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The finer things in life aren’t always tied to diamonds, luxury watches, expensive cars, and high end drinks and cigars. Sometimes the best thing you can invest in, is a nice vacation, or at least a weekend getaway by the beach.

If sipping pinacoladas on the sand or boat isn’t quite your thing, and want something a bit more exciting, we got you covered.

Here are the 7 best jet skis for 2021 to make your time investment on the water all that more fun.

The criteria focused on when making this list were comfort, safety, speed, and skill level.

Yamaha EXR

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Starting off the list, the Yamaha EXR is an exceptional choice for beginners, true to their advertising it takes “entry level, to the next level.” Equipped with an inline 3, 1,049cc engine, this machine outputs 110hp and can reach max speeds of 54mph. The Yamaha EXR also comes with ample storage space making it perfect for those who want to carry a bit extra when they are on the water.

It is agile and powerful, yet very comfortable and features Yamaha’s Ride dual throttle system which includes an additional lever making going into reverse and docking an absolute breeze. An excellent choice to start off our best jet ski list. If you want to learn more about this machine, check out the official page for more details: Yamaha EXR

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Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310LX

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The Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310LX measures 132.7 inches and is perfect for riders who want to ride the water in comfort. This model has an automatic transmission with reverse, making it a great choice for riders of all skill levels.

At over 1000 pounds, this machine is a bit heavy but don’t let its weight perturb you. The Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310LX is equipped a powerful 310hp engine that will propel you to a top speed of 67mph. If you want to learn more about this machine, check out the official page for more details: Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310LX


Sea Doo RXP-X 300

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The Sea Doo RXP-X 300 jet ski is perfect for skilled riders who want to go fast. Equipped with a powerful Rotax engine and launch mode, this machine has 300hp that can reach speeds of over 70mph. While not as large as others on this list, this is one of the best jet skis for agility, speed, and fun. Built for performance, there aren’t many comfort features, but it still has a watertight compartment for your phone. The Sea Doo RXP-X 300 seats 2 passengers, weighs under 800 pounds, and is right under 130 inches (bumper to bumper). A truly perfect water racer. If you want to learn more about this machine, check out the official page for more details: Sea Doo RXP-X 300.

Kawasaki STX 160LX

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The Kawasaki STX®160LX earned a spot on the best jet ski list for a very particular reason…its two key system. The standard key works as you would normally expect, turn on the ignition and go. The other key however is for the SLO, or Smart Learning Operation. This essentially cuts power by 30% and is an ideal mode for less experienced users to get used to the machine. It is also equipped with various other safety features and limiters, making it perfect for waters with restrictions.

Despite being designed with comfort and safety in mind the Kawasaki STX®160LX is no slouch. Equipped with a 160hp engine, this jet ski can easily reach 60mph. If you want to learn more about this machine, check out the official page for more details: Kawasaki STX®160LX.

Sea Doo GTI SE

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The Sea Doo GTI SE jet ski is a great sporty jet ski that combines performance, comfort, ease of use, and safety. This jet ski comes equipped with a sizable 40.2 gallon storage bin, quick-attach rear cargo system, watertight phone box, speakers, and a cooling system for those hot summer days. In addition to practicality, it also comes with optimized ergonomic seating, allowing riders more control when they decide to pick up speed. With all these comfort features you would think that this is more of a cruiser jet ski, but not quite. The Sea Doo GTI SE is powered by by one of two versions of the Rotax 1630 ACE engine. You can pick between a 170hp engine (reaching 56mph) or a 130hp engine (reaching 50mph.) This is an ideal machine for those looking to combine luxury and performance. If you want to learn more about this jet ski, check out the official page for more details: Sea Doo GTI SE jet ski


Yamaha Superjet

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If you looking for some fun on the water alone then the Yamaha Superjet is an excellent choice. Only seating one, this lightweight jet ski is very agile and very quick. While this might sound like a machine catered exclusively for advanced users, it is not. The Yamaha Superjet comes equipped with L-Mode, reducing power by 85% making it more novice friendly. This allows users to safely learn how to operate the machine before unleashing its full potential. Despite its small and lightweight stature, and lack of multiple comfort features, this little jet ski is extremely stable and ideal for some fun on the water. For more information on this amazing jet ski, visit its official here: Yamaha Superjet

Yamaha FX Limited SVHO

 

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There was never a doubt that the Yamaha FX Limited SVHO would be on the list. Among the few jet skis that truly combine luxury and performance, this machine recently went through a complete overhaul. It now has a supercharged 1,822 engine with 250hp, a revised powertrain, new deck and hull design, and several limited edition amenities including but not limited to cruise control, touchscreen, no-wake mode, and more. This machine also comes with RiDE, which is Yamaha’s dual-accelerator system which adds a secondary accelerator. This controls reversing and aids with quick slowdown when going at high speed. For more information on this amazing jet ski, visit its official here: Yamaha FX Limited SVHO

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That's our list of the top 7 best jet skis for your vacation or quick getaway in 2021.  Are there any jet skis you think should be on our list? Which one will you be getting? Let us know in the comments below.


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