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Introduction
The JET SKI that started it all
is still going stronger than ever.
When the first person stood upright and zinged across a placid
lake in 1972, they did it on a two-stroke twin-cylinder Kawasaki
JET SKI. Isn't it comforting to know you still can? With a highly
evolved but never quite tamed 781cc version of the original screaming
JET SKI twin, the 800 SX-R™ direct descendant of the
storied machine that launched a whole new way to have liquid
fun is still standing by: ready, willing and more able
than ever.
Compact, powerful and inhaling through a pair of 40mm Mikuni
carburetors, the 800 SX-R's 781cc two-stroke twin 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 it produce
impressive top-end power.
Non-riders will be pleased by the 800 SX-R too; a water jacket
around the exhaust pipe helps suppress noise, and boosts reliability
as well by reducing underhood temperatures. A freshwater flush
fitting that fits a standard garden hose also helps with reliability,
by making it a snap to rinse out the motor's cooling lines after
a day on the water.
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, and 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. 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!
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Features
781cc Twin-cylinder Engine
- High-performance, large displacement two-stroke engine delivers
699 pounds of thrust
- Intake tract designed for maximum performance
- Twin carburetors provide excellent throttle response and optimum
power at all rpm levels
- Waterproof, maintenance-free CDI system with digital advance
provides reliability and durability, while a digital microcomputer
precisely controls ignition timing
- ECU and ignition coils are also waterproofed to protect the
system from electrical shorts
- Superior vibration isolation via rubber engine mounts mean
reduced noise and maximum comfort
- Large capacity airbox provides low engine noise and high air
intake flow
- Water-jacketed exhaust system reduces noise level and underhood
temperatures for better power
- Fresh water flush fitting is adaptable to a garden hose so
the operator can easily rinse out the motor's cooling lines
Composite Hull
- Advanced hull design offers exceptional stability
- Fiberglass reinforced plastic results in the lightest and strongest
hull possible
- Lightweight, easy to store and transport, and fits in a pick-up
bed
- Injection-molded sponsons enhance stability, yet deliver ultra-responsive
turning
- Kawasaki "lean-in" turning makes the 800 SX-R watercraft
easier and less fatiguing to ride while providing superb handling
in rough water
- Automatic bilge-pumping system empties water from the bilge
whenever the craft is being ridden
- Sealed battery never needs water
- Large capacity fuel tank allows more time on the water
- Shielded jet propulsion system gives greater protection from
damage
- Finger-type throttle reduces hand fatigue and increases comfort
- Modern styling features Kawasaki factory racing-inspired graphics
Cockpit and Deck
- Fully cushioned rider area features thick material to provide
maximum protection and comfort
- Wide footwell area gives riders more room to maneuver, vary
foot placement and shift body weight
- Integrated foam flotation built into the deck and handlepole
to make the 800 SX-R virtually unsinkable
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Technical Specifications
Engine: Two-stroke, twin-cylinder
with crankcase reed valve induction
Displacement: 781cc
Broke x stroke: 82.0 x 74.0mm
Compression ratio: 7.2:1
Cooling system: Inducted water
Carburetion: Twin BN40 Mikuni
Lubrication: Premix
Ignition: Digital DC-CDI
Starting: Electric
Propulsion system: Jet pump, axial-flow, single stage
Thrust: 699 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity: 4.5 gal.
Overall length: 90.6 in.
Overall width: 28.7 in.
Overall height: 28.9 in.
Curb weight: **- 396.9 lbs.
Color: Ebony/Lime Green
MSRP: $7,299
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