2024 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Review Yamaha’s VX Cruiser HO was one of several models that received a new infusion of power for 2024. A new 1.9-liter High Output engine ups horsepower to an even 200, makes acceleration more snappy off the bottom end and edges top speed ever higher, all without relying on a gas-hungry supercharger. Power Hungry Fast Facts […]
Sea-Doo Claims Horsepower Crown, Breathes New Life Into Multiple Models RXP-X, RXT-X, GTR and Spark Models All Find New Life For 2024
Yamaha Unveils New 1.9 Liter Engine Naturally Aspirated, 200 HP Engine Highlights New Offerings In Both WaveRunner And Jet Boat Markets
Game Changers: Electronic Reverse Brake Comparison You may have missed a rather significant milestone in PWC history last year. With Kawasaki’s introduction of Kawasaki Smart Reverse & Deceleration (KSRD) on the flagship Ultra, all three major OEMs finally offered a modern electronic reverse and deceleration system. Sea-Doo, of course, pioneered Intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR) nearly 15 years ago. Yamaha followed […]
2023 Sea-Doo GTR 230 Review Fast Facts Engine: Three-cylinder 1,630cc Fuel Capacity: 15.9 gal. Stowage Capacity: 42.5 gal. Seating Capacity: 3 MSRP: Starting at $13,299 Fast…and affordable. It’s a Holy Grail of sorts for many personal watercraft enthusiasts, but as you might expect easier said than done. Sea-Doo accomplishes the feat on the GTR 230 by following a familiar mix-and-match […]
2023 Kawasaki Ultra 160LX Review Fast Facts Engine: Four-cylinder 1,498cc DOHC Fuel Capacity: 21.1 gal. Stowage Capacity: 44.5 gal. Seating Capacity: 3 Price: Starting at $17,299 We got our first look at the Kawasaki Ultra 160LX in January, and in mid-April we finally got the change to ride the craft, joining a press-only, nearly 120-mile run on the Sacramento River. […]
Bang for the Buck: the Best New Personal Watercraft for Tight Budgets The Most Inexpensive Way To Enjoy The Personal Watercraft Lifestyle From Sea-Doo, Yamaha and Kawasaki