For the roads, we have motorcycles. For the water, we have jet skis

Jet skis cannot be described as a mode of transport as they are chiefly operated for recreational purpose such as water sports. While India as a province does not occupy a vast jet ski market, it does enjoy a symbolic amount of purchases in the coastal zones such as Goa or Chennai where several beaches offer water sports. Outside India, several countries are a massive fan of jet skis since they have access to several lakes, beaches and also have a more robust jet ski market.

Through this column, we bring to you a list of the best jet skis of 2020 that one can enjoy this year.

Mansory Black Marlin 550

From Germany, Mansory is an automotive manufacturer noted for producing luxurious vehicles. The Black Marlin 550 is equipped with a 1,499cc inline-three-cylinder engine that generates a massive 550hp of power. The hull material is made of carbon fibre, which keeps it below 500kgs in weight and allows it to travel at a speed of over 128 kmph.

Stand Craft V8 Wet Rod

It’s a jet ski that looks like a cruiser motorcycle and is full of luxurious features. Features such as 15-inch touchscreen display, LED lighting, an under-seat cooler and a premium sound system can be bought at 49,000 dollars or INR 36,40,293. The jet ski derives power from an all-aluminium supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engine that produces a power of 300hp. Twist the throttle and it can surpass the speed of 104 kmph on the water.

Taiga Motors Orca

When motorcycles and cars are going electric, why not a jet ski? Taiga Motors from Canada gave birth to the Orca, which is an all-electric jet ski. The jet ski comes in two variants such as a 120hp model with 20Wh battery pack and a 180hp model with 25Wh battery pack. Braking, reversing, GPS, LTE, Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi comes standard on this jet ski. With the 180hp model, the Orca can hit a top speed of above 100 kmph.

Yamaha FX Limited SVHO

Cruise control, code-locked ignition system, acceleration profiles for amateur riders, Bluetooth speaker and a cooler. These are some features of the Yamaha FX Limited SVHO jet ski that packs a supercharged 1.8-litre Super Vortex marine engine. The engine is tuned to generate a maximum power of 250hp and can reach up to a speed of 112 kmph.