The 2026 Yamaha WaveRunner colours have been unveiled in the US overnight ahead of Australian showroom arrivals by the end of this year, just in time for summer.
Interestingly, for the 2026 model line-up Yamaha has zigged where Sea-Doo has zagged.
While the 2026 Sea-Doo range carries over most colours from last year – but with technology upgrades on seven of its 15 models – the 2026 Yamaha WaveRunner series carries over technically unchanged from last year, but gains new colours.
The two exceptions: the 2026 Yamaha FX HO JetFIsh edition is identical to the 2025 model.
And the 2026 Yamaha JetBlaster base model also carries over its 2025 colour scheme.
The two main highlights on the 2026 Yamaha WaveRunner line-up include the new segment-busting 2026 Yamaha Crosswave wide-body, four-seater fishing model (pictured above, and which you can read about here).
And the 40th anniversary edition of the 2026 Yamaha WaveRunner FX SVHO Limited (pictured at the top of this story).
Frustratingly for performance Jet Ski riders, there is still no supercharged version of the new 1.9-litre four-cylinder engine – and the old supercharged 1.8-litre carries on for yet another year.
Above: The non-supercharged 1.9-litre Yamaha four-cylinder engine. Performance fans will need to wait at least another year for the supercharged version.
The non-supercharged version of the new-generation 1.9-litre engine was unveiled by Yamaha WaveRunner in 2023, and is now in its third year.
The 1.9-litre was the first new four-cylinder WaveRunner engine in 15 years.
This means the supercharged 1.8-litre engine is now 18 years old.
WatercraftZone understands Yamaha is grappling with higher than expected fuel consumption and emissions during preliminary testing.
It may also be postponing the new 1.9-litre supercharged engine to coincide with the next generation GP SVHO or FX SVHO performance skis, both of which are due in the coming years.
Below is a photo gallery for the 2026 Yamaha WaveRunner line-up.
WatercraftZone will publish pricing on the 2026 Yamaha WaveRunner range as soon as it becomes available.
Above: 2026 Yamaha JetBlaster base model colour scheme carries over from 2025 (1050cc).
Above: 2026 Yamaha JetBlaster Deluxe (1050cc).
Above: 2026 Yamaha JetBlaster two-seater (1050cc).
Above: 2026 Yamaha JetBlaster three-seater (1050cc).
Above: 2026 Yamaha VX Deluxe (1050cc).
Above: 2026 Yamaha VX Cruiser (1050cc).
Above: 2026 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO (1.9-litre).
Above: 2026 Yamaha GP HO (1.9-litre).
Above: 2026 Yamaha GP SVHO (supercharged 1.8-litre).
Above: 2026 Yamaha FX HO (1.9-litre).
Above: 2026 Yamaha FX HO Cruiser (1.9-litre).
Above: 2026 Yamaha FX SVHO (supercharged 1.8-litre).
Above: 2026 Yamaha FX SVHO Cruiser (supercharged 1.8-litre).
Above: 2026 Yamaha FX SVHO Limited 40th anniversary (supercharged 1.8-litre).
Above: 2026 Yamaha FX HO JetFish (1.9-litre).
2026 Yamaha WaveRunner colours that don’t come to Australia (USA only):
Above: 2026 Yamaha JetBlaster Limited is not offered in Australia.
Above: 2026 Yamaha JetBlaster Pro (optional colour in the US).
Above: 2026 Yamaha GP HO (optional colour in the US).
Above: 2026 Yamaha GP SVHO (optional colour in the US).
Above: 2026 Yamaha FX HO Cruiser (optional colour in the US).
Above: 2026 Yamaha FX SVHO Cruiser (optional colour in the US).
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