Buyer Research

2019 Yamaha SuperJet 701 (2-stroke) — Should You Buy One?

Typical asking price: $5,000–$8,500. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.

Kestrel Take

The final two-stroke SuperJet before Yamaha switched to four-stroke — a legendary freestyle and closed-course stand-up that riders specifically seek out for its light weight and raw feel. A skill machine. Two-stroke top-end, corrosion, and race abuse are the inspection.

Known Issues for the 2019 Yamaha SuperJet 701 (2-stroke)

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

Two-stroke top-end wearHigh — wallet impact

Periodic top-end rebuilds are part of two-stroke ownership; verify compression and history.

Repair cost range: $400-$1,500

Salt corrosion from poor flushingHigh — wallet impact

Verify flushing; unflushed salt corrodes the engine and exhaust.

Repair cost range: $300-$2,000

Hull and pump damage from freestyle/racingMedium

Hard use damages the hull and pump; inspect closely.

Repair cost range: Varies

Aftermarket modificationsMedium

Many are heavily modified for competition; verify build quality and engine health.

Repair cost range: Varies

Walk-Away Red Flags

✗Low compression or no top-end history
✗Salt corrosion
✗Race-damaged hull
✗A questionable modified build

Good Signs

✓Good compression and documented top-end
✓Freshwater or flushed
✓Clean, sensibly-built example

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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.