Yamaha FX Limited SVHO (40th Anniversary Edition)

GP SVHO covers the race end of this family, and the mid-size VX range covers the entry end, which leaves the touring flagship sitting between them. Riders who buy Yamaha FX Limited SVHO trim get the supercharged 1,812 cc SVHO four-cylinder with an intercooled supercharger, a theater-style three-person cruiser seat and over 44 gallons of storage. Finish on this unit is gloss and matte black, with gold YAMAHA emblems and WAVERUNNER 40th badging.

Should you buy Yamaha FX Limited SVHO or the standard model?

Trim is the whole difference. Limited spec brings the 7-inch Connext glass touchscreen with real-time telemetry and GPS-ready mapping, factory Bluetooth twin speakers built for salt air, and a multi-mount system that takes a fish finder, a GPS unit or an extra speaker. The 40th Anniversary treatment adds the commemorative gold badging on top of that. Look at the Yamaha WaveRunner FX SVHO for sale if none of that changes your mind.

What does the powertrain look like to a technician?

Powerplant is Yamaha’s 1,812 cc SVHO: four cylinders, four strokes, an intercooled supercharger, and torque spread across the rev band. A 160 mm high-pressure axial flow pump does the work behind it, fed by a top-loader intake grate that keeps hookup immediate in high-energy water. Cooling is open-loop, which keeps winterization and flushing straightforward. Hull and deck are NanoXcel2 sheet molding compound, so the weight stays down without the rigidity going with it.

Is a supercharged flagship manageable for a first-time owner?

Manageable, provided the aids are set before the first launch. RiDE puts acceleration on the right lever and deceleration or reverse on the left, and letting go of both settles the craft into neutral. Custom Drive and Low-RPM modes lock top speed and soften the acceleration curve, while the touch-pad PIN code stops unauthorized starts. Auto-Trim and cornering assist deal with bow rise and keep the hull planted mid-turn.

Where does 44 gallons of storage actually go?

Over 44 gallons, 168 liters, split three ways: a bow compartment, under-seat stern storage and a watertight glovebox with USB and 12V charging ports. Step-seating gives all three riders back support and a view forward rather than a look at the shoulders in front. If you are kitting it out, our WaveRunner accessory prices sit in one place, and the rest of the WaveRunners for sale are grouped in the main category.

What comes with it, and what else should you look at?

Brand new, with full factory documentation, keys and factory warranty coverage included. Ask us for the Yamaha FX Limited SVHO price, and if you are still cross-shopping the family, buy the Yamaha GP SVHO Solid Black for the race hull, or buy the FX Cruiser SVHO online for the touring layout without the Limited trim.

Stock on a commemorative edition is finite, so the badging is not something we can reorder once the run is gone. Place an order, or ask us to hold this one.