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IF IT’S
NOT A KAWASAKI, IT’S NOT A JET SKI
 STX-15F Starting
with a high-performance engine from the legendary Kawasaki
Ninja®
motorcycle line, the JET SKI® STX® -15F delivers
a flat torque curve for a smooth spread of power across the
entire rpm range. A long-stroke design was needed to achieve
this broad torque curve, so while the engine’s bore
is the same as the smaller Jet Ski STX-12F, its stroke is
13.8mm longer, increasing displacement to 1,498cc. Dual overhead
cams, four valves per cylinder, fuel injection and electronic
engine control--to harmonize the fuel and ignition systems--provide
maximum performance and reliability, and the fuel injection
system utilizes four injectors and a large 60mm throttle
body to deliver a quick response.
High-performance doesn’t have to mean
high emissions; the STX-15F has earned a Three-Star Ultra-Low
Emissions rating, meeting the Environmental Protection
Agency’s (EPA) strictest standards, as well as the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards for 2008.
It’s also as civilized as it is clean-running: the
four-stroke engine is rubber-mounted in the hull and includes
a water-jacketed, performance-tuned exhaust system, dual
mufflers and a large-capacity airbox.
For propulsion, the STX-15F utilizes a direct
drive axial-flow jet pump connected to an oval-edge, stainless
steel, three-blade impeller and an 82mm jet pump nozzle
for powerful acceleration. That doesn’t meant, peaky,
unmanageable performance: the STX-15F engine produces its
peak power at a relatively low rpm while matching the impeller’s
peak efficiency rpm. This eliminates the need for a complex
gear reduction unit, resulting in improved durability,
increased fuel economy as well as reduced vibration and
noise.
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Kawasaki Smart Steering® (KSS®) equips
every STX-15F. KSS features an on-board microprocessor
that is electronically linked to a steering sensor. If
the handlebar is fully turned in either direction and the
engine rpm drops from a designated rpm—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.
The STX-15F 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. Aggressive turning and high-speed stability
are key performance attributes of the STX-15F. Injection-molded
sponsons designed specifically for the STX-15F feature
a special
“lip” for increased cornering grip and high-speed
stability. The hull also features a molded-in Kawasaki Splash
Deflector (KSD) to help minimize spray on the rider.
With its muscular, aggressive look, the STX-15F
is lighter and more compact than the competition, yet Kawasaki
engineers have created a spacious riding position that
makes aggressive performance riding easier and suits a
wider range of riders. The hatch cover is styled from sleek
ABS plastic, adding to the fresh, high-quality styling
of the STX-15F, and a hydraulic damper holds the hatch
cover open, allowing easy access until the rider closes
it. The mirrors are also made of ABS plastic and mount
directly to the deck, which adds to the sleek lines. The
open rear deck of the STX-15F features abundant space for
getting into water skis or on a wakeboard, and reboarding
in deep water is simplified with an automatically retracting
boarding step located on the rear of the hull. The rear
deck can also accommodate items needed for a day on the
water, like a cooler. There’s also a water-resistant
storage space, an easily accessible glove box and additional
room for gear located under the seat. Other features include
a LCD instrument panel so the rider can monitor the fuel
level, speed, engine rpm, trip distance and time. Fuel
capacity is a generous 16.4 gallons, for extended rides.
Warning lamps alert the rider to low fuel level or high
engine temperature, and a magnetic keyed ignition switch
helps deter unauthorized operation.
25 Gateway Drive, Labrador, QLD,
4215
Phone (07) 5537 9290 - Email info@jetskiworld.com.au
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