Designed to appeal to PWC racers and serious enthusiasts alike; the lightweight, agile VXR and VXS feature the latest engine and hull technology to deliver an athletically-challenging experience that hardcore riders have sorely missed for some time.

The offspring of the light, compact Yamaha VX Series and the ultra high-performance Yamaha FZ Series, these hyperactive WaveRunners® dominated the IJSBA racing scene in their freshman year, winning world and national titles. Sans the unwanted bells and whistles that do not add to the craft’s performance, the VXR and VXS are all about heart-pounding power, nimble closed-course handling, and race-tested reliability.

Powerful Yamaha 1.8L High Output Marine Engine 

The heart of the Yamaha VXR and VXS is the industry’s first 1.8L marine engine that is the largest displacement motor ever designed for a personal watercraft. This normally-aspirated Yamaha marine engine produces awesome power, and when coupled with the ultra-light NanoXcel® hull and deck; delivers faster top-end speed than competing supercharged models. Still, this engine is also exceptionally fuel efficient and optimized to deliver the utmost performance using regular unleaded fuel.

Engine features include:

• Same lightweight, compact engine platform as Yamaha’s FZ SHO models without the added weight and expense of a supercharger and intercooler
• High-torque for excellent acceleration
• Open loop cooling for best performance, reliability and low maintenance
• Throttle by wire reverse system controls RPM in reverse gear for maximum thrust efficiency
• Low maintenance costs

Yamaha NanoXcel Hull and Deck 

The VXR and VXS feature the industry’s first and only nanotechnology-engineered hulls, decks, and liners that are the lightest and strongest in the market today. This is the same material featured on Yamaha’s flagship high-performance FZR and FZS models. The result is a state of the art watercraft that is quick, nimble, and with the balance and maneuverability that truly connects the rider to the machine.