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2017 Yamaha EX Review
A value model designed to do battle with the Sea-Doo Spark
Yamaha began its 2017 press intro by first laying out a few facts. One,...
2017 Yamaha FX Limited SVHO Review
WaveRunner comes ready to tow…including an inflatable
I’ve noted before that Yamaha has a penchant for exhaustive consumer research. Part of that research shows that...
2017 Yamaha VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser Review
A look at the best selling models in PWC history
The increasingly upscale looks and metallic paint have hinted at the VX series taking a...
2017 Yamaha Superjet Review
The last of the two-stroke standups
Perhaps all the talk of the demise of the standup market has been premature. Kawasaki’s announcement of its return...
2017 Yamaha EX Deluxe Review
The flagship of Yamaha's affordable EX line benefits from RiDE system
The “Rec Lite” category was created by Sea-Doo as a way to help define...
2017 Yamaha FX HO Review
The most affordable option in the flagship FX family
There’s a real estate strategy that says you should buy one of the least expensive homes...
2017 Yamaha VXR Review
Flagship speeds cost. If you want to hit that magic 65 mph mark, count on spending some cash, both at the time of purchase...
2017 Yamaha VX Limited Review
The VX model that pulls out all the stops
The VX line was Yamaha’s first foray into affordable four-stroke territory. It was an overwhelming success,...
2017 Sea-Doo Spark TRIXX Review
An affordable PWC that focuses on freestyle fun
What’s missing from today’s personal watercraft market? Arguably a little bit of old-school fun factor. Sure today’s...
2017 Sea-Doo GTS Review
New GTS sheds 150 pounds…and 40 horsepower
Sea-Doo’s Spark introduced both a new hull material and a new engine to the PWC market several years...