2009 800 SX-R
The original stand-up PWC delivers legendary Kawasaki
power
For watercraft traditionalists and aquatic
adventurers seeking a stand-up variety of H2O excitement,
Kawasaki’s JET
SKI® 800 SX-R™ personal watercraft is the answer.
A modern 781cc version of the legendary original JET SKI
that first ignited the personal watercraft blaze in 1973,
the sizzling 800 SX-R continues to boil the water.
The root of the hoopla is its compact and
powerful 781cc two-stroke twin-cylinder engine. Fed by
a pair of 40mm Mikuni carburetors, this powerplant churns
out 699 pounds of thrust – the
most power ever offered in a production Kawasaki stand-up.
A waterproof, maintenance-free Capacitor Discharge Ignition
(CDI) system with digital advance, aggressive exhaust port
timing and a large-diameter exhaust pipe help the twin to
produce its blistering top-end power.
More than riders will be pleased by the 800
SX-R, which uses a water jacket around the exhaust pipe
to help suppress noise. The water jacket boosts its reliability
by reducing underhood temperatures as well. Also helping
raise reliability – while
lowering maintenance efforts – is a freshwater flush
fitting that fits a standard garden hose to help operators
rinse out the motor’s cooling lines.
Exceptional stability and turning dexterity
are trademarks of the 800 SX-R’s innovative hull
design. The same stableness that enhances its rough-water
handling for racers makes it easier for beginners to master
stand-up riding more quickly. Its spacious footwell area
gives the rider room to maneuver, vary foot placement and
shift body weight. Additionally, the handlepole placement
offers optimum control and comfort. A soft padding over
the tray area improves rider comfort even further.
The fiberglass reinforced plastic construction of the 800
SX-R hull and top deck helps to make the hull as light as
possible yet tough and damage-resistant. Extra fiberglass
is also applied in key areas to further improve hull durability.
Its sponsons are just under the hull/top deck bond line to
enhance turning.
The rugged fiberglass material combined with the integrated
foam flotation built into the deck and handlepole make the
800 SX-R virtually unsinkable. The hull's compact size also
simplifies transport and storage; it fits in the bed of a
standard-sized pickup truck!
The root of the hoopla is its compact and
powerful 781cc two-stroke twin-cylinder engine. Fed by
a pair of 40mm Mikuni carburetors, this powerplant churns
out 699 pounds of thrust – the
most power ever offered in a production Kawasaki stand-up.
A waterproof, maintenance-free Capacitor Discharge Ignition
(CDI) system with digital advance, aggressive exhaust port
timing and a large-diameter exhaust pipe help the twin to
produce its blistering top-end power. 