Buyer Research

2022 Yamaha SuperJet — Should You Buy One?

Typical asking price: $8,500–$11,500. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.

Kestrel Take

The reborn SuperJet — Yamaha replaced the legendary two-stroke with a modern four-stroke, making the iconic stand-up cleaner, easier to live with, and closed-course legal. It's still a specialist machine for skilled riders. As a stand-up, expect hard use and drops; inspect closely. A low-hour, freshwater four-stroke SuperJet with clean compression is a fun, iconic niche ski; verify hours, hull, handle pole, and pump.

Known Issues for the 2022 Yamaha SuperJet

Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.

Engine hours / hard useHigh — wallet impact

Stand-ups are ridden hard by skilled riders; verify hours, compression, and service.

Repair cost range: $300-$3,500

Hull / tray / handle-pole wearMedium

Inspect the hull, tray, and handle pole/spring for drop damage.

Repair cost range: $150-$1,500

Wear ring / pump conditionMedium

Inspect the wear ring and impeller for thrust loss and debris damage.

Repair cost range: $150-$700

Salt corrosion / flushingMedium

Verify flushing and inspect for corrosion on salt skis.

Repair cost range: Varies

Walk-Away Red Flags

✗High hours / hard use
✗Hull/handle-pole damage
✗Worn wear ring
✗Salt without flushing

Good Signs

✓Reasonable hours, clean compression
✓Sound hull and handle pole
✓Freshwater or flushed, documented service

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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.

Other Yamaha SuperJet years

2021 Yamaha SuperJet

$7,500–$11,000