40 Years of Yamaha WaveRunner: From the 1986 Legend to Today
2026 will mark the Yamaha WaveRunner’s 40th anniversary.
In 1986, the Yamaha WaveRunner 500 (Marine Jet 500T) was introduced, the world’s first two-seater personal watercraft (PWC) designed for seated riding. This innovative model combined agility with stability, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone, significantly impacting the world of PWC.
Since then, guided by the development vision of “a craft offering accessible fun on the water for all,” we have broadened the scope of marine leisure by launching a lineup designed to cater to the diverse needs of our customers. Through the Yamaha WaveRunner, we have consistently delivered the joy, excitement, and exhilarating “kando“ of being on the water to people worldwide.
This 40-year journey has been made possible thanks to the unwavering support of everyone involved in sales, service, and various marketplace activities. We sincerely thank everyone.
We will continue to pursue the challenge of creating PWCs that offer a safer and more enjoyable ride experience to boost the attractiveness of the marine leisure world to as many people as possible.
👉 Let’s continue working together to make the 2026 40th anniversary exciting and spread the appeal of WaveRunners around the world!
