomly throwing out that word… the last post-up on their social media page specified “3-4 units left” … and that was a few days back, so you better jump on this deal if you’re looking for a Skat-Trak Kawasaki JS 550 Impeller with the price slashed from a normal $332.99 to a low $285.99. These beauties come with 13/16 pitch.
The Skat-Trak Kawasaki 550 JS impeller is a stainless-steel design that produces excellent performance in all ranges of the powerband. Skat-Trak produced the original stainless-steel impeller for the 550’s. Compared to the stock aluminum impeller, this simple bolt-on creates better bottom end, and top speed.
The 550 JS impeller fits into the Kawasaki mixed flow pump used specifically in the 550 JS Jet-Ski. Impros even offers a Solas Application Charts to check if this application is best for your set-up.
Don’t forget, for the do-it-yourselfer, Impros offers impeller installation instructions by brand, and if you are riding at elevation or with a tune or looking for a different pitch than the 13/16, Impros can custom pitch your impeller to meet your needs and to give you top performance!
Also available on a ‘limited stock’ sale is the Adjustable trim nozzle set for Kawasaki 800 and 750 skis, the Solas Kawasaki SXR 800 Pump Nozzle w/Trim, slashed from $268.99 to $228.99 while supplies last.
The Solas Kawasaki pump nozzle is an 80mm venturi, with 83.5mm steering nozzle assembly, that can trim up and down with a lever/cable installed (sold separately).
The nozzle assembly is aluminum, and is made to utilize interchangeable rings.
The nozzle assembly at this price includes the nozzle set only. No cable or lever is included.
The Solas pump nozzle fits the Solas 12-vane pump, a Skat Trak Magnum 140mm pump, as well as OEM 2003-2010 Kawasaki 800 SXR. It also fits the 1992-2002 750 models SX, SXi, SXi Pro, SS, ST, Xi, and XiR.
And if neither of those limited-stock items fit the bill, you still have time to take advantage of Impros’ Winter Sale through Dec. 31, with 10% off all regular priced items, plus free U.S. Shipping for orders of more than $150.
And the Winter Sale includes 10% off all off-season repairs – the shipping form is on the website; fill it, add code “Winter” to the form – print it – pack it – send it – and let Impros take care of the rest, all while saving $$$.
If you’re anything like any of us here at The Watercraft Journal, you’re probably a little confounded by the recent moves made by Kawasaki USA and the Kawasaki Motors group altogether. These last couple of weeks might’ve felt like somebody hit the “shuffle” button within the Big K’s marketing department when it comes to unveiling new products for the 2025 model line.
Earlier this year, Kawasaki unveiled its impressive Angler JetSki – an Ultra 160LX-S outfitted with some seriously impressive fishing gear – earmarked for the 2025 model line. Fair enough. And for the most part, that was all we in the media heard for 2025. Nothing else newsworthy was to come…right? Well, as it would seem, not so.
Just two weeks ago, Kawasaki issued a release of the fixed-steering standup, the XS-S 160. Although reminiscent of the X-2, it retained the SX-R’s open tray, making it a mix of a standup ski and the X-2. Yet, mingled in that announcement was the quiet reveal that the STX model line was getting a redesigned hood, shroud and latch for 2025, making for a sportier look.
Shouldn’t that news have come out back in October? Technically, yes. But more confusing was that Kawasaki’s Japanese brass not only failed to alert the media at all but thought it a smart strategy to reveal the 2025 production units in the shadow of the XS-S – a 2026 unit! Then to really shake things up, Kawasaki pulled the cover off of a set of 2026 STX models with a whole new top deck!
Needless to say, all of us at The Watercraft Journal were entirely baffled by this – as was our friend, Joshua Dowling of Watercraft Zone in Australia. Together, these two outlets broke the news on the modest redesign of the 2025 STX, the wild redesign and re-equipped 2026 model STX lineup, and the 2026 XS-S 160.
Then, in an effort to suss out all of this mess, Joshua joined WCJ‘s Kevin Shaw during The Watercraft Journal IRL podcast to break down all of the changes, the sequence of events and to see what might resonate with the general public. If you haven’t already, watch the podcast linked below:
Are you realizing that your procrastination might have gone a bit far this year, and it’s now Christmas Eve and you forgot to get a very important person a gift for Christmas? If you forgot to get yourself a gift, don’t worry, it’s not too late! One of your favorite PWC retailers has some great deals and special offers that you still have time to jump online and take advantage of!
At RIVA Motorsports, their Holiday Sale lasts through 11:59 EST tomorrow, Dec. 25, so you can still slash up to 60% off throughout the store, including 15% off RIVA Racing Performance Kits, Impellers and OEM Parts, 60% off Jet Pilot Riding Gear, and more.
For the pure fun of it, you can grab a Airhead G-Force 3 Tube for $168.981, down from $220.89. Airhead G-Force 3 Tube is a wild ride for up to 3 thrill-seekers! Defy centrifugal force with G-Force’s topside stabilizer fins. The 6 deluxe nylon-wrapped handles with neoprene knuckle guards provide a sure and comfortable grip. G-Force has a tough 30-gauge virgin PVC bladder, fully covered with an 840-denier double-stitched nylon cover. G-Force is 78 x 75 (Deflated) and is equipped with a heavy-duty Kwik-Connect for easy and secure hook-ups. A Speed Safety Valve provides the ultimate in inflation and deflation convenience. Grab 15 % off the G-Force 3 or other great inflatables for you and your family and be ready for fun as soon as summer hits.
Whether you’re wanting to grab yourself (or someone else!) a last minute special gift, or just looking for a stocking stuffer or thank-you gift, RIVA has you covered; but act soon! The sale shuts down when Christmas ends tomorrow!Visit the RIVA Holiday Sale to find all the deals you are looking for!
Acknowledging a number of request from racers still interested in submitting ideas and suggestions regarding IJSBA Rules for the 2025 race season, IJSBA, on Dec. 18, extended the deadline for Rule Change submissions for one week, but today is the final day of that extension.
The Rule Change period opened on Dec 2, and was scheduled to close on Dec. 16.
As noted in the original announcement of the opening of the Rule Change Period, “At the end of this period, the IJSBA Managing Director will compile and publish the list of suggestions for peer review. By December 21, the IJSBA Managing Director will also publish a recommendation as to which of the suggested changes should be implemented, if any. This year, a Rule Committee shall also review the list of suggestions and may publish their findings as to which suggested changes should be implemented, if any. Shortly after the Christmas break, all suggestions, the Managing Director’s recommendations, and the committee findings shall all be forwarded to the IJSBA Board of Directors for voting. Votes will be cast at the annual IJSBA Directors Meeting which is held at the beginning of the year (this has been held online since 2020). Results are expected to be published by the end of the first week of January 2025 with final language approved and ratified before February.”
According to last week’s extension notification, “The list of suggestions will be compiled on December 26 (please do not send any that morning).”
Suggestions received so far this year include:
Increase boost on Ski in Ski GP;
Change from mechanical boost control to electronic boost control;
Refine parameters of Stock Class engine allowances in Ski Modified, including (a) State allowance for idle aftermarket manual control valve adjuster (b) State aftermarket fuel pumps, both internal and external (c)State mandated use of stock cams but allowing adjustable cam gears;
Expand definitions of upper deck handling appendages and allowances in Ski GP/Ski Modified;
Allow aftermarket hoods in all two stroke powered Runabout Limited watercraft (effectively applies to Sea-Doo XPL);
Refine Vintage X2 rules;
Remove restrictor plate requirement for 1500cc based Junior Ski categories;
intake grate requirements for Freestyle.
To submit a suggestion for rule changes, email [email protected] and place in the subject line “2025 Rule Change Suggestion.” Then in the body of the email, please introduce yourself indicating your membership in IJSBA or IJSBA Affiliate and a short statement of your experience/resume. Then please itemize each suggestion along with a couple of words or sentences expressing the purpose of the suggestion. Include a valid email and phone number so you can be contacted if clarification or further information is necessary.
Just when you thought you were in for another ho-hum year on your perfectly adequate, bone stock PWC, Active Jet Sports comes along and throws a wrench in those plans with the announcement of the all new AJS-137R 16 PSI Supercharger Impeller Kit.
Now we all know that, even if you buy that top-of-the-line ski, with “performance” stamped all over it, there are some upgrade that are just plain and simply necessary to get maximum power, maximum performance, maximum speed – and maximum fun – from your machine.
Active Jet Sports now offers one more sure route to all of those maximums. The AJS-137R Supercharger Wheel Kit Fits Sea-Doo 260 255 and 230 superchargers and delivers 16 PSI of real boost in the 8700 RPM range. As stated in the spec details, “our AJS-137R Sea-Doo 260 / 255 / 230 drop-in impeller will take your Sea-Doo to the next level. This supercharger kit delivers almost 2 PSI peak boost than other wheels on the market! These are real boost numbers we’ve logged during testing. We believe this is the most powerful wheel for the “X-Charger” setup available.”
What’s more, this boost will only set you back as scant $419.99 – which is a steal if you’re looking to extract the maximum out of your SeaDoo 260 255 or 230, especially considering its an easy ‘drop in and go’ replacement project, with no housing modification required. Note: The impeller is meant to fit tight on the shaft and may require heating in order to fit the tight clearances. Using a heat gun, do not use open flame torch, heat the impeller around the shaft opening for 30-60 seconds and slide it down the shaft.)
Precision machined from aerospace grade 7075 aluminum alloy, perfectly balanced and anodized in black, the quality of AJS-137R prioritizes quality, and the complete kit comes with housing spacer and longer dowel pins for proper housing alignment.
And, of note, this kit for the Sea-Doo 260/255/230, comes almost exactly a year from the announcement of the Sea-Doo 300 AJS-135R 19 PSI Supercharger Impeller Kit for all 2016-and-newer Sea-Doo 300’s – which is still available ($449.99) and, as mentioned in our WCJ announcement of the AJS-135R, requires zero modification to your factory supercharger housing; just drop in the new impeller wheel and insert the housing spacer (with longer dowel pins included), and be ready to press out an impressive 19psi at 8,800rpm.
Although for many of us, it may seem a bit odd to be talking about summertime and sunshine, but for our readers in Australia, where summers run from December to February, the summer fun is just getting started.
And when you’re talking about summer fun, and want to throw in some savings, Brisbane Kawasaki has got you covered with their Good Times Savings sale, where you can get $2,000 back on the purchase of a new Kawasaki PWC while supplies last, along with the peace of mind knowing you’re covered by a 5-year warranty.
It was an eventful week in the PWC Racing World, with World Champions crowned, top tours swapping sanctioning bodies, and initial race schedules announced for the 2025 race season.
Starting with the 2024 WPG#1 World Cup results, USA’s Jonathan Phan took the championship in Veterans Ski GP, in Pro Freestyle, USA’s Demi Morgan secured a silver, edged out by Taiji Yamamoto (Japan), followed by Yuta Kosugi (Japan), and Ty Smith (USA), claimed bronze in Junior (13-15) Ski 4 Stroke Lites.
in Pro Ski Grand Prix, Kevin Reiterer (Austria) walked away with the Championship, with Quinten Bossche (Belgium) taking silver and Toshi “Samurai” O’Hara (Japan) taking the third spot.
In Pro Sport GP, Supak Settura claimed first, Ou Moeut Saly second, and Tapatarawat Joesonnusont third; in Pro Am Ruabout 11100 Open, Suphathat Footrakul (Thailand) is the 2024 World Champion; followed by Kasidit Teeraprateep (Thailand) and Marchael Louie Buhisan (Philippines). In Pro Runabout GP, MOhammad Albaz (Kuwait) claimed the championship, followed by Kasza Gyorgy (Hungary) and Mohammad Burbayea (Kuwait).
Francois Medori (France) is the 2024 World Champion in Pro-Am Endurance Open, while Siiri Sofia Salonen (Finland) edged out Sophie Francis in Pro-Am Women Ski Modified, with USA’s River Varner just short of the podium, taking 4th and USA’s Sadie Mir taking 5th.
In Pro-Am Ski Stock, Tanawid Molee (Thailand) took the championship, while Permphon Teerapatpanich (Thailand is the 2024 Pro-Am Roundabout Stock champion. In Expert Ski GP, Estonia’s Mattias Reinaas claimed the championship.
US Race Series news, it was announced this week that Wild West Watercross will be sanctioned by IJSBA for the 2025 competitive season.
In a post on the Wild West Watercross Facebook page, they announced on Dec. 15:
With the announcement of our season finale, Round 5 at the beautiful Sparks Marina. We are very excited to announce a $3,000 minimum payout to be distributed to Ski Grand Prix and other major classes sponsored by @quickchangeenergy , one of our new partners for the 2025 season!
As the event gets closer we will highlight which classes will receive a payout and the payout breakdown structure. We are working on securing additional sponsorship and purse money allocations to be awarded for the seasons finale, with $3,000 GUARANTEED minimum, we anticipate it to be much higher come race weekend.
We look forward to seeing all of you at the fan favorite venue of Sparks Marina, and we can’t wait to see who is going to be crowned King and Queen of the Westcoast!
IJSBA Also posted an announcement about the partnership with Wild West:
IJSBA is very proud to announce the sanctioning of Wild West Watercross events for the 2025 competition season. Effective immediately, Wild West Watercross (WWWC) is the newest grassroots competition series in the territories of Northen California, Utah, Nevada, and parts of Arizona other than the Colorado River. This area of the United States is titled IJSBA Western and formerly known as Region 2.
WWWC was very successful in launching community driven competition making a name for itself in some of the most historically important locations especially Sparks Marina and Camp Far West. Their experience and contribution to the IJSBA program makes the overall racing program stronger and more diverse.
In counterpoint, this past week Great Lakes Watercross posted to their social media page on Facebook that they would not be racing under IJSBA Sanctioning for the 2025 race season.
After much consideration, Great Lakes Watercross has made the difficult decision to step away from promoting under the IJSBA. This decision comes after witnessing a significant decline in the organization’s structure and a clear disregard for its own bylaws. We explored the possibility of remaining as a club under the IJSBA if leadership changes were made, but that has not occurred.
Since taking over Great Lakes Watercross in 2021, we’ve seen to no positive changes from the association. Racers continue to pay annual membership fees with nothing tangible in return—not even a finalized rulebook, leaving rules subject to arbitrary changes. The director of the IJSBA has forced us to make changes at our events and to our classes and results without considering our own input which has been extremely discouraging.
Our primary reason for staying affiliated was to allow our racers the opportunity to qualify for the World Finals. However, in the past four years, participation at the World Finals has dropped significantly. After conversations with our racers, it’s clear this decline is due to poor organization, lack of professionalism, and an overall absence of structure and showmanship at the event.
This past week, we had the chance to experience a true world-class racing event—and that experience confirmed that our racers and supporters deserve more, and we know we can move in that direction. We are excited about the future and the new partnerships we’re working on. If you are interested in helping to support this change, please reach out to us!
We know our racers, supporters, and followers will stand behind this decision. Stay tuned for some BIG announcements about the future of Great Lakes Watercross. Rest assured, our 2025 season—celebrating our 20th anniversary—will be our best season yet.
There will be no significant changes to class structure, rules, or current management. We can’t wait to share what’s coming next!
Thank you for your continued support! The Great Lakes Watercross Team
Additionally, Wild West Watercross has announced the organization’s 2025 race schedule (tentative):
April 12-13th: Lake Buena Vista, Bakersfield California May 17-18th: Camp Far West Whetland, California June 14-15: TBD July 12-13: Lake Topaz, Nevada (Series Finale) August 9-10: Nevada State Championship June’s is the 14-15th and location is still TBD , July 12-13 is Lake Topaz in NV, July is the series finale and NV State Championship at Sparks Marina August 9-10
The Watercraft Journal will continue to follow the various race series/tour and provide updates on race schedules, rules and sanctioning as more information becomes available.
Clearly overshadowed by the highly publicized unveiling of the SX-X 160 fixed-steering standup, few noticed that buried within a hospitality tent at the Jet Ski World Cup in Pattaya, Thailand, Kawasaki Motors quietly rolled out not just its refreshed 2025 STX 160 and STX 160X JetSkis, but a handful of its heavily revamped 2026 STX models.
To the untrained eye, the two 2025 models would look almost indistinguishable from current offerings found languishing on dealer floors right this minute. Only upon closer examination did onlookers discover each STX unit featured a redesigned hood, superior latch design and new splash-shielding hood shroud.
To most, these changes wouldn’t seem like much to write home about, but these are significant. In 2020 and 2022, Kawasaki needed to address an ongoing problem with water intruding beneath the forward lip of the hood. In worst case scenarios, hoods had been known to blow free by heavy bow splashing, some pieces even hitting the rider.
These minor changes (in addition to tossing in some rather sunny colorways; Sunbeam Red/Crystal White and Sunrise Yellow/Crystal White, and Metallic Bluish Gray/Pearl Neon Yellow) aim to resolve any ongoing concerns of the STX’s hood design and security, as well as point a little bit of limelight toward Kawasaki’s Recreational runabout offerings.
These two units – the STX 160 an 160X – remain the two most “bare bones” runabout offerings from Kawasaki. Both feature manual reverse levers, traditional paddle-wheel speedometers, and cruise control (but only on the 160X). As of right now, no announcement has been made regarding 2025 MSRP pricing but hope that they stay the same.
Without any official word announcing these changes given to the media, The Watercraft Journal was only made aware of these models thanks to our friends at Watercraft Zone who was alerted by an eagle-eyed attendee at the World Cup weekend. With a little digging, Watercraft Zone was able to provide WCJ with the images you see here.
Of course, we’re burying the bigger announcement: amid the two 2025 STX 160 models were a handful of 2026 models displaying some rather significant design changes to the STX models that are sure to disrupt the marketplace. Much of the changes bring key design cues and features from the full-sized Ultras down to the Recreation segment.
For starters, Kawasaki reshuffles its STX lineup: The base 160 remains as-is; the 160X gains the full-color 7-inch TFT screen, cruise control, electronic trim control and KSRD braking system; and an all-new 160LX-S carries over everything the 160X has and adds a rear-facing camera, extended rear deck (with multi-mount rails), side-mounted cleats and a revised bow guard with integrated accent lights.
The new bow cladding is a substantial bit of molding, fully encapsulating the front of the STX in painted and raw black plastics. Designed to dramatically deflect bowspray and give the STX some much needed bow rise (in addition to the inclusion of electric trim), this together with the new deck extension promises to add considerable weight to the LX-S and LX models.
Speaking of which, the STX 160LX receives everything listed above as well as some other key features from its Ultra sibling: namely, the wind-deflecting meter visor, two-speaker Jetsounds audio system and LXury seat. Lastly, Kawasaki brings back the STX-R but as the STX 160R. Coated in all-too-familiar Lime Green and Ebony coloring, the 160R leaves much to be desired.
Using the identical 1,498cc four-cylinder, dual overhead cammed 4-stroke engine and 148mm axial flow jet pump as all other STX models, the 160R even retains the same one-piece sponsons. It also keeps the heavy front fairings, visibility lamps and rearward-facing camera. It’s sole distinguishing features are the shortened two-seat saddle (instead of a 3-seater) and motocross-inspired handlebar.
The decision to withhold these revisions from the greater public is confounding, particularly considering how important these next-generation Kawasaki STX 160 models are to Kawasaki. Kawasaki ceded considerable ground to Sea-Doo and Yamaha over the past 15 years [ie. coming late to market with an onboard braking/reverse system and being slow to innovate cost Kawasaki precious market share –Ed].
Raising its STX line with better engine management, the color dash and brakes will certainly help keep Kawasaki competitive. Although mainly topical, these changes do push the STX models back into contention with Yamaha’s VX and Sea-Doo GTI offerings. Kawasaki is pouring on the luxury features and digital amenities, which will mainly appeal to older, more leisurely buyers – but for a cost.
And that’s the rub. If priced far afield of these models (like Kawasaki has done with its Ultra lineup), any hope for competition is gone. Kawasaki’s internal policy has been to present itself as a “premier brand,” pricing its products far, far outside of the realm of being competitive with Sea-Doo and Yamaha. With such a diminished dealer network, it’s a gambit that Kawasaki cannot afford to lose.
Ultimately, Kawasaki’s decision to reveal this year’s redesign with zero media is dumbfounding. Moreover, the decision feels almost self-sabotaging. Placing the primary focus on a ever-so-slightly tweaked standup – the SX-X 160 – over the upgrading of its STX lineup is equally confusing. We at WCJ are wholly baffled by this strategy and can only hope to come to understanding it in the coming months.
During an International Distributor Meeting held at the WGP#1 Waterjet World Series in Thailand Friday morning, December 13th, 2024, where Kawasaki Motors’ President and CEO, Hiroshi Ito unveiled Kawasaki’s latest entry to its JetSki lineup, the 2025 SX-X 160.
Among the other models previewed by Ito, the SX-X 160 was significant particularly given the setting. The WGP#1 Waterjet World Series has risen over the decades to become the world’s premier personal watercraft racing event, far exceeding the IJSBA World Finals.
Drawing heavily from the brand’s short-lived X-2 that first debuted in Japan during the mid-1980’s, the SX-X 160 employs all of the high performance prowess of the existing SX-R 160 standup, but “makes it more approachable” by featuring a fixed handlebar steering.
Per a press release issued by Kawasaki’s media division, “Kawasaki was a pioneer in the powersports industry creating the first JetSki and built a completely new style of water-based leisure activity,” Ito commented. “Kawasaki intends to expand our PWC business supported by a robust model line-up, expanded marketing campaigns, and our continuation of strong sales programs.”
First introduced in late 2017, the revised 4-stroke 1,498cc four-cylinder powered standup SX-R 160 was a significant departure from the SX-R 800 retired back in 2012. Notably heavier at 551-pounds and longer at 104.5-inches (8-foot, 9-inches), the SX-R was first teased as a “standabout.”
Thankfully, it didn’t take long for racers to find the right combination of aftermarket parts to get the SX-R 160 winning class series. Initial sales were strong, but as the shine began to dim, SX-R 160 sales steadied to 300-plus units annually; far, far below expectations.
With hopes of rekindling the standup fervor of the late 1980’s paused, Kawasaki recognized that the skills required to ride such a powerful ski might be outside of the general public and began prototyping a fixed-steering unit as far back as 2018.
It was during a press dinner in 2019 that Project Manager Minuro Kanamori teased “What do you think about a new X2?” Although not warmly received, Kanamori wasn’t swayed. Aftermarket outfitter Unlimited PWC had been selling a conversion kit within a year of the SX-R’s reveal with measured success.
The X-2 remains a regional favorite for Japanese enthusiasts and those pockets of jet ski racing across the Pacific. Stateside, Yamaha’s WaveBlaster and Sea-Doo’s HX remain far more popular. Whether the 2025 SX-X 160 will resonate with Americans remains unseen.
What Kawasaki is offering is something very different than Sea-Doo’s Spark or Yamaha’s Jet Blaster. The SX-X 160 remains identical in length, width and heft as the SX-R 160 and even retains its open tray deck, making it a standup not a single-seat sit-down like its X-2 predecessor.
Older riders who remember riding the X-2 will find the SX-X a totally different experience. The low slung posture of the X-2 had riders on their knees in the corners and bent far over the bars while standing erect. The SX-X 160 appears to elevate the rider with a far taller neck.
The official release video published by Kawasaki USA features both Kanamori and his daughter, Moe. Both are lean athletes and in Moe’s case, very petite. This is only mentioned to give viewers a sense of scale. Riders can expect to be crouching deeper if they’re taller than Kanamori’s 5’9″ stature.
Mechanically, do not expect any performative differences. The naturally-aspirated 1.5L will remain untouched, as will the 148mm axial-flow jet pump, and 6.1-gallon fuel cell. The SX-X is crafted from existing parts. Even the aluminum steering neck looks awfully similar to those used on the 310R. Spy photos reveal no added pockets for storage or notable features.
Currently, the SX-R 160 stand-up retails for an excruciatingly overpriced $11,999 (when compared to similarly priced runabouts from its competitors). It is The Watercraft Journal’s estimation that the SX-X 160 will carry an MSRP either identical to or slightly above the SX-R 160 (official pricing has yet to be announced).
It’s expected that racers and those reminiscent of prior X-2 JetSkis to surge early sales, but how the SX-X 160 will be received by youthful riders remains unseen. Although the SX-X can be towed by most automobiles, its yet-to-be-unveiled asking price could make or break its youth buyer appeal.
If priced aggressively the SX-X 160 could be a smash hit with first time and youth buyers, igniting a resurgence in recreational standup and general PWC sales. Yet, such a move requires boldness and selling an 8-year-old standup for $12,000 is anything but. Even shirking from reusing the X-2 name is evidence of Kawasaki’s diminished fortitude.
Again, we will see how the market responds to this entry. Had it been christened the X-2 and listed with a disruptive price of $7,500 – $8,000 this announcement may have struck the ground harder. Unfortunately, this has all of the hallmarks of another very safe move that won’t advance Kawasaki’s market share much further.
As Christmas approaches, holiday shopping is on many of our readers’ minds. However, if you’re like us, that initial excitement may be turning into stress as the big day draws nearer. It’s not just about finishing your shopping on time but also making those final decisions about what to get your loved ones—a process that can feel overwhelming. Choosing the perfect gift, especially for a big purchase, can be daunting, leaving you wishing for a little guidance.
If a Yamaha WaveRunner is on your wish list this holiday season (or any time of the year), we’ve got great news: Yamaha has a tool to make your decision much easier!
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Yamaha offers a fun, interactive quiz to help potential buyers discover which WaveRunner is right for them. The quiz guides you through a set of simple questions tailored to your preferences and needs. Questions include: “How do you prefer to ride?”, “What activity will you do most on your WaveRunner?”, and “Who are you more likely to go riding with?”
In less than 30 seconds, you’ll receive a personalized recommendation from Yamaha’s extensive line of personal watercraft (PWC). While an online quiz may not perfectly match the expertise of a local dealership, it’s an excellent starting point for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the options.
Whether you’re shopping for a loved one or treating yourself, Yamaha’s quiz offers a helpful nudge in the right direction to make your holiday shopping a breeze.
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Precision machined from aerospace grade 7075 aluminum alloy, perfectly balanced and anodized in black, the quality of AJS-137R prioritizes quality, and the complete kit comes with housing spacer and longer dowel pins for proper housing alignment.
Additionally, Wild West Watercross has announced the organization’s 2025 race schedule (tentative):
