The current VX WaveRunner design configuration is now three years old, but in that time it has proven itself a formidable platform. Not only has it aptly replaced the single-most awarded runabout platform of all time (the previous VX or the now retired V1), but it also has shown that it is a watercraft for all seasons. Whether an entry level unit, a moderately-priced day cruiser, a family-friend fair weather toy, or the single most aggressive supercharged 4-stroke that Yamaha has ever produced, the VX platform out shines them all.
As Yamaha states, the VX is “the perfect combination of features, technology, and performance for the whole family starting under $10,000. This includes Yamaha’s RiDE technology, Cruise Assist and No Wake Mode, the award-winning TR-1 High Output engine, and a hull designed for 3-up stability or 1-up thrill riding.” Certainly, the entire VX lineup (and the performance-bred VXR and GP1800, which share the same design and architecture despite using Yamaha’s NanoXcel and NanoXcel2 materials) illustrate the versatility of the machine.
Whether wielding the race proven SVHO Super Vortex High Output supercharged powerplant, the naturally aspirated 1,812cc High Output 4-cylinder, or the lightweight-yet-torquey TR-1 3-cylinder 4-stroke, the VX has plenty of oomph to propel you at any desired speed. Add to it ample storage, smart instrumentation and (as mentioned) Yamaha’s intuitive dual throttle brake-and-reverse system RiDE, and you’ve got a stellar combination.
