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Kawasaki Ultra 310 family

Performance touring Jet Ski. High reserve assumption; verify supercharger, intercooler, pump, fuel requirements, and service records.

MainstreamGood but lower Canadian volumeJet drive

Length

Not listed

Fuel

21.1 US gal / 80 L

Seats

3

Dry/curb weight

1,089 lb

PWC class

Performance touring

Storage

44.5 US gal / 168.5 L

Used buyer verdict

Kawasaki Ultra 310 family is a 2018-2024 performance touring PWC aimed at performance and touring. The $18,500-$37,000 low confidence estimate makes the most sense for riders who match the trim to their use and budget for hours, pump wear, corrosion, trailer condition, and service history. Supercharged or performance versions deserve a higher maintenance reserve.

Model-level guidance. Inspect the actual listing before buying.

Beginner score

4/10

Cottage score

8/10

Fuel efficiency

4/10

Maintenance complexity

7/10

Market snapshot

Estimated range

$18,500-$37,000

Confidence

Low confidence

Based on

Reviewed range for this model

Range note

Based on a reviewed range for this model.

Best for

  • Experienced riders wanting a Performance touring PWC for performance and touring.
  • Cottage owners who want short recreational rides without owning a full boat.
  • Buyers who want a trailerable, lower-storage-cost watercraft.

Not ideal for

  • First-time PWC buyers who want the lowest-maintenance possible machine.
  • Buyers needing passenger comfort, storage, and weather protection comparable to a boat.
  • Riders choosing a supercharged/performance model without budgeting for higher maintenance risk.

Estimated ownership cost

$5,200-$7,700 / year

Uses the midpoint of this model's $18,500-$37,000 estimated used range. Includes insurance, storage, winterization, maintenance reserve, and fuel. Purchase price, tax, registration, inspection repairs, and trailer surprises are separate.

Estimated fuel cost

$1,400-$1,700 / season

Estimated using a representative Kawasaki Ultra 310 family profile, a half-day family outing pattern, 22 seasonal outings, and the selected fuel price. Fuel price: $1.75 per litre. Load, speed, water conditions, towing, and engine setup can move the result.

Common buyer concerns

  • Engine hours, compression, corrosion, and service history matter heavily.
  • Jet pump, impeller, wear ring, and hull damage can change repair cost.
  • Trailer condition and battery/starting issues are common ownership surprises.
  • Supercharged models carry higher maintenance risk.
  • Supercharged examples need extra service-history scrutiny

What to inspect before buying

  • Ownership, HIN, lien status, registration, trailer paperwork, keys, manuals, and included safety gear.
  • Cold start, throttle response, steering, reverse/brake system, cooling flow, pump noise, cavitation, and water-test behaviour.
  • Pump, impeller, wear ring, intake grate, hull bottom, sponsons, steering nozzle, reverse/brake system, corrosion, and trailer bunks/tie-downs.
  • Trailer, tires, bearings, brakes, lights, bunks, winch, coupler, and tow rating for a boat around 1,089 lb dry before fuel and gear.
  • Annual service, winterization, impeller, oil, filters, battery, fuel-system, and storage records.

Quality and reputation

Known for STX recreational models and Ultra touring/performance PWCs; Canadian listing volume may be thinner than Sea-Doo/Yamaha.

Resale outlook

Resale depends heavily on hours, service history, hull and jet-pump condition, and trailer quality. Canadian listings are limited, so the range is best used as a starting point.

Engine and layout

Best suited to performance, touring, higher maintenance complexity. Common power options include Kawasaki 1,498 cc inline four-cylinder, supercharged and intercooled. Compare drive type, horsepower, hours, and included equipment.

Specs use manufacturer material where available; exact year, trim, and equipment can vary. BoatLens ranges are planning estimates, not appraisals or quotes.