Kawasaki Overhauls Its 2027 Jet Ski Range With New Ultra 310 Tech

Kawasaki's 2027 Jet Ski range brings a broader choice of personal watercraft and a significant technology update to its premium Ultra 310 models. In announcements dated September 19, 2026, Kawasaki Europe describes a fourteen-model range, six European debuts and a new three-year warranty. Its separate Ultra 310 equipment announcement highlights a 12.3-inch multifunction touchscreen, upgraded rear-camera resolution and JET LINK passenger overboard detection and notification.

Those developments are worth understanding beyond a headline about a bigger screen. They affect how a buyer compares a touring-focused Ultra, a sport-oriented STX or a specialist model equipped for towing activities. The announcements discussed here describe the European offering. Specifications, availability and warranty terms in other markets must be confirmed locally. Jet Sport Trader has not water-tested these 2027 machines or verified an individual dealer's delivered equipment.

What Is New in the 2027 Kawasaki Jet Ski Range?

Kawasaki's European range announcement identifies fourteen models covering solo and multi-seat formats, naturally aspirated and supercharged engines, and different uses. It names the SX-X 160, STX 310 RX, STX 310 R, Ultra 310 LX-S, Ultra 310 LX and Ultra 160 LX-S wakeboard model among the six machines making their European debut. That is a regional statement, not a claim that every listed model is new worldwide.

The range also retains distinct families rather than relying on a single flagship. Buyers can use that breadth to focus on the riding they want to do. A solo craft, a family-oriented multi-seat model and a supercharged performance watercraft solve different problems. The right starting point is intended use and capacity, followed by the exact model specification and purchase budget.

Official European range announcement: kawasaki.eu

Ultra 310: A Larger Multifunction Touchscreen

For the 2027 Ultra 310 series, Kawasaki describes a new 12.3-inch multifunction touchscreen with a new control function and a three-dimensional-style tachometer display. The equipment announcement says the display can show navigation mapping, downward sonar information, shallow-water warnings, audio information and the rear-view camera image. Buyers should check the precise equipment and any regional configuration on the unit they intend to purchase.

A screen that gathers more information can be useful, but it does not remove the need to keep a lookout. Navigation data and sonar should be understood within their operating limitations. A shallow-water warning is not permission to enter an uncertain channel or ignore local restrictions. Ask the dealer to demonstrate the display while the craft is stationary, and learn its functions before using them during a ride.

Official Ultra 310 equipment announcement: kawasaki.se

Why Display Usability Matters

A buyer should be able to read important information without unnecessary distraction. Examine the screen in representative light if possible, ask how commonly used functions are accessed and check how settings are retained. Confirm any mapping coverage or associated requirements rather than assuming every navigation function works identically in every country. A feature list is only useful when the owner understands how the equipment will be used.

Rear Camera and JET LINK Passenger Alerts

Kawasaki's equipment announcement specifies an upgraded rear-camera resolution of 1,080 by 480 pixels. It also introduces JET LINK Overboard Detection and Notification, which connects the watercraft with one or more passenger devices. Kawasaki describes a dashboard icon that alerts the rider when a passenger wearing a linked device goes overboard. This is a defined notification function, not a general promise that the system prevents an incident.

Anyone buying partly for this equipment should ask how devices are paired, checked and maintained, and which items are included in the sale. Follow the operator instructions for use and inspection. Passenger briefings, appropriate personal flotation devices, observation and safe operation remain essential. Do not rely on an electronic alert as a substitute for noticing who is aboard and responding appropriately to changing conditions.

Demonstrate the System Before Handover

Ask the supplying dealer to explain the system's limitations and its routine checks. Verify the number of supplied passenger devices and how replacements would be obtained. If buying used, establish whether the devices and documentation remain with the craft. An advertisement that lists JET LINK is not enough to prove that every necessary component is present or functioning.

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The Ultra 310 Engine and Riding Controls

Kawasaki describes the Ultra 310 concept around a deep-V hull and a supercharged, intercooled 1,498 cc inline four-cylinder engine. European material expresses the output as 310 PS. That unit should not be casually mixed with independently measured shaft power or a performance-test result. The published rating is part of the manufacturer's specification, while actual acceleration and speed depend on conditions and the complete watercraft.

The equipment announcement also discusses Launch Control, selectable power modes and Kawasaki Smart Reverse with Deceleration, or KSRD. Buyers should have these controls demonstrated and read the manual for the exact model. Reverse and deceleration functions assist handling, but they do not make a PWC stop instantly or override the need for space, judgment and safe speed around other water users.

STX 310 R and RX: A Separate Performance Proposition

The range announcement identifies the STX 310 R and STX 310 RX as Kawasaki's fastest-accelerating multi-seat watercraft. This wording is a manufacturer claim within its range, not a Jet Sport Trader comparison test. It signals the role of these models without establishing a universal ranking against all competing personal watercraft.

For a buyer comparing an STX with an Ultra, look beyond the shared supercharged-engine headline. Check the hull, dimensions, seating, storage and equipment of the actual versions being offered. Consider where you ride and whether your priorities favor a particular riding position or accessory package. There is no need to assign a best model for every buyer when the intended uses may differ substantially.

Specialist Models and Towing Equipment

Kawasaki's European announcement describes the Ultra 160 LX-S wakeboard model as equipped with a towing pole, a new seat specification and board storage. These features make it relevant to buyers interested in towing activities, but safe and legal towing requires more than an accessory list. Check local rules on observers, passenger capacity, operating areas and required equipment before planning a session.

The launch should not be interpreted as proof that every Ultra 160 LX-S sold in every market includes an identical towing package. Confirm the full model designation and equipment in the quotation. If a dealer offers a touring or adventure-oriented version, inspect its specification separately rather than assuming the European wakeboard announcement describes it. Model names and packages can be easy to confuse in a broad range.

Ask About the Entire Towing Setup

Have the dealer explain the intended attachment points and approved equipment. Check where boards and other gear are secured and whether the seated positions suit the people who will use the craft. Follow the manufacturer's limits and instructions. A towing pole does not automatically make every load, tow rope arrangement or passenger combination appropriate.

Understanding the Three-Year Warranty

Kawasaki Europe announces a new three-year warranty with the 2027 range. That is useful information for European shoppers, but it should not be represented as a guaranteed worldwide term. Eligibility, territory, exclusions, required servicing and transfer conditions should be checked in the actual warranty documents supplied with the purchase.

For a used example, ask when the warranty began and whether any remaining coverage can transfer. Keep evidence of servicing and review whether modifications or noncompliant use could affect a claim. The duration in a headline is not the same as confirmation that a particular repair or owner is covered. Written terms and the supplying dealer's explanation are more reliable than assumptions based on another market's announcement.

Comparing New and Used Kawasaki Jet Skis

A new range can make an earlier Ultra or STX worth considering, but it does not guarantee a lower used price. Compare model year, engine type, hours, maintenance and accessories. Earlier craft should not be advertised as having new 2027 touchscreen or passenger-alert equipment unless that claim is supported by the actual fitted specification.

Request ownership documents and inspect the hull, pump area, steering and visible engine compartment. Look for corrosion, impact repairs and evidence of modifications, then arrange a qualified inspection if you cannot establish condition confidently. Ask for service invoices rather than relying only on an hour-meter reading. A clean exterior is welcome, but it does not prove that maintenance was completed on schedule.

The Buying Takeaway

Kawasaki's 2027 announcements broaden its European Jet Ski choice and make the Ultra 310 technology package a central talking point. The strongest buying decision combines those new features with the right capacity, riding style and ownership budget. Confirm the regional specification, understand the controls and get an itemized delivered quote before choosing between the models.

This report uses the linked Kawasaki announcements for launch facts. It does not certify an individual watercraft, predict resale values or promise a ranking against competitors. The accompanying image is an illustration rather than a verified photograph of a production 2027 Kawasaki, so inspect official imagery and the real dealer unit when evaluating details.

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