Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner and Kawasaki Jet Ski are offering massive discounts in the peak of the Australian summer – even though such deals are rare at this time of year.
The latest discounts follow sharp price rises in recent years.
Industry experts say all three Jet Ski brands got greedy during the global coronavirus pandemic – when supply of new models was severely restricted – and they are now paying the price.
Analysis by Watercraft Zone found prices of new Jet Skis in Australia increased by a much greater margin than they did in North America.
Now most Jet Ski brands in Australia are drowning in stock, which is great news for buyers looking for a bargain.
Sea-Doo and Kawasaki have the biggest savings as they are still trying to clear 2023 models – a hangover caused by ordering too much inventory in the boom period in 2021 and 2022 when demand surged amid international travel restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Above: A screenshot of the Yamaha SuperJet deal due to expire on 15 February 2025.
Yamaha WaveRunner has largely cleared its old stock and only has a deal on the Yamaha SuperJet ‘stand-up’ model.
The Yamaha SuperJet is now $3000 off the full RRP to try to jump-start sales in a dwindling, niche segment of the personal watercraft market.
However, Yamaha’s 9.01 per cent finance offer hardly seems like a deal given that it is similar to current market rates.
Above: A screenshot of Sea-Doo deals due to expire on 31 January 2025.
The biggest Sea-Doo savings apply to 2023 models – up to $4000 off – while 2024 Sea-Doo models have savings up to $3000.
The best deal in Sea-Doo showrooms right now is on the 2023 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Sport 170 ($4000 off) which brings the RRP down to $22,354 excluding trailer and registration.
The best deal on a supercharged Sea-Doo is on the 2024 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300 ($3000 off), which brings the RRP down to $29,364 excluding trailer and registration.
The Sea-Doo Australia deals are currently listed as expiring on 31 January 2025.
However Sea-Doo Australia has previously extended deals for up to nine months whenever it has struggled to clear stock, and it could be worth checking to see if the current offers continue beyond the original expiry date.
We have included screenshots from the Sea-Doo Australia website below and throughout this story.
To compare the savings with the RRP from each Sea-Doo model-year, check out our Sea-Doo price history here.
Above: A screenshot of Sea-Doo deals due to expire on 31 January 2025.
Kawasaki is also out with a compelling offer as it continues to struggle to clear 2023 stock, after announcing super sharp deals last year.
While the Sea-Doo deals currently expire on 31 January 2025, the Kawasaki Australia website says its latest round of discounts expire on 28 February 2025.
Buyers of Kawasaki Jet Ski models have the choice of savings ranging from $2500 to $5000 (depending on the model, shown below) – or pay full retail and take advantage of a 1.29 per cent interest rate finance offer.
- 2023 Kawasaki SX-R 160: $2500 off
- 2023 Kawasaki STX 160X: $2500 off
- 2023 Kawasaki STX 160LX: $2500 off
- 2023 Kawasaki ULTRA 160LX: $3500 off
- 2023 Kawasaki ULTRA 310X: $4500 off
- 2023 Kawasaki ULTRA 310LX: $5000 off
- 2023 Kawasaki ULTRA 310LX-S: $5000 off
To compare the savings with the RRP from each Kawasaki Jet Ski model, check out our Kawasaki Jet Ski price history here.
To be clear, Kawasaki is offering buyers the choice of the discounts shown above, or the low interest rate finance – but the deals cannot be combined.
The fineprint for the Kawasaki Jet Ski finance offer outlines a $0 deposit and a 1.29 per cent interest rate over a 24-month or 36-month term.
Kawasaki will also allow customers to finance up to $2000 towards the cost of a Jet Ski trailer.
Finance applications must be approved by 28 February 2025 and settled by 31 March 2025.
All deals shown in this story apply only while stock lasts.
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Below: Screenshots of Sea-Doo deals due to expire on 31 January 2025.
