Yamaha introduced RiDE system in 2014, five years after BRP and sounds to be more of an evolution of the IBR made by Sea-Doo in 2009. Like iBR, RiDE features a standard right-hand throttle along with a new left-hand lever that activates a redesigned reverse bucket. By engaging that bucket, a rider can effectively slow forward motion, mimic a neutral setting, and put a RiDE-equipped WaveRunner into reverse. The system uses both the crafts ECU and a BCU (boat control unit) to interpret rider input and translate it into movement at the reverse bucket actuator. Rather than a one-piece-fits-all solution, that latter duo are calibrated to the power and weight of each individual model, ensuring that the response is appropriate for the weight, size and power of each craft. We have been invited by Yamaha Importers of Greece (Motodynamics S.A.A.) in France to test four new Yamahas, all equipped with the new RiDE system. Stay tuned.
