19/09/2026
NEW 2027 KAWASAKI JET SKI® SX-X™ 160 AND 2027 JET SKI® SX-R™ 160
In 1986, Kawasaki introduced the JET SKI® X-2, a stand-up personal watercraft with a short hull and fixed handlebar that quickly gained popularity for its fun-to-ride character. The JET SKI X-2 saw several model updates over the years, notably moving from a 650cc-class to an 800cc-class 2-stroke engine. When it was discontinued in the late 2000s, dedicated fans who appreciated the fixed handlebar and its fun-to-ride concept kept it a firm favorite. Now, for 2027, the X is making a comeback with the mission of expanding the fanbase of the JET SKI® personal watercraft. Kawasaki is proud to offer the new JET SKI® SX-X™ 160, (pronounced "SX-Cross") featuring the fixed-handlebar stand-up riding style users already love, paired with a proven engine, excellent ergonomics and a sharp-cornering hull. The 2027 model lineup also marks the reintroduction of the JET SKI® SX-R™ 160, giving riders another option for stand-up personal watercraft performance and fun on the water.
Traditional stand-up-style personal watercraft—including Kawasaki's JET SKI® SX-R 160—require the rider to shift their weight forward and backward and side to side to corner. What the JET SKI SX-X delivers, however, is a steering arrangement with a fixed handlebar, making steering simpler while still providing an engaging and extremely enjoyable ride. For riders in search of the classic fixed-handlebar style, those wanting to try fixed-handlebar riding for the first time, or those interested in stand-up personal watercraft but who may not be comfortable riding a traditional stand-up watercraft, Kawasaki is bringing a fan favorite back to the water in the form of the new JET SKI SX-X 160. With the reintroduction of the JET SKI SX-R 160 alongside it, Kawasaki's 2027 stand-up personal watercraft lineup offers riders two distinct ways to experience the fun of stand-up riding.
2027 Kawasaki JET SKI® SX-X® Key Features
Rider-Friendly Power Delivery
Stunning Acceleration
Kawasaki Smart Steering® System
Highly Accessible Stand-Up Fun
Unique Riding Position
Freedom of Movement for Rider-Active Control
Superb Cornering Performance
Stable Platform
Sleek, Flowing Styling
Dynamic & Futuristic Design with Led Accent Lights
