The world’s fastest Jet Ski off the showroom floor – the Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 RS – has been given an upgrade for 2026.
The 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 RS now comes with a 10.25-inch digital touchscreen (the largest in the Jet Ski market today), new handlebar toggle switches which are easier to use, and a cool new colour option: Gulfstream Blue.
In this review we go through the all key features, cover the prices in Australian and US dollars, tell you what it’s like to ride, and list the pros and cons.
Plus, as always, we do acceleration tests using precision VBox timing equipment.
We will also show you the difference in performance between a brand new ski – with almost zero hours on the clock – compared to one that has been run-in, unleashing its full supercharged performance potential.
For this review we tested two versions of the RXP-X – one starting out with 0.1 zero hours and the other with five hours on the clock – to bring you these results.
And we had a heap of fun doing it.
Sea-Doo RXP-X 325: the story so far
The race-bred Sea-Doo RXP-X is now in its third year since it received a major power boost.
The supercharged 1630cc three-cylinder Rotax engine – now with 325 horsepower – was released on the RXP-X in 2024 with a red and white hero colour scheme.
Sea-Doo followed it up in 2025 with a gold design with red highlights as the premium colour.
And for 2026 Sea-Doo launched GulfStream Blue, which looks epic whether it’s in the showroom, on a trailer, or on the water.
The other colour option for the RXP-X – which Sea-Doo calls Ice Metal with Manta Green highlights – continues into 2026 for the third year in a row.
Beyond the blue colour option, 2026 models of the RXP-X gain Sea-Doo’s new 10.25-inch touchscreen – the largest in the Jet Ski market today – and redesigned toggle switches on the handlebars, which are much easier to use.
The RXP-X is one of seven Sea-Doo models that gain the new widescreen display for 2026.
It may seem an odd thing to get excited about, but it is big step up from the previous 7.8-inch display, which was smaller and not a touchscreen.
The new 10.25-inch display means riders can access the various functions of the craft more quickly and more easily, while still being able to use the toggle switches if you prefer.
Launch control and sports mode are now just a finger tip away.
And when you pair your smartphone via the BRP Go app, you can access a range of maps for easier navigation. Plus it’s now easier to stream music.
The touchscreen works best with bare finger tips, and works most of the time with gloves. But it can struggle sometimes responding to inputs with wet gloves.
The steering damper set-up – which makes the steering lighter or heavier by increasing or reducing the amount of effort required to turn the handlebars – was launched by former Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo on a limited edition version of the RXP-X in 2023.
The steering damper is now across more Sea-Doo models than ever before, but it’s especially useful on the RXP-X.
This craft is so fast and so responsive, it is helpful to be able to restrict just how quickly you can turn the handlebars.
If you turn too sharply at high speed, it could send you off.
That’s why the steering damper has a choice of three settings from light resistance to heavy resistance, adjusted by a turn of the dial.
Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 pricing
In Australia, the 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 starts from $34,299 (ski only, excluding trailer and registration).
In the US, the 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 starts from $US20,099 (ski only, excluding trailer and registration).
Be sure to check any additional costs with your local Sea-Doo dealer.
Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 warranty and servicing
In Australia, the 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 is covered by a two-year warranty, though three-year coverage is offered from time-to-time during special promotions, so be sure to check the offers page on the Sea-Doo Australia website.
Yamaha WaveRunner has a two-plus-one year warranty (three years apply to skis serviced within the Yamaha WaveRunner dealer network) and Kawasaki Jet Ski has industry-leading five-year coverage in Australia.
In the US, the 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 is covered by a one-year warranty – the same time period as Yamaha WaveRunner and Kawasaki Jet Ski in the US.
Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 features and specs
As Sea-Doo’s performance flagship, the RXP-X comes well equipped.
And despite being a mid-size model – compared to the larger ST3-based Sea-Doos such as the Fish Pro, Explorer Pro, GTX, and RXT-X 325 (which has the same engine as the RXP–X tested here but fitted to a bigger hull) – the RXP-X 325 has impressive storage space.
In fact the RXP-X has more bow storage than its direct competition – the Yamaha GP SVHO – and more bow storage compared to full-size skis from Sea-Doo, Yamaha and Kawasaki.
Here’s how the bow storage of the Sea-Doo RXP-X compares to other skis in the same mid-size class – and in the category above it:
The hood cover is a sturdy design, has a carbon-fibre treatment and is finished off with Sea-Doo’s iconic X badge – the brand’s performance symbol.
Inside the bow storage area there are rubber straps for a fire extinguisher and an emergency beacon, and the plastic walls feel sturdy compared to, say, the more flimsy internal design of the Yamaha FX bow storage area.
The fuel filler neck is up high and tucked under the hood. This makes it easier to refuel when you’re on the water or when pulling up at a fuel pump on a dock.
The fuel filler on most Yamaha models is down on the nose of the craft, near the water line, which is fine if you’re refilling at a gas station while the vessel is on a trailer, but it’s not ideal if you’re refuelling on the water.
There are tie-down points on top of the centre console, making it easy to tie off on a dock.
Plus you can use the tow hook as an attachment point at the rear of the craft.
We experimented with using one of the Linq accessory cleats to tie off the rear of the craft, though we would only do this in calm water, as these cleats are not designed to handle much force at this angle.
The Linq accessory cleats are intended to keep a Sea-Doo fuel caddy in place, or you can also use the rear deck to attach a Sea-Doo cooler box.
Most RXP-X riders, however, leave the rear deck empty because this ski is so agile and so fast it can pivot sharply.
It’s unclear just how well a fully loaded fuel caddy or fully loaded cooler box would hold on if you really thrashed the ski around.
We would only recommend using these attachment points for gentle cruising rides.
Surprisingly, the RXP-X has a decent-size glove box – as you can see here versus its direct rivals and versus craft that are the next size up.
The RXP-X has a deep glovebox with a separate waterproof compartment that also houses a USB charge port for your phone.
The USB port now has a cover to prevent corrosion and keep the connection clean.
However, there are a couple of things to note.
The waterproof compartment is too small for larger smartphones, especially those already in enclosed waterproof cases.
And the charging cable needs to be short otherwise it doesn’t have enough room to loop around to charge the phone when the lid is closed.
You need a USB cable with a short plastic housing and a durable cable.
Also, when the glovebox lid is open, the handlebars will bump it closed if you turn the handlebars left or right.
This can be annoying at idle speeds or when you’re stopped. You may want to correct the steering briefly while the glovebox lid is open but the handlebars will tap it shut.
The riding position is snug. This is a sit-down ski and the seat is designed to lock you in position.
The seat is a good design, with plenty of padding for your knees – and plenty of holes to adjust the position of the seat-back.
The RXP-X comes standard in this one-seat configuration, but a two-seat design is available as an extra cost option.
To access the engine bay for routine maintenance between rides (such as giving the engine compartment a quick squirt with silicon spray or an anti-corrosion aerosol) simply remove the rear seat shroud, then remove the seat itself by releasing these tabs.
The whole assembly clips back into place by reversing this process.
The seat design is narrow, which reduces the risk of chafing your legs – a common problem with the wider seat designs on Yamaha and Kawasaki models.
The footwells are wide, so there is plenty of room for your feet.
And Sea-Doo has fitted really good grip mats along each foot well.
At the rear of the craft, if you’re wondering what these curved pieces of plastic are for, that’s where the rear boarding rail assembly is attached.
The rear boarding rail – helpful to climb back onto the craft if you’ve fallen in the water – is an extra cost option on this model.
We would recommend getting one fitted by the dealer before you take delivery of the craft.
Finally, the audio speakers are epic. Optional in the US but standard in some markets, including Australia.
We highly recommend these. They thump.
Sea-Doo’s premium audio system is the best in the Jet Ski market today. Better than the four-speaker set-up on the Kawasaki Ultra and better than the new Yamaha audio speakers on the latest Yamaha models.
Sea-Doo RXP-X 325: what’s it like to ride?
Before we share our impressions, let’s gain a better understanding of why this is such an amazing hull.
We reckon the bow design on the RXP-X is the best in the entire Sea-Doo line-up.
The bow design on larger Sea-Doo ST3 models have a noticeable concave shape to deflect water spray.
But the downside of this design: the bow hops around a lot – especially in choppy conditions and as the fuel load gets lighter.
The RXP-X bow, on the other hand, carves through chop way more easily and way more predictably.
In fact, it took a while to trust the bow on the RXP-X. In really choppy conditions I was expecting the worst – expecting the front end to jump around wherever it wanted, just like Sea-Doo models with the ST3 hull.
But the RXP-X smashed through the cross chop and felt a lot more confident on the water, especially with a full tank of fuel on board.
The RXP-X bow is not convex like the Yamaha FX or Kawasaki Ultra (which are also great at cutting through choppy water) but it is not as dramatically concave as the Sea-Doo ST3 bow.
We reckon the RXP-X bow blends the best aspects of all of these designs.
And we hope the bow of the next generation Sea-Doo ST3 hull mirrors the shape of the RXP-X.
Also worth pointing out is the series of small indentations on each side of the hull near the lower chines.
Sea-Doo calls them shark gills. They are designed to reduce surface tension in the water and increase stability at high speeds, and help the craft lean over and respond more smoothly when making sweeping turns.
As with most Sea-Doos, the RXP-X has a scoop grate. The fins behind the intake grate are curved in such a way as to direct water directly into the impeller.
This delivers quicker acceleration from low speeds and almost zero cavitation when taking off on full throttle.
High performance sponsons are designed to carve into the water for sharper, tighter turns.
You better hold on. These things have a lot of grip. Although many performance riders might toy with the idea of fitting even more aggressive sponsons, we would advise against it.
These are already sharp enough for most riders.
These sponsons are part of the reason Sea-Doo introduced a steering damper, because the RXP-X can turn sharper than most riders can handle.
As you’re leaving the boat ramp and idling out to the open water, the cruise control function is now easier to operate thanks to the toggles on the handlebars – and the system will even remember your last preset speed.
To cancel cruise control, simply tap the reverse trigger on the left or the accelerator trigger on the right. Or hit cancel.
The handlebars are set low, and there is no tilt or height adjustment.
For this reason, the RXP-X is not suited to riding while standing up.
We prefer riding while standing or crouching because it is easier on your lower back.
But if you stand up while riding on RXP-X – especially in rough conditions – you feel like you could fall forward over the handlebars when you hit a decent wave.
If you want the performance of the RXP-X – but the comfort of standing while riding and the convenience of an easy-access front storage compartment – you may want to consider the Sea-Doo RXT-X 325, shown here in the same GulfStream Blue colour scheme.
Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 speed tests
So, how fast is the 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325?
We tested two examples: one with 0.1 hours on the clock that was yet to be run-in, and another with more than 5 hours on the clock which had unlocked its full performance potential.
We know Sea-Doo intentionally throttles back performance for the first few hours on its skis, as part of the running-in process.
But we never measured the difference – until now.
What we learned is, unsurprisingly, the RXP-X has modest performance in its running-in phase.
Helpfully, with the new digital display, Sea-Doo shows you in percentage terms how far along the ski is on its way to being fully run-in.
We tested two version of the 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 – both in Gulfstresm Blue – on different days in different waterways.
But they were both ridden by the same 100kg or 220lb rider
Both watercraft were full of fuel and, by coincidence, the ambient temperature at the time of the tests was 20 degrees Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Below are the acceleration times in kilometres per hour:
Below are the acceleration times in miles per hour:
As you can see, top speed taps out at about 97kmh or 60mph in the running-in phase.
Versus 117kmh or 73 mph once the performance has been unlocked.
The acceleration times we have shown for each craft are an average of four runs – two in each direction, to account for wind direction and water current.
These times are what we got on the day using precision VBox timing equipment, your results may vary.
We started timing from 5kmh or 3mph because, unlike a car which can hold steady, the slightest movement on the water triggers the device.
On the ski that had been run-in, we did a series of acceleration tests using launch control – which brings the nose up as the speed increases, to reduce drag – and another series of tests with the trim in the neutral position and just grabbing a handful of throttle.
The acceleration times were basically identical, and the times shown here are with the trim in neutral and without launch control.
We did, however, discover a difference we weren’t expecting.
We had heard from some Sea-Doo experts that the top speed of the 2026 RXP-X was slightly slower than before because the new 10.25-inch display has a faster processing speed, which triggers the speed limiter more quickly than the previous 7.8-inch display.
A reminder, as it has done for a long time, Sea-Doo uses a GPS sensor to measure the speed of the vessel, which is much more accurate than an old-school speedo wheel in the ride plate.
It’s important to note we tested the RS version of the RXP-X 325 – which is standard in Australia and has a higher top speed than the units sold off the shelf in the US, where the RXP-X must meet US coast guard top-speed requirements.
The US version has a speed limiter set to about 112kmh or 70mph, whereas the RS version sold in Australia tops out close to 120kmh or 75 mph.
As our VBox data shows, when we tested a 2024 version of the RXP-X 325 RS it nudged a top speed of 120kmh or 74.6mph.
But the top speed in the 2026 version of the RXP-X in this test hit a maximum velocity of 117kmh or 73mph.
This is by no means a criticism. These skis are rarely ridden at these speeds. And the RXP-X is more than fast enough for most riders.
We just wanted to share with you what the data showed, as it does appear to back up the claim that the new model has a faster acting speed limiter.
It’s worth noting the 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 tested here accelerated to 100kmh or 62mph faster than the 2024 model from a couple of years ago.
The 2026 model had an average acceleration time of 4.57 seconds versus the previous time of 4.70 seconds for the 2024 model.
Both of these tests used the same rider and same test equipment, albeit two years apart.
But the 2024 model was tested in the middle of summer when the ambient temperature was 36 degrees Celsius or 97 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas the 2026 model was tested in 20 degrees Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
No matter how you measure it, this is a phenomenally quick ski. The engine is epic.
In 2024 Sea-Doo boosted the performance of its supercharged 1630cc three-cylinder Rotax engine from 300hp to 325hp after fitting a new supercharger, new fuel pump, new electronic control module, new fuel injectors, new air intake, new exhaust manifold and an O2 sensor to more accurately measure the fuel mixture.
As we’ve reported previously, the 325hp engine feels a lot stronger in the middle of the rev range and doesn’t get an asthma attack at the top end either.
It feels like the power is never ending.
The result is a much more responsive engine and one that feels tireless all the way to its top speed.
This is a seriously quick machine. Here’s how some other supercharged Jet Skis compare based on our latest VBox testing:
- Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 RS
5 to 100kmh 4.57 seconds
3 to 62mph 4.57 seconds - Kawasaki Ultra 310X
5 to 100kmh 5.23 seconds
3 to 62mph 5.23 seconds - Yamaha FX SVHO
5 to 100kmh 5.33 seconds
3 to 62mph 5.33 seconds
As you can see, the RXP-X is the only craft we have tested to crack into the 4 second bracket on the way to 100kmh or 62mph.
Testing a zero-hour version of the RXP-X – versus one that had been run-in – revealed one other difference: fuel consumption.
The RXP-X that was not yet run-in used fuel at a rate of 60L/100km or 3.9 mpg (presumably because of the lower top speed and gentler acceleration).
Whereas the RXP-X that was run-in consumed fuel at a rate of 65L/100km (or about 3.6 miles per gallon).
This rate of consumption is comparable with the Yamaha FX SVHO powered by a 1.8-litre supercharged four-cylinder engine, and the Kawasaki Ultra 310 powered by a 1.5-litre supercharged four-cylinder engine. Based on our testing.
Sea-Doo RXP-X 325: The verdict
To sum up, the 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 is a stunning machine.
The new 10.25-inch touchscreen not only brings it up to date with technology, but gives it a class-leading edge, and the new toggle switches are much easier to use than the previous design.
But a word of warning. The Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 is not for the feint hearted.
As good as this hull design is, this craft is better suited to experienced riders who know their limits – and who know how to respect the watercraft that’s underneath them.
In our opinion the RXP-X is the best performance ski on the market today, not just because of its blistering acceleration, mid-range grunt, strong top-end, and industry-leading top speed off the showroom floor, but because of the way it handles rough conditions.
Here’s hoping Sea-Doo brings some of the RXP hull’s magic to the larger models in its range in the future.
Footnote: Thanks to Sea-Doo Australia who loaned us two examples of the 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 over two weekends in late 2025. As with all our coverage, this test is not sponsored content, and that means we can be honest in our review.
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