Kawasaki Jet Ski Australia has stretched its discounts up to $3000 – or 4.99 per cent finance – for the rest of this month.
Announced at today’s opening of the 2024 Sydney Boat Show, Kawasaki is offering $3000 off 2022 models, $2000 off 2023 models and – as an extra sweetener – a $1000 EFTPOS card for any deals signed at the show.
Previously, all 2022 and 2023 Kawasaki Jet Skis – including SX-R ‘stand-up’, STX 160, Ultra 160 and Ultra 310 models – were eligible for a $2000 discount from 1 February to 30 April 2024.
The $2000 discount offer was initially extended to the end of 31 May 2024. Then it was extended again to 31 July 2024.
But from today until the end of August, Kawasaki Jet Ski has sharpened prices on 2022 models (a handful in dealer stock) and 2023 models (a handful in Kawasaki stock).
There are currently no discounts on 2024 Kawasaki Jet Ski models.
Customers have the choice of the $2000 or $3000 discounts on eligible Kawasaki Jet Skis while stock lasts – or take up the 4.99 per cent finance offer.
Buyers must choose between the price discount or the 4.99 per cent finance rate – the offers can’t be combined.
The finance offer requires a minimum deposit of 20 per cent of the purchase price of the Jet Ski, and the repayment period is two or three years.
As previously reported, all three Jet Ski brands in Australia – Sea-Doo, Yamaha and Kawasaki – have been running discounts for the longest period in memory, as customer demand slows and they struggle to clear stock.
The broad range of discounts mark a significant turnaround following years of stock restrictions and price rises during the global pandemic.
Industry data shows sales of Jet Skis and personal watercraft in Australia hit reverse in 2023 – down by a staggering 24 per cent compared to the prior year.
The year 2022 was an all-time record for Jet Ski and personal watercraft sales in Australia, falling just short of 10,000 deliveries across all three brands – Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner and Kawasaki Jet Ski.
However, Kawasaki still only has about 5 per cent of the Australian Jet Ski and personal watercraft market – despite the introduction of a new Ultra 160 and a new Ultra 310 over the past two years.
The latest round of discounts have effectively undone the most recent round of Kawasaki Jet Ski price rises – with the exception of the Ultra 160 which is still about $6500 to $8000 dearer than its predecessor due to significant changes associated with the latest model upgrade.
The most recent price rises across the entire Kawasaki Jet Ski line-up in Australia – and the latest discounts – are listed below.
Prices shown exclude trailer and registration – and arbitrary dealer delivery fees (which are negotiable).
While care has been taken to avoid errors, please check pricing with your local Kawasaki Jet Ski dealer.
| Kawasaki price rises | February 2022 | August 2022 | March 2023 | August 2023 | February 2024 | Discounted price for 2023 models | Discounted price for 2022 models |
| Kawasaki SX-R ‘stand-up’ | $14,959 | $14,959 | $15,178 | $16,378 | $16,248 | $14,248 | N/A |
| Kawasaki STX 160X | $15,199 | $15,299 | $17,048 | $17,048 | $16,938 | $14,938 | $13,938 |
| Kawasaki STX 160LX | $17,199 | $17,299 | $19,248 | $19,248 | $19,138 | $17,138 | $16,138 |
| Kawasaki Ultra 160LX-S | New model | New model | New model | $24,848 | $24,738 | $22,738 | $21,738 |
| Kawasaki Ultra 160LX | New model | New model | New model | $26,248 | $26,138 | $24,138 | $23,138 |
| Kawasaki Ultra 310X | $26,099 | $27,199 | $27,448 | $27,448 | $27,338 | $25,338 | $24,338 |
| Kawasaki Ultra 310LX-S | $27,499 | $28,599 | $28,848 | $28,848 | $28,738 | $26,738 | $25,738 |
| Kawasaki Ultra 310LX | $28,899 | $29,999 | $30,248 | $30,248 | $30,138 | $28,138 | $27,138 |
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