Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA introduced its 2010 line of WaveRunner personal watercraft highlighted by the debut of Yamaha's next generation VX Series, which has been the best selling PWC in the industry since its inception.
The new 2010 VX models feature more spacious seating for driver and passengers and an expanded swim platform area. In addition, the VX Series receives improvements below the waterline that deliver a more fun, drier ride than competitive models that cost thousands more. For 2010, the VX Series includes the VX Cruiser, VX Deluxe, and the VX Sport.
The VX Series integrates the look and feel of Yamaha's more luxurious watercraft
by creating a roomier cockpit for the operator. To do that, the seat
length of the VX has been increased to provide more legroom for taller
riders with the driver's compartment being expanded by 4 inches. The
overall effect is not only more comfortable for the operator, but it
also gives the VX Series a striking new profile that mirrors Yamaha's
more expensive FX line. Completing the cockpit are new mirrors that
have been repositioned for improved visibility, a larger glove box; and
a larger, more convenient reverse lever.
For passengers, the seat of the three-person VX Series has been redesigned with a larger bolster for more comfort when riding with two or three people. In addition, the padded surface of the VX reboarding platform has been increased for added comfort and versatility.
The new VX line received updates under the waterline too that make the VX models more fun to ride. Refinements include a new ride plate, repositioned new sponsons
and a revised weight distribution that combine to provide a much
sportier feel. These changes strengthen the handling character of the
new VX Series, making it more nimble on the water and more fun to drive
than ever before.
"We created the VX Series to offer the entry level buyer a fun, fuel efficient and feature rich WaveRunner at an affordable price," said Scott Watkins, product manager for Yamaha's WaterCraft Group. "Since then, it has completely changed the personal watercraft industry, bringing new buyers into the lifestyle and raising the bar for entry level watercraft. With the launch of the new VX Series today, we are further raising that bar offering new levels of comfort, space, ergonomics and a fun ride that is unlike any other personal watercraft."
The 2010 WaveRunner line also includes the high-performance FZ Series and the luxury-performance FX Series. New for 2010, the two-person FZR receives a retractable reboarding ladder. Yamaha's legendary SuperJet, the best selling stand up ever, returns as well. For more information, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.
