The deck is flatter and 35 mm lower at the rider’s feet, offering more leg room for increased comfort.

Riders can select from Full, Middle and Low Power Operation, as well as Smart Learning Operation (SLO)-Mode.

Built-in cleats provide convenient cinch points when mooring at a dock. Their clever design helps redirect water overboard.

Two-piece, three-person seat features a redesigned front portion that is 80 mm slimmer at the knees, greatly facilitating stand-up riding.

Large, easy-to-read 7” full-colour TFT instrumentation offers multiple display modes, jog-dial control, Bluetooth connectivity, and even infotainment features.

Kawasaki Smart Reverse with Deceleration electrically deploys the reverse bucket.  Activated with a thumb switch on the right handle, it enables thrust to be controlled with one hand.  When deployed, the reverse bucket contributes to deceleration.

Completely rethought storage system offers a total storage capacity of 168.5 litres.  The 124-litre sealed front compartment is complemented by the new 40-litre Easy-Access Storage (behind the handle, accessible from either the left or the right), a 1.7-litre waterproof compartment (inside the Easy-Access Storage), and 2.8-litre Easy-Access Rear Pocket (aft of the rear seat).

When accelerating with the system engaged, the trim is automatically optimised.  Two modes allow either single or repeated launches. 

Fitted with a supercharger and intercooler, the liquid-cooled 1,498 cm3, In-line 4-cylinder marine engine that propels the ULTRA 310 Series models forward with an exhilarating rush of acceleration produces an output much greater than a normally aspirated engine of the same displacement.

Like that of its predecessor, the deep-V hull design enables a high bank angle, motorcycle-like turning performance.