1992 Yamaha Waverunner 650 Manual series#
The MJ-650 series that followed was developed based on these two MJ-500 models, but of this series it was the world's first three-seater model, the MJ-650TL, that gained the most popularity. This was followed by the domestic release of the MJ-500T (WaveRunner) in November of the same year, and a January 1987 unveiling of the single-seater MJ-500S (Wave Jammer), which had the same inimitable maneuverability. The world's first seated tandem type was unveiled at the Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show in 1986. Demonstrated at the 2nd presentation held the following year, these models captured the hearts of the test riders. Development of tandem-seated types progressed having picked up the idea at the U.S. Even before the performance of the power-ski had been evaluated, a large question mark had already been drawn over the marketability of a power ski designed, as it were, for a Japanese body shape.īased on this experience, the designers threw themselves into product development with the concept of a totally new craft which could be navigated "more safely, more enjoyably, and was responsive". Unfortunately however, the American test rider for the presentation was over 100 kg and 1.8 m tall, and was not even able to get on the board. Because the power ski with its simple handlebar steering control had ski-like agility and had performed favorably in trials carried out on Lake Hamana, those involved had great expectations for it as a new-genre product. This power ski, with its boat shaped hull, was equipped with a 25- horsepower engine manufactured by Yamaha and a 15-horsepower jet pump produced by another company. In 1983 they received permission to develop a PWC, and began the commercialization project.Īt that time, a variety of models were tested as prototypes, but it was the power ski with its outstandingly high maneuverability, that was selected for presentation in the U.S. However, the people in charge of the project convinced the company to take a chance on the future of the craft. Perhaps it could even be said that this was the moment that the key concept for the WaveRunner (Marine Jet), "a craft offering safe, accessible fun on the water for all" was born.Īt the time, the size of the domestic PWC market was only about 100 craft a year, and as a business opportunity it was an unknown quantity. It was then that they had a vision of designing an original PWC themselves one day. Our engineers at Yamaha played a central role in safety-related performance testing for the formulation of this "Special standard for aquatic motorcycles", and it goes without saying that the engineers became captivated by this new craft for roving freely on the water.
Since then, Yamaha has been at the center of a wide range of industry efforts, supporting development of marine leisure related laws and conducting safety and educational initiatives as part of our role as a manufacturer of all things marine related. And then in 1980 the establishment of the legal framework was set in motion, albeit gradual, with promulgation of the "Special standard for aquatic motorcycles" regulating water craft. In the late 1970s a great variety of these kinds of reduced-size small boats and motorized surfboards that had been manufactured overseas began to appear on waters in Japan. between 19, and in 1974 the PWC was launched on the market, but it would be some time before it was thoroughly established as a leisure vehicle. A range of aquatic vehicles were invented in the U.S. The history of the aquatic motorcycle, called the PWC, is relatively long, with a vehicle that could be called the PWC point of origin shown in a French patent magazine some time around 1930.
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