Top 10 Yamaha WaveRunner Models by Rider Type in 2027

The Yamaha VX Cruiser HO is the best WaveRunner for most buyers because it does nearly everything well without a luxury price. It starts at $16,399 and seats 1-3 persons on a Cruiser 2-piece seat. Power comes from a 1.9-liter High Output Yamaha marine engine of 1898 cc, which Yamaha's page calls the largest displacement motor in a PWC today, driving a 155 mm high-pressure pump on unleaded regular gasoline. That matters at the fuel dock: you do not need premium here, unlike the supercharged models further up this list. The hull is 11'0" long, 4' wide and weighs 866 lbs dry, so it is easier to trailer and launch than the larger FX models. The practical details are where it shines. There is 30.1 gal of storage, including a molded cooler in the bow, an 18.5 gal fuel tank, a watertight glove box with a USB and 12V outlet, dual mirrors, a Multi-Mount system and a reboarding step that folds away when not in use. A 4.3" Connext screen adds Bluetooth, text and call notifications and Drive Control, and Cruise Assist/No Wake Mode helps in marinas and slow zones. Factory-installed Yamaha audio is included with the integrated-audio version. It comes in White or Azure Blue / White. Accessories are priced separately, including a JetFish Package at $658.99 and a VX/GP RecDeck at $1,286.99. Yamaha does not publish horsepower or top speed on this page, so judge it on fit and features rather than a spec-sheet number.

The Yamaha FX Cruiser HO is the touring pick, and the step up from the VX Cruiser HO when you want a bigger screen and more room for gear. It starts at $19,499, uses the same 1.9-liter High Output engine of 1898 cc with a 155 mm pump, and seats 1-3 persons. What the extra money buys is the platform: 11'7" long, 4'1" wide and 911 lbs dry, with 44.5 gal of storage against the VX Cruiser HO's 30.1 gal and the same 18.5 gal fuel tank. The helm is the other big difference, a 7" Connext touchscreen with security, enhanced Drive Control, Bluetooth, call and text notifications and GPS map capability, so you can navigate on the screen rather than on a phone. Electric trim with Performance Auto Trim and Comfort Auto Trim, Cruise Assist/No Wake Mode, Reverse Assist Mode and Drive Control/Low RPM Mode cover docking and slow-speed work. Comfort features include a tilt steering adjustment, watertight under-seat storage, fast-access stern storage, a molded cooler in the bow, a dash beverage holder and a watertight glove box with a USB and 12V outlet. It is listed in Blue Steel / Lagoon Blue. Yamaha does not publish horsepower, top speed or range for it, so the case for this model rests on features and space. At $19,499 it sits above the VX Cruiser HO's $16,399 but below every supercharged model here.

The Yamaha GP SVHO is the performance pick. Yamaha's own page calls it the top pick for champions on the closed course or at your local lake. It starts at $19,999 and pairs a supercharged 4-cylinder, 1812 cc Super Vortex High Output marine engine with a 160 mm high-pressure pump, an engine Yamaha says offers power and torque beyond any earlier WaveRunner. It needs unleaded premium gasoline. The hull is where the sporty character comes from: 10'9" long, 4' wide and 774 lbs dry, lighter than the 866 lbs of the VX Cruiser HO. Seating is 1-3 persons on a racing-inspired 2-piece seat, with 28.4 gal of storage and an 18.5 gal fuel tank. Controls include RiDE throttle, Reverse Assist Mode, Cruise Assist/No Wake Mode, an electric trim system with Performance Auto Trim, and a 4.3" Connext screen with Bluetooth capability and call and text notifications. Factory-installed Yamaha audio is included with the integrated-audio version. It comes in Blue Steel and Nightshade. If you want the sport hull on a smaller budget, the GP HO starts at $17,499 and uses the 1898 cc engine instead of the supercharged one. Yamaha does not state horsepower for the GP SVHO, so we cannot rank its speed by a number; we rank it on the published hardware and on Yamaha's own description of its power and torque.

The Yamaha FX Limited SVHO is the top of the cruiser range. It starts at $22,999 and combines the FX hull, 11'7" long, 4'1" wide and 950 lbs dry with 44.5 gal of storage and an 18.5 gal fuel tank, with the supercharged 1812 cc Super Vortex High Output engine and 160 mm pump used in the GP SVHO. Yamaha says the engine surpasses any WaveRunner before it in power and torque, and it needs unleaded premium gasoline. Seating is 1-3 persons on a Cruiser 2-piece seat. The 7" Connext touchscreen includes security, enhanced Drive Control, Bluetooth, call and text notifications and GPS map capability, and the electric trim has Performance Auto Trim and Comfort Auto Trim. It is finished in Black. The accessory list shows how far you can take it, with a Premium JetFish Package at $1,581.99 and a RIVA WetSounds FX Audio Kit at $1,199.99, both sold separately. The comparison that matters is with the FX Cruiser HO: both share 44.5 gal of storage and a 7" screen, and the Limited adds the supercharged engine for $22,999 against $19,499. Choose it if you want the quickest cruiser and accept premium fuel and a premium price. Skip it if power is not a priority, because the FX Cruiser HO gives you the same screen and storage for less. Yamaha does not publish horsepower, top speed or range for this model.

The Yamaha CrossWave is the most different WaveRunner Yamaha builds, and the one to look at if you want to carry four people and their gear. It starts at $32,499, with a custom aluminum trailer included. It seats 4 riders on a 4-passenger 2-piece seat, with removable third and fourth seats that open up deck space. Yamaha also lists an integrated T-track system for accessories, an angled cooler, a dedicated anchor locker and a clean-out port that its page describes as a first for PWCs, letting you clear pump debris without entering the water. The size is the story: 12'11" long, 5'7" wide and 1410 lbs dry, with 26.4 gal of fuel and 310 L of storage. The engine is the 1.9-liter High Output Yamaha marine engine of 1898 cc with a 155 mm pump, running on unleaded premium gasoline. The helm has two 7" displays, a Connext screen and a Simrad NSX touch display, with Bluetooth, GPS map capability and Drive Control. It comes in Mist Gray / Slate Blue. One caution: Yamaha's page labels the model shown as a prototype and says the specifications may change without notice, so confirm details with a dealer before you buy. It is also the most expensive model on this list by a wide margin, and Yamaha does not publish horsepower or top speed. For crews who would otherwise need a small boat, it is a genuinely different option.

The Yamaha VX-C is the value pick for buyers who want three seats. It starts at $11,599, the lowest price in the VX range, and Yamaha describes it as a mid-size platform that combines affordability, fun and exceptional durability. It uses the 3-cylinder, 4-stroke TR-1 High Output Yamaha marine engine of 1049 cc with a 155 mm high-pressure pump on unleaded regular gasoline. The hull is 10'9" long, 4' wide and 701 lbs dry, lighter than the 866 lbs of the VX Cruiser HO, and it carries the same 18.5 gal of fuel and 30.1 gal of storage. Seating is 1-3 persons on a 2-piece seat. The feature list covers what a family needs without a screen: a fuel gauge, automatic bilge, molded cooler storage in the bow, dual mirrors, an extra-large glove box, footwell drains, a padded deck mat for comfortable reboarding and a durable tow hook. Yamaha says the TR-1 engine delivers class-leading performance, fuel efficiency and reliability, though the page gives no horsepower or top speed. It comes in White / Black. The trade-offs are real. There is no cruiser seat, the page does not list a screen size, and the smaller 1049 cc engine is not the larger 1898 cc engine found in the VX Cruiser HO. If those matter, step up. If you just want three seats, a big bow cooler and a lower price, this is the one.

The Yamaha JetBlaster PRO 3-Up is the sporty three-seater for friends. It starts at $12,899 and uses the 3-cylinder, 4-stroke TR-1 High Output Yamaha marine engine of 1049 cc with a 144 mm high-pressure pump, which Yamaha describes as a step up in performance compared to the TR-1 motor. It seats 1-3 persons, with passenger seating angled to lift their heads above the operator. The hull is 9'8" long, 3'7" wide and just 545 lbs dry, the lightest three-seater here. Yamaha adds integrated foot chocks for a secure stance, taller, wider competition-inspired handlebars with new performance grips, and a 4.3" Connext screen with security and Drive Control. Performance Auto Trim is included, and there is an electric trim system. The compromise is capacity: just 13.2 gal of fuel and only 1.5 gal of water-resistant under-seat storage, so it is a short-trip toy, not a touring ski. The page lists Bluetooth, GPS and phone calls as unavailable. It comes in Black / Mint and Imperial Red with Nightshade. Accessories include a Single Rider Tube Kit at $206.99 and Footwell Speakers at $801.99. Yamaha's own tagline for it is adrenaline-filled rides with friends, which is the right way to think about it. We rank it below the VX-C because of the storage and range, not because it is less fun.

The Yamaha JetBlaster is the cheapest way into a new WaveRunner. It starts at $8,999 and seats 1-2 persons. Yamaha calls it affordable 2-up fun. It uses a 3-cylinder, 4-stroke TR-1 Yamaha marine engine of 1049 cc with a 144 mm high-pressure pump, runs on unleaded regular gasoline, and is 9'8" long, 3'7" wide and 575 lbs dry. Capacity is modest at 13.2 gal of fuel and 1.5 gal of storage, so think short rides from a dock or beach rather than a day trip. What you do get is a motocross-inspired two-person seat, an extra-large glove box, a padded Hydro-Turf deck mat for comfortable reboarding, dual rope hooks, a fuel gauge, automatic bilge, an electric trim system and simple instrumentation with the essential engine information. It comes in Lunar Yellow and Black. Accessories include a Stern Bag at $252.99 and a Side Bag at $163.99, which help with the small storage. Yamaha also sells the step-up JetBlaster DLX 2-Up from $9,999 and the JetBlaster PRO 2-Up from $12,199, so you can pay more for a better-equipped version of the same idea. Yamaha does not publish horsepower or top speed. It ranks eighth because two seats and small capacities limit it, but for a new owner on a budget nothing else on this list costs less.

The Yamaha WaveBlaster is the sit-down sport ski for solo riders, and it is brand new. Yamaha Motor Canada unveiled it on August 23, 2026 as the lead model of a new Sport class, and trade press reports dealer availability in Q1 2027 at a starting price of $11,999. It uses the 3-cylinder, 4-stroke TR-1 High Output Yamaha marine engine of 1049 cc, which Powersports Business lists at 110 hp, with a target top speed in the mid-50 mph range, and a 144 mm high-pressure pump. It is built to be small: 8'4" (99 inches) long, 3'2" wide and 425 lbs dry, which Yamaha calls the most compact and lightest sit-down WaveRunner it has built in decades. The hull uses VARTM composite construction and has no sponsons, so it leans into turns and the rider's weight helps carve the corner, while a centered rider position and molded-in foot chocks keep you planted. L-Mode reduces engine output for newer riders or controlled settings, then allows full output. It has a 5 gal fuel tank, a deep navy hull, neon yellow seat and styling that nods to the original model from the early 1990s, and it comes in Midnight Blue and Black. It seats one rider, so it is not a family boat. If you want a playful solo ski with a learner mode, this is the one.

The Yamaha SuperJet is the stand-up specialist, and the least suited to casual buyers. It starts at $11,999, seats 1 rider and is tiny: 7'9" long, 2'4" wide and just 375 lbs dry. It uses the 3-cylinder, 4-stroke TR-1 High Output Yamaha marine engine of 1049 cc, which Yamaha describes as compact and lightweight and aimed at stand-up riders who want strong acceleration, and a 144 mm high-pressure pump. The details are made for riding hard: competition handlebars with a 3-position adjustable handlepole, jet pump nozzle settings of 16 or 19 degrees that Yamaha says improve static and dynamic stability, a 5 gal fuel tank with a level meter, a padded foot tray and an integrated reboarding holder. Yamaha claims the hull weighs 142 pounds less and is 8.8 inches shorter than the competition, though its page does not name the competitor. Learner Mode is included for newer riders. It comes in Midnight Blue and Black, and the page notes that professional riders with advanced skills are shown in closed areas. There is no storage and no passenger seat, and stand-up riding takes balance and practice. We rank it last only because it suits the narrowest group of riders. For the right person, nothing else on this list is as direct or as light.