Five new jet skis to look out for in 2025

But there are plenty of new models about to be released that should trigger renewed interest in the segment, starting with these cool new jet skis to watch out for in 2025.

All prices quoted in this article are the RRP for the ski only and exclude additional costs such as trailer and registration, which typically add between $2500 and $3000 to the total price (depending on the quality of the trailer and the different registration fees in each state).

While a limited number of new-generation Sea-Doo Spark and Spark Trixx models arrived in Australian showrooms in the second half of 2024 – about a year after going on sale in the US – this popular model is back in a big way and with a full line-up for 2025.

The Sea-Doo Spark and Spark Trixx are among the cheapest – and the most fun – jet skis on sale today.

Prices range from $11,899 for the base model Sea-Doo Spark three-seater (ski only) while the Sea-Doo Spark Trixx (the model that can ride on its tail at the press of a button) costs from $13,699 for the one-seater to $14,699 for the three-seater.

All Spark models are powered by a small but efficient 900cc three-cylinder Rotax engine.

Riding range is limited due to the small 30-litre fuel tank (though a 15- or 20-litre fuel caddy that attaches to the rear deck is available at extra cost).

Another cool option: a detachable Bluetooth audio speaker that attaches to the front of the handlebars and can be removed to listen to music on the beach.

The new-for-2025 Yamaha JetBlaster series is a direct rival to the Sea-Doo Spark and Sea-Doo Spark Trixx.

It is available with a choice of four models in Australia – two regular versions, and two that can ride on their tail, just like the Sea-Doo Spark Trixx.

The regular versions of the Yamaha JetBlaster offered in Australia are the $9999 base model simply called JetBlaster – which is a two-seater – and the $12,999 luxury JetBlaster Deluxe which is a three-seater.

The models that can ride on their tail are called the Yamaha JetBlaster Pro, available as a two-seater ($14,499) or a three-seater ($15,399).

Regular Yamaha JetBlaster hulls are made from SMC fibreglass for better durability (versus Polytec on the Sea-Doo Spark), while the JetBlaster Pro hulls are made from lightweight NanoXcel fibreglass.

Despite the changes, the overall weight of each new JetBlaster is about the same as the previous equivalent EX model.

The new Yamaha JetBlaster carries over the highly-regarded TR-1, 1050cc three-cylinder engine from the previous EX series – as well as its 50-litre fuel tank. This gives the Yamaha a power and riding range advantage over the Sea-Doo Spark.

Regular Yamaha JetBlaster models are equipped with a 90hp version of the TR-1 engine, and JetBlaster Pro models have a 110hp version of the same engine.

In comparison, the Sea-Doo Spark has a choice of 60hp or 90hp outputs.

The fishing jet ski market is booming in Australia.

Market leader, Sea-Doo, now has four Fish Pro models and Yamaha has made its FX HO JetFish a permanent addition to its line-up after being a limited edition for the past two years.

Now, finally, Kawasaki is getting in on the action.

The new-for-2025 Kawasaki Ultra 160 LX-S Angler is part of a massive revitalisation of the Kawasaki jet ski range and aims to bring the brand closer to its main rivals, Sea-Doo and Yamaha.

While Sea-Doo has about 70 per cent of the personal watercraft market and Yamaha WaveRunner has about 25 per cent, Kawasaki only has about five per cent of the total jet ski market in Australia – despite being responsible for trademarking the Jet Ski name.

Kawasaki hopes models such as the Angler – based on the recently revamped Kawasaki Ultra, the biggest update to this platform in 14 years – will reverse its fortunes.

As with the Sea-Doo Fish Pro and the Yamaha FX HO JetFish, the Kawasaki Ultra 160 Angler is a dedicated fishing jet ski ready to go as a complete package, straight off the showroom floor.

It is powered by the company's familiar, non-supercharged 160hp, 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, but comes with a unique white and green colour scheme and a number of fishing accessories already fitted.

Key features include a rear deck extension with a cooler box and frame, five fishing rod holders (four on the cooler box frame and one in the left-front footwell), and a Garmin navigation unit and fish finder.

Unlike the Garmin unit fitted to the Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy and the latest Yamaha FX HO JetFish (which has more convenient touchscreens), the Garmin on the Kawasaki Ultra 160 Angler is the cheaper non-touchscreen version with rubber toggles and buttons (the same device fitted to the Sea-Doo Fish Pro Scout and Sea-Doo Fish Pro Sport).

It is also worth noting the Angler misses out on the four-speaker audio system fitted to the Kawasaki Ultra 160 LX flagship, whereas two-speaker audio is standard on the Sea-Doo Fish Pro Sport and Trophy.

At the time of publishing, Kawasaki Australia is yet to announce pricing for the Ultra 160 Angler. Based on currency conversion rates – and comparing the prices between other Kawasaki Ultra models in the US – we estimate the Kawasaki Ultra Angler could cost from about AUD$27,500.

Be sure to check with your local Kawasaki dealer closer to showroom arrivals due in the first half of 2025, pending any delays.

The original Sea-Doo Fish Pro proved so successful that Sea-Doo now has four fishing specific models, including this new-for-2025 Apex, which is the first dedicated fishing jet ski with supercharged power.

It’s also the most expensive ski by Sea-Doo ever – and it’s more expensive than anything in the current Yamaha WaveRunner or Kawasaki jet ski line-ups in Australia.

Priced from $35,999, the 2025 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Apex edition is even more expensive than Sea-Doo’s latest RXP-X and RXT-X performance flagships.

According to the company, some customers simply can’t get enough of the Fish Pro and wanted to keep adding more equipment and accessories. That prompted Sea-Doo to build a Fish Pro with the works.

The Sea-Doo Fish Pro Apex edition is finished in the same 'shark grey’ colour as the Fish Pro Trophy, but with olive green highlights.

Key features include:

Rounding out this list is the most luxurious jet ski for 2025 – the Sea-Doo GTX Limited 325.

It gains the same high-output supercharged engine fitted to Sea-Doo’s RXP-X and RXT-X performance models launched two years ago.

It means for 2025, there are now three Sea-Doo models with 325hp – the most powerful engine in the PWC market today.

The GTX Limited 325 also marks the first time Sea-Doo’s reverse thrust debris removal system (known as IDF) has been fitted to the 325hp version of the 1630cc engine. Previously, IDF was only available on less powerful Sea-Doo models – up to a maximum of 300hp, on the GTX Limited.

The 2025 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 325 also gains the adjustable steering damper set-up fitted to the Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 performance flagship.

The other big news: the GTX Limited 325 will come with the largest touchscreen in the jet ski market to date.

Sea-Doo has developed a new shroud to house the 10.25-inch touchscreen – plus there are new fingertip controls on the handlebars. It is the first time Sea-Doo has had a touchscreen on one of its models.

For now, Apple CarPlay capability has not been activated on Sea-Doo's 10.25-inch display – even though BRP’s off-road buggy and three-wheel motorcycle models with the same screen have this feature enabled.

The sweeping changes to the 2025 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 325 have driven a price rise of more than $3000 in Australia, to $35,299.