Technology & Design

Driven by a passion for innovation

With over 65 years of marine engineering excellence, Yamaha has built a reputation for reliability, durability, and performance. As a "Kando Creating Company," Yamaha is driven to move people with products that deliver excitement, trust, and lasting satisfaction.

As a result, Yamaha WaveRunners are a top choice for rental operators and a proven force in competitive racing—where performance and dependability are pushed to the limit.

From the beginning, Yamaha founder Genichi Kawakami set the standard: "It isn’t a product if it isn’t world class." Today, that commitment continues—delivering products and experiences that create value, inspire innovation, and enrich lives worldwide.

Take a closer look at how our innovation sets Yamaha apart and creates a Kando experience for our customers.

RiDE Technology

RiDE^® offers the world's first dual throttle handlebar controls on a personal watercraft. Pull the right handle lever and you accelerate, pull the left lever and you go in reverse. Pull the left lever at speed to decelerate. Pull them both, or in any combination, and the system recognizes your intentions and provides precise control at all speeds all the time. Release both levers and you shift to neutral. There's no manual shifting, no gears, no complicated process.

NanoXcel® Technology

Few innovations can reshape an entire industry, but that is exactly what Yamaha’s NanoXcel^® hull and deck technology has done for the personal watercraft. Yamaha engineers innovated at the microscopic level using nano clay plus glass microbubbles to create a new, stronger resin system that uses less material. As a result, Yamaha hulls and decks are the lightest in their class while maintaining the strength and durability they’ve come to be recognized for.

The TR-1 Engine

Yamaha set out to build a more powerful engine than its predecessor, while also making it smaller, and lighter. The TR-1^® motor achieves just that. The result is quicker acceleration, higher top-end speeds, with better fuel economy and more fun for the rider.

1.9 High Output Engine

This 1898cc, four-stroke, four-cylinder, 16-valve High Output Yamaha marine engine achieves ideal performance through the engine's increased displacement, optimized intake and exhaust paths, and a 10 percent larger throttle body for more power and torque.

Supercharged 1.8L Marine Engine

The Yamaha 1.8L supercharged Super Vortex High Output Marine engine provides unmatched power and torque, surpassing any WaveRunner before it.

Connext® Touchscreen

The intuitive Connext touchscreen infotainment and helm control system puts cutting-edge technology and convenience at your fingertips, featuring a new graphic user interface with music and notifications tabs added. It centralizes vital metrics like speed and RPM, and allows riders to customize riding modes, handle Bluetooth audio, and track GPS depending on the model. One easily accessible place for ultimate control.

Open-Loop Cooling System

All Yamaha WaveRunners utilize open-loop cooling, which is used by 99% of marine manufacturers. It’s the most effective, reliable and maintenance-free way to cool your engine. This is in sharp contrast to closed loop cooling systems used by competitive manufacturers, which is more difficult to maintain and more expensive to upkeep.

Yamaha Audio Speakers

Now factory-installed on the WaveRunner series, Yamaha audio speakers are engineered to withstand the rigorous conditions of marine environments. These premium speakers offer exceptional durability and deliver superior sound quality, even at high speeds and through splashing waves.

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