Yamaha SuperJet

The SuperJet is a stand-up type personal watercraft (PWC) made by Yamaha Motor Corporation.

The SX-R 800 was discontinued primarily due to the fact Kawasaki did not want to go through the hassle of trying to get around EPA regulations by marketing it as "closed course competition use only", instead opting to move on.

SMC is a compression moldable composite material made of long strands of glass fibers suspended in a polyester resin.

The last two-stroke powered SuperJet (produced by Yamaha Motor and hand-built in Japan) has been visually the same since 1996.

[citation needed] Purchasing a SuperJet new from a dealer starting in 2011 will usually require a license from IJSBA as they are classified as a "competition use only" watercraft, partly due to stringent EPA regulations for two-stroke engines.

2011 model year Superjet's also began to come with "Closed course competition use only" stickers on both the hood and exhaust.

The intake grate, pump, and ride plate are all set back 50 mm rearward compared to the past year SuperJets.

The engine remains as the same reliable two-cylinder twin carb as the previous 1996+ years, with no noted mechanical changes.

The hull has also been completely redesigned from the ground up with a new 144mm pump, adjustable steering nozzle, and reboarding grab handle in the tray.

Rear view of a 1995 SuperJet, showing the foot tray, fuel valve, choke, and handlebar controls.
A 1995 SuperJet engine bay showing the 701cc single carb engine. Note the battery is actually installed backwards, largely indicated by the routing of the battery cables that does not look natural.
2000 SuperJet in Yamaha Factory Blue/White color scheme
2008 SuperJet showing the Blue with White Graphics color scheme.
A pair of new 2016 SuperJets in the Pure White with Black color scheme in Arizona.
Engine bay housing the 73 hp Yamaha 701cc inline 2-Cylinder, 2-Stroke twin-carb engine in a 2016 SuperJet.
The SuperJet has an integrated lock (right of photo) to hold the handle pole upright, unlike some other skis that have a removable pin that can be misplaced.