​The Yamaha Waverunner is a brand of personal watercraft (PWC) produced by Yamaha Motor Corporation, a Japanese company that is known for its production of motorcycles, ATVs, and other recreational vehicles. The Yamaha Waverunner brand was first introduced in 1986 with the release of the Yamaha Waverunner 500, a small, one-person PWC that was propelled by a jet drive.
Since its introduction, the Yamaha Waverunner brand has become one of the most well-known and respected brands of PWCs in the world. It has introduced a range of innovative models over the years, including the Yamaha Waverunner FX, which was the first PWC to be equipped with a four-stroke engine, and the Yamaha Waverunner GP, which was the first PWC to be equipped with a reverse thrust system.
Today, the Yamaha Waverunner brand offers a wide range of PWC models for both recreational and professional use. These models range from basic, entry-level PWCs to high-performance racing machines and are designed for a variety of water sports activities, including touring, wakeboarding, and freestyle riding.
One of the key features of the Yamaha Waverunner brand is its focus on innovation and advanced technology. Yamaha Waverunner PWCs are equipped with a range of features, such as GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and intelligent suspension systems, that help to enhance the user experience and performance of the watercraft.
In addition to its PWCs, the Yamaha Waverunner brand also offers a range of accessories and safety gear, including life vests, helmet cameras, and wet suits, to help water sports enthusiasts fully enjoy their time on the water.
In conclusion, the Yamaha Waverunner brand is a leading manufacturer of personal watercraft that offers a range of innovative and advanced models for both recreational and professional use. Its focus on technology and safety has helped to make it a popular choice among water sports enthusiasts around the world.
​By Bobby Boop

​For 2019, Yamaha’s most affordable series of WaveRunner personal watercraft now includes the high-performance EXR that is the most powerful and lightweight Rec Lite watercraft on the water today.

​Powering the EXR is Yamaha’s awardwinning, three-cylinder TR-1® HO marine engine that comes with a modified engine control unit (ECU) that increases horsepower by ten percent compared to the rest of the EX line

​The EXR becomes the most affordable WaveRunner to feature Yamaha’s high-performance, super-lightweight NanoXcel® 2 hull and deck material. The EXR weighs in at a mere 540 lbs, which is 60 pounds lighter than the EX Deluxe. It also features a top-loader intake grate and a 40mm pump extension for more agile handling and performance.

​Completing the new EXR is Yamaha’s RiDE® dual throttle system for exceptional maneuverability (also available on the EX Deluxe model). 

​“No one has developed a watercraft quite like the EXR,” continued Watkins. “With its combination of high performance and ultra light weight, it offers the best power to weight in its class, and customers are going to find that it’s a blast to ride, unlike anything else on the water today.”

​Yamaha’s best-selling luxury performance personal watercraft series returns with an all-new deck and hull design, the industry’s first color touchscreen instrumentation, self-draining footwells, and an innovative multi-mount system that makes affixing accessories to the FX a snap. 

​For 2019, the FX Series includes five models; the flagship FX Limited SVHO, supercharged FX SVHO and FX Cruiser SVHO, and normallyaspirated FX and FX Cruiser HO.

​The new deck of the FX Series is aggressive and bold, featuring stylish gunwales and an entire look that is supercar-sleek. The new hull design favors stability, predictability, and comfort in choppy water conditions.