Kawasaki Personal Watercrafts

Kawasaki is a Japanese corporation known stateside for their lines of recreational vehicles. While they may be best known in the United States for their motorcycles, the company also manufactures all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and watercraft, specifically jet skis. The company and its subsidiaries manufacture both 1-passenger and 3-passenger jet ski vehicles, with a range of options in the latter.

  1. Jet Ski 800 SX-R

    • The Jet Ski 800 SX-R, manufactured by Kawasaki, is the only 1-passenger jet ski option for the Japan-based company. A stand-up watercraft, this model is the most affordable option offered by Kawasaki, and is considered beginner-friendly. The watercraft has a two-stroke engine and lacks additional features, such as storage space that can be found in other models. The jet ski is available in two color schemes, black and white, and is not legally sold in the states of New York or California because of state emission regulations.

    Jet Ski STX

    • The Jet Ski STX is the most affordable option of Kawasaki's line of 3-passenger jet skis. Upgrades from the 1-passenger model include a four stroke engine, which can allow for towing other vehicles, and the jet ski is available in a red color scheme or white color scheme, a departure from the black or white offerings of the 1-passenger model. The jet ski also offers under-seat storage, allowing for extended time on the water. Add-ons include a boarding ladder and rearview mirrors. Like all Kawasaki watercraft available for purchase in the United States, this model has an induced water cooling system as well.

    Jet Ski Ultra 260X

    • The Jet Ski Ultra 260X offers recreational watercraft riders an upgrade over the STX model. A 3-passenger watercraft, it has an intercooled, four stroke and inline four cyclinder engine, making it the leading high-horsepower jet ski on the market when the watercraft was released. It also comes in color schemes of either black and red or black and green. Features of the jet ski include storage capacity and the option to ride the watercraft in either a seated or standing position. It also has a fuel capacity of just over 20 gallons.

    Jet Ski Ultra 300 LX

    • The Kawasaki-manufactured Jet Ski Ultra 300 LX is the top-of-the-line 3-passenger model offered by the Japanese corporation. In fact, the personal watercraft's 300 horsepower outperforms some automobiles and can nearly reach speeds of 70 miles per hour in open waters. At $15,000, it is Kawasaki's most expensive jet ski and comes in a color scheme of red and metallic grey. Newly launched in 2011, the jet ski also has a fuel storage capacity of about 20 gallons, and offers such features as a LCD display screen and under-seat storage.