RIVA Racing has raised the bar once again for Kawasaki Ultra riders with the release of its all-new GEN-2 Pro-Series sponsons. Designed to deliver significant handling improvements over stock sponsons, the GEN-2 kit brings updated fins, precision-machined backing plates, and an easy, bolt-on installation that requires no drilling.
The kit features stepped backing plates for increased top speed and stepped fins engineered to improve handling in rough water. High-strength fin material combined with billet aluminum inserts ensures rigidity under pressure, while fully adjustable fin depth and forward/aft positioning allow riders to fine-tune handling characteristics to their personal style or course conditions. As RIVA’s racers have proven on track, these sponsons enhance performance without sacrificing reliability — a balance critical in endurance racing, including events like the Mark Hahn Memorial, where every control input and hull response matters over long distances.
RIVA President Dave Bamdas highlights the thoughtful design in a new video walkthrough, pointing out the billet aluminum backing plates, high-strength composite fins, and multiple adjustment points. “The farther you drop the fins down, the more the craft will turn like it’s on rails,” Bamdas explains. “As you pull them up, the ski’s back slides more naturally, giving riders flexibility in different water conditions. The step blade design and backing plates lift the bow for improved top speed, while maintaining rock-solid handling in rough water.”
The GEN-2 sponsons have been tested by RIVA’s team of racers, providing real-world feedback to confirm the design’s performance in rough-water conditions. With race-proven performance, adjustable tuning, and a one-year limited warranty, these sponsons are built to give riders maximum control, speed, and confidence on the water, all while fitting seamlessly on the full lineup of Kawasaki Ultra models.
The GEN-2 kit fits all Kawasaki Ultra 310, 300, 260, 250, and LX models, and RIVA provides a full illustrated instruction manual online to simplify installation. With race-proven performance, adjustable tuning, and a one-year limited warranty, these sponsons are built to satisfy riders seeking maximum control, speed, and confidence on the water.
Whether you’re chasing podiums in Pro-Am or testing hull performance for endurance events, the GEN-2 Pro-Series sponsons offer a noticeable step up in handling and reliability. Camden Powell, one of RIVA’s up-and-coming riders, is already putting the new design through its paces this season, proving that these sponsons are ready for anything riders throw at them.
