The warm summer weather always sends people rushing to the waters. And what better way to soak up the sun and sand than riding the waves on board the Kawasaki STX-15F.
The design of the STX-15F lends itself to a muscular and aggressive looking watercraft, complete with a spacious riding position that makes aggressive performance riding easier while suiting a wider range of riders. A molded-in Kawasaki Splash Deflector (KSD) is incorporated into the hull design to help minimize spray on the rider while an automatically retracting boarding step located on the rear of the hull simplifies boarding in deep water. The rear deck can accommodate items needed for a day on the water, like a cooler, along with a water-resistant storage compartment, an easily accessible glove box, and additional room for gear under the seat.
The STX’s Ninja-derived 1,498cc engine delivers plenty of low- and mid-range torque while also producing 160 horsepower, making it the most powerful watercraft in its class. Despite that, the STX-15F boasts of a Three-Star Ultra-Low Emissions rating from the California Air Resources Board and meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s strictest standards, which means that you can enjoy its spoils without having to worry about destroying Mother Nature.
Aiding the engine to allow the STX-15F to perform the way it does are dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, fuel injection, and an electronic engine control (ECU), all of which combine to provide maximum performance and reliability.
Propulsion duties are handled by a direct drive axial-flow jet pump driving an oval-edge, stainless steel, three-blade 148mm impeller for powerful acceleration. Tuned to produce its peak power at a relatively low rpm, the STX-15F engine matches the impeller’s peak efficiency to provide rider-friendly propelling performance.
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When you’re out on the open seas, it’s important to carry as much power in your watercraft as you can get. But what’s even better than top-class power? Having equally impressive handling characteristics.
That’s what you get with the Kawasaki Ultra 300X. The 2012 Ultra 300X boasts incredible performance and thrust with a design that ensures typical Kawasaki reliability.
At the heart of the Ultra 300X is a monstrous 1,498cc inline-four DOHC engine that produces around 300 horsepower. Built in to assist the engine is a high-tech Eaton Twin Vortices Series (TVS) roots supercharger and Kawasaki’s Electronic Throttle Valve System, both of which help channel Ultra 300X’s tremendous power exactly where and how a rider wants it.
More than just the impressive performance characteristics, the Ultra 300X also boasts an array of futuristic electronics, including a highly advanced fuel injection system controlled by a high-tech Electronic Control Unit (ECU). This set-up not only commands the injectors and throttle bodies to route a precise amount of air and fuel mixture into the combustion chambers with help from the Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV) system, but it also allows a host of other technologies that can be used for your riding pleasure.
These include a range of varied riding “modes” such as Fuel Economy Assistance mode, a one-touch 5 mph mode, and the Smart Learning Operation (SLO) mode. The setup also includes a digital dash display called the Economical Riding Indicator that provides a clear guide to the rider when riding conditions are most efficient. The Ultra 300X also has an Electronic Trim Control (ETC) system, which controls the nozzle angle of the 160mm jet pump to adjust hull attitude to suit water surface conditions and riding style.
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Wave runners don’t need to be expensive, especially if you’re one of those people that are on a tight budget. Fortunately, Yamaha has the VX Deluxe WaveRunner, a reliable and affordable watercraft that’s sure to bring fun and delight to your family.
Considered as the number 1 selling waverunner in the Yamaha line-up, the VX Deluxe offers a winning combination of performance and affordability, emphasizing its value as a watercraft that features everything the start-up rider would want while leaving out all the complicated technologies that only experienced riders require.
For the 2012 model, the VX Deluxe comes with a highly-comfortable precision-stitched three-person saddle that sits atop a stunning all-new metallic deck. The VX also has a generous reboarding step and the largest stern area in its class. Amenities are also not a problem for this versatile waverunner and it accomplishes all that without having to break your bank accounts.
The VX Deluxe comes with a roomy cockpit that features a long seat design, providing more legroom for taller riders. The overall effect is not only more comfortable for the operator, but it also gives the VX Series a striking profile that mirrors Yamaha’s more models. In addition to the cockpit, the VX Deluxe boasts of a large bolster on the seat for added comfort, especially when more than one person is sitting on the saddle. There’s also a thickly padded reboarding platform and a storage bin, among other things.
Yamaha watercrafts are known far more than just their good looks; they also have the kind of engine that makes for impressive runs on the high seas. The VX Deluxe has a 1052cc, four-stroke Yamaha marine engine that is the most fuel efficient in the PWC industry. Such high praise may be a little overzealous on some circles, but not for the VX Deluxe. It lives up and far exceeds all the hype.
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Buying a jet ski doesn’t have to be scoring the biggest and baddest of the bunch. Sometimes, especially when the purpose is for some family fun, it’s best to get one that’s not only affordable but also offers the benefits of power and reliability.
The Yamaha VX Sport is one of the best values you can buy, thanks to its ergonomic design, responsive engine, and proven fuel economy.
The VX Sport deck integrates the look and feel of a Yamaha luxury watercraft by creating a roomy cockpit for the operator. Yamaha’s exclusive high-compression molded hull is formed to make the best fit and finish in the industry. The jet ski is also spacious enough to accommodate up to three people, thanks to a long seat design that provides added space and more legroom for taller riders. The seat also has a large bolster for added comfort when riding with two or three people and the reboarding platform is wide and thickly padded. In addition to the spacious seating layout, the VX Sport also comes with a glove box, a large reverse lever, and a pair of side mirrors.
Powering the VX Sport is an impressive 1052cc, four-stroke Yamaha marine engine that is considered the most fuel efficient in the PWC industry. The engine’s high-performance capability, together with the efficiency fuel economy returns, makes the jet ski a responsive, low-maintenance, fuel efficient ride.
Overall, the Yamaha VX Sport is the ideal family jet ski. The craft can even be used as a great platform for skiing or wakeboarding, providing an absent shortage of fun activities.
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When speaking of a jet ski that can offer all-world purpose and versatility, you can’t go wrong with a Yamaha FZR Waverunner.
Aggressive and dominating, the FZR is one jet ski that has no problem being pushed to the limit. Its stature as the reigning National Tour Champion doesn’t beg any questions. It’s the ultimate jetski that comes with precision engineering and is powered by the largest displacement engine ever created for a personal watercraft, delivering energetic acceleration and top speed.
The FZR WaveRunner features the industry’s first and only nanotechnology-engineered hulls, decks, and liners, considered to be the lightest and strongest in the market today. The edge-to-edge inside-lean that it possesses greatly compliments its comfortable two-piece seat configuration, while the adjustable trim control allows the rider to dial in the ride of the craft just the way they want it. In addition, the unique telescopic steering allows for effortless switching between a lean-forward attack position and a stand-up riding style. The result is a state of the art watercraft that’s not only quick and nimble, but also offers balance and maneuverability.
The NanoXcell hull is combined with a supercharged 1812cc engine that packs plenty of power and thrust. It’s no secret why the FZR WaveRunner comes with the largest displacement in the industry. And when you combine that with a throttle by wire reverse system that controls RPM in reverse gear and produces maximum thrust efficiency, then you have a watercraft whose reputation certainly does justice to all the hype surrounding it.
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