PWC - Touring
Kawasaki Ultra LX / 160LX
Large touring Jet Ski. Ultra LX older years and Ultra 160LX newer years differ; verify exact year and trim.
Length
Not listed
Fuel
21.1 US gal / 80 L
Seats
3
Dry/curb weight
988 lb
PWC class
Touring/Luxury
Storage
44.5 US gal / 168.5 L
Used buyer verdict
Kawasaki Ultra LX / 160LX is a 2018-2024 touring/luxury PWC aimed at touring and family/recreation. The $14,500-$26,500 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.
Model-level guidance. Inspect the actual listing before buying.
Beginner score
6/10
Cottage score
8/10
Fuel efficiency
6/10
Maintenance complexity
4/10
Market snapshot
Estimated range
$14,500-$26,500
Confidence
Low confidence
Based on
Reviewed range for this model
Range note
Based on a reviewed range for this model.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a Touring/Luxury PWC for touring and family/recreation.
- Cottage owners who want short recreational rides without owning a full boat.
- Buyers who want a trailerable, lower-storage-cost watercraft.
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need big-boat seating, weather protection, or cargo capacity.
- Buyers needing passenger comfort, storage, and weather protection comparable to a boat.
- Riders who mostly need touring comfort, long range, or heavy cargo capacity.
Estimated ownership cost
$2,700-$3,800 / year
Uses the midpoint of this model's $14,500-$26,500 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
$800-$900 / season
Estimated using a representative Kawasaki Ultra LX / 160LX 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.
- Fuel estimate is directional because exact engine and usage can vary by listing.
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 988 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 touring, family/recreation. Common power options include Kawasaki 1,498 cc inline four-cylinder, naturally aspirated. 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.
Analyze this boat before you contact the seller
Run the actual Kawasaki Ultra LX / 160LX listing with its year, asking price, hours, province, and intended use.