Impressive performance
and versatility
STX-12F What traits should
a personal watercraft possess? We all know it should have
plenty of power, look great, and have useful features to make
it noteworthy. The Kawasaki JET SKI® STX®-12F watercraft
has all that, with a few extras to keep it riding higher than
the competition.
It all starts with the engine. The STX-12F
powerplant was adapted from Kawasaki’s leading-edge Ninja®
motorcycle line. The dual overhead camshaft 1,199cc water-cooled
engine makes plenty of power for optimum performance , and
even boasts of low emissions and quiet operation. The STX-12F
received CARB’s ultra-low “three-star” rating
in 2003, five years before it was required to by law.
The STX-12F also features four valves per
cylinder, fuel injection and an electronic engine control
unit (ECU) that coordinates the ignition system and fuel injection
to provide maximum performance and reliability.
The fuel injection system itself utilizes
a single 54mm throttle body and individual injectors at each
chrome composite-plated aluminum cylinder to provide fuel
for the high-performance engine, resulting in smooth power
delivery and instant starting in any kind of weather.
The STX-12F is designed to be quiet, reliable
and environmentally friendly. While highly tuned, the engine’s
exhaust system is water-jacketed to help reduce underhood
temperatures and keep it running as quietly as possible. The
large-capacity airbox is specially designed to both boost
power and reduce intake noise levels. To reduce vibration,
the engine is rubber-mounted.
The STX-12F features an open-loop
cooling system that utilizes an intake filter and draws cooling
water from the jet pump, ensuring consistent operating temperatures
for maximum performance.
A direct-drive axial-flow jet pump is connected
to an oval-edge, stainless steel, three-blade impeller. The
direct drive pump has no gear reduction unit, allowing the
engine to turn a lower rpm for lower stress, less wear and
tear, lower vibration levels, less noise and better fuel consumption.
A reverse function allows easy maneuverability in tight quarters.
The STX-12F is also equipped with Kawasaki
Smart Steering® (KSS®). KSS features a steering sensor
that is electronically linked to an on-board microprocessor.
If the handlebar is fully turned in either direction and the
engine rpm drops from a designated rpm, such as when the throttle
is released at speed, the microprocessor activates the KSS,
which raises engine rpm to provide enough thrust to initiate
the desired turn.
Assisting with low-speed maneuvering is a
reverse bucket that is shaped to deliver optimum thrust for
more precise direction control when backing, and the bucket
is injection molded to eliminate corrosion.
The STX-12F also features Kawasaki’s
innovative electronic Smart Learning Operation (SLO). Accessible
directly on the instrument panel, SLO can be programmed to
place a limit on maximum engine speed so novice riders can
experience riding at a reduced speed while they master proper
riding techniques.
Even the hull bristles with innovation. The
STX-12F’s deep-V hull is made of fiberglass and gel-coated
for a lustrous, scratch-resistant finish and features the
molded-in Kawasaki Splash Deflector (KSD) to help minimize
spray. High-performance sponsons help get the hull up on plane
and provide “grip” while the hull design facilitates
precise cornering, increased stability at high speed and a
smoother ride in rough water.
The STX-12F boasts a sporty design with its
stylish deck and angular seat, offering a muscular look befitting
a high-performance watercraft. The handlebars are located
in a cab-forward position to provide plenty of room for the
rider, plus abundant floor space provides room for the rider’s
feet. There are even footrests to help stabilize a rear-facing
spotter when pulling a skier, wakeboarder or tuber.
The Jet Ski STX-12F features a 16.4-gallon
fuel tank for more riding time between fill-ups and an LCD
instrument panel allows riders to monitor fuel level, speed,
engine rpm, trip distance and time. Warning lamps alert the
rider to low fuel level or high engine temperature. In addition,
there is a magnetic keyed ignition switch to help deter theft
or unauthorized use.
25 Gateway Drive, Labrador, QLD,
4215
Phone (07) 5537 9290 - Email info@jetskiworld.com.au
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