I just started on Seadoos FB. We need a SparkX or bring back the XP. Something stupid fast, stripped down that you can take out for the day and get soak and beat to s**t. Call it the T3X hull
They won't do it because then it would be faster/better than the flagship 325(after installing aftermarket mods). And that might steal away sales from the big machines that are most likely very profitable. Kinda how GM had to keep the Camaro's and Firebirds + Grand Nash slower than the Vette. Or how Nissan did the same thing with giving the 240sx a truck motor so it would be slower than the 300z. That's my guess
I'm a 69 year old skier. Since 1998. Riding a '23 VX HO stage one. I just started restoring my'97 Yamaha GP1200. While the VX has lot to like, the GP was/is far more fun. I don't think anything today will jump clear of the water on a throttle stab, or slide or track depending on your weight shift. You guys are right, we need a 500 lb, 160 or more HP machine from either of the two remaining players. Maybe the corporate idiots at Y or BRP will wake up to this before I die.
Dead on…. Got the Jetblaster for my 16 year old for that reason on why and how I got into PWCs. Love the looseness of it but just need about 40 more HP to be perfect
I would kill for a spark x that's fast and light but the other end of the spectrum funds the low production items. Off road is huge right now and I don't understand the hate for the explorer. I'm 26 with a 24 rxt-x and love speed but I totally plan to camp with my ski and think the explorer is really a great idea. I totally see a spark x and the explorer as something people want. I think a great ski combo would be a rxt and spark x to get both
We have a Jet Blaster. It'll do an indicated 53mph on flat water, though that is kinda boring. When it gets fun is when everyone gets on the lake and makes some choppy conditions. You really have to stand up to ride it, and you have to pay a lot of attention or you are going to get thrown. I'm an avid mountain biker, but my quads are done after 45 minutes. I've noticed that the bigger skis can go faster and the riders can stay seated. That's not what I want. I want a Jet Blaster with the 1.9l engine. Roughly the Shelby Cobra of the water.
Excellent. I’m sure I’d love a Spark X and I know for sure I’ll love the new Wave Blaster but being a Kawi Guy, what can we get them to do to get back in the game?? An X2???
No idea, if it’s the norm but my friend has 2 Sparks and they claim they are both troublesome. According to them they eat “sensors”. I have seen them try to get them off the trailer and one or the other refuses to start. Hopefully Seadoo some how improves the reliability.
Love the renders. It really shows what they could have done. I do really like the new offerings colors as well though. After looking at the latest SuperJet and then waveblaster 1 their dimensions are not too much different. The WB1 is about 5 in wider in the rear. This leads me to believe Yamaha could shove the TR1 engine into a small craft like the WB1. Maybe they are saving those colors for something special.. one can hope. Building a craft like this would then check all the boxes Kevin mentions in this video. th-cam.com/video/6aaciufYGZg/w-d-xo.html It looks like the new Superjet even has a 1.6 gallon smaller fuel tank than the original blaster so shrinking the tank would give them more room and less weight to help offset what a 4 stroke weighs.
Kevin - "This woke liberal government is what is the issue with the economy and the lack of sales for boats and jetskis" Alao Kevin - "If you want anything to get done and to get what you want, act like a woke liberal." 😂
Thats whats killing their marketshare. They have no small light pwc option. Their only options are a non supercharged GP alternative, a luxury full size family ski, and luxury full size hot rod. They need that small dirt bike equivalent that you can jump waves and ride all day on. If they make a ski to compete with the Spark and Jetblaster thats priced right their sales would jump.
And..... screw the electronics. They could save some money there. We don't need all this fancy gadgetry. Electronics for easy modifications?, yes. All the rest of it for Comfort and convenience? NO!
What sea doo really needs to do is put an aluminum hull on the explorer pro and a 130 engine in the spark.
Different shape hull too! Needs to outperform the ultra
98 XP was my last ski. I’ve been waiting for 25 years for something even close to it. Preach on
Ahhhh. I had a 96 xp with a 98 xp limited. Those times were the BEST!
You are exactly right about being so tired and happy omg!!! Fast and fasssst!!! Yes plz
spot on, i'm going as loud as possible here lol. everyone watch and like this damn video!
Bang on! 💪🏻
Amen!
I couldn’t agree more!!
I just started on Seadoos FB. We need a SparkX or bring back the XP. Something stupid fast, stripped down that you can take out for the day and get soak and beat to s**t. Call it the T3X hull
Hahaha the frogs comment 😂 I agree. I want a fast and light ski I can toss around and have a good time like I use to on my old 80s stand up
They won't do it because then it would be faster/better than the flagship 325(after installing aftermarket mods). And that might steal away sales from the big machines that are most likely very profitable.
Kinda how GM had to keep the Camaro's and Firebirds + Grand Nash slower than the Vette. Or how Nissan did the same thing with giving the 240sx a truck motor so it would be slower than the 300z.
That's my guess
I'm a 69 year old skier. Since 1998.
Riding a '23 VX HO stage one.
I just started restoring my'97 Yamaha GP1200.
While the VX has lot to like, the GP was/is far more fun.
I don't think anything today will jump clear of the water on a throttle stab, or slide or track depending on your weight shift.
You guys are right, we need a 500 lb, 160 or more HP machine from either of the two remaining players. Maybe the corporate idiots at Y or BRP will wake up to this before I die.
YES!!!! A modern day GSX Limited!!!
We want fast, high horsepower options on all models and loud bright colors, not f@cking TAN. Whoever picks their colors should be immune fired.
Dead on…. Got the Jetblaster for my 16 year old for that reason on why and how I got into PWCs. Love the looseness of it but just need about 40 more HP to be perfect
I would kill for a spark x that's fast and light but the other end of the spectrum funds the low production items. Off road is huge right now and I don't understand the hate for the explorer. I'm 26 with a 24 rxt-x and love speed but I totally plan to camp with my ski and think the explorer is really a great idea. I totally see a spark x and the explorer as something people want. I think a great ski combo would be a rxt and spark x to get both
We have a Jet Blaster. It'll do an indicated 53mph on flat water, though that is kinda boring. When it gets fun is when everyone gets on the lake and makes some choppy conditions. You really have to stand up to ride it, and you have to pay a lot of attention or you are going to get thrown. I'm an avid mountain biker, but my quads are done after 45 minutes. I've noticed that the bigger skis can go faster and the riders can stay seated. That's not what I want. I want a Jet Blaster with the 1.9l engine. Roughly the Shelby Cobra of the water.
Excellent. I’m sure I’d love a Spark X and I know for sure I’ll love the new Wave Blaster but being a Kawi Guy, what can we get them to do to get back in the game?? An X2???
I've been bitching on social media about the spark x for years. I'm getting tired of it.
No idea, if it’s the norm but my friend has 2 Sparks and they claim they are both troublesome. According to them they eat “sensors”. I have seen them try to get them off the trailer and one or the other refuses to start. Hopefully Seadoo some how improves the reliability.
Just keep quality hoses, clips, seals and belts whatever the platform. No scrimping with Cheap parts. Original oem, usually of Japanese origin. 😎👍
Why can’t both exist?
They both can.. they just don't
I’d pay $11000 for a spark x. Take my money and gimme the ski we want
100000%💪🏻
I keep hearing people say something about a Spark X… What are we talking about? What would that consist of? Thank you very much.
Instead of leaving a comment, why not look up the dozens of videos on it?
Love the renders. It really shows what they could have done. I do really like the new offerings colors as well though.
After looking at the latest SuperJet and then waveblaster 1 their dimensions are not too much different. The WB1 is about 5 in wider in the rear. This leads me to believe Yamaha could shove the TR1 engine into a small craft like the WB1. Maybe they are saving those colors for something special.. one can hope. Building a craft like this would then check all the boxes Kevin mentions in this video.
th-cam.com/video/6aaciufYGZg/w-d-xo.html
It looks like the new Superjet even has a 1.6 gallon smaller fuel tank than the original blaster so shrinking the tank would give them more room and less weight to help offset what a 4 stroke weighs.
So yam and sea doo have models they could do this too easily.. where is kawi?
Kevin - "This woke liberal government is what is the issue with the economy and the lack of sales for boats and jetskis"
Alao Kevin - "If you want anything to get done and to get what you want, act like a woke liberal."
😂
I would pay rxpx $$$ for a spark with a 1630.
I think Kawasaki need to raise their game and get involved with the recreational light market
Thats whats killing their marketshare. They have no small light pwc option. Their only options are a non supercharged GP alternative, a luxury full size family ski, and luxury full size hot rod. They need that small dirt bike equivalent that you can jump waves and ride all day on. If they make a ski to compete with the Spark and Jetblaster thats priced right their sales would jump.
And..... screw the electronics. They could save some money there. We don't need all this fancy gadgetry. Electronics for easy modifications?, yes. All the rest of it for Comfort and convenience? NO!
Make sure it has the kawi 2 keys.. one for the family so they don’t kill themselves … and the fast key for me
Hoon here… I think I found my saviour
I would need to be 2 stoke .. yes ?