I have two of 2024 VXHO’s and love them. Incredible acceleration for a stock bike from the factory. Looks great and is comfortable to ride for the day. I don’t care about storage since they live at a lake house. - no need to store a cover or cooler
I have an FX.. I like the 'army tank' nose down wave crushing effect in lake water with rough wind waves also, we have 150 MPH boats going by!!.. the wakes got scary with a smaller pwc I had..
Great video , thank you, I would enjoy both of those , but in the end i like the FX, big comfy seat, more storage, and way more features, and i like the FX has the nozzle trim,l. Just get the one i want because if i got the VX, i know id get home and wish i bought the FX, just because of what i mentioned above.
On July 7th , i rode a Seadoo GTX Pro, from Long Beach California to Catalina Island 🏝️, which is about 25 miles one way. I really enjoyed that ocean 🌊 ride, a little scary, but i did it. Got to see Dolphins 🐬 and Sea Lions along to the way.
The VX is a fun good quality ski but If you're a long-distance rider definitely get the FX. Also if you're sometimes riding in ocean conditions definitely get the FX. The one thing I would never do as a long-distance rider is to buy a ski without cruise control, it's game changing.
What did you like better? I have a GP1800R HO and a Seadoo GTX300. Even with the huge power increase of the Seadoo, I find the Yamaha sooo much more fun to ride and maneuver. I know the GTX is the same hull as RXTX but probably rides a little less sporty
Hit 67 mph today on my Azul Blue VX HO. It looked to me like you gave your dad the hit on the FX and couldn't catch him. Either way it's nice to see that big FX runs that strong. The 1.9 is a powerhouse...adding weight doesn't seem to slow it down much. Mine still has run 63-64 with 2 passengers.
@@joemeyers1016 my 24 fx ho does 62. Can’t seem to get it to go any faster. Ordered the ride plate from Riva and maybe get 1 or 2 mph out of that. Sounds like yours really moves.
I am looking to buy a PWC, which brand do you think is better...yamaha or kawaski? I live in south florida, so some ocean and intracoastal usage... thanks
I have ridden Sea-Doo and Kawasaki on the ocean, and the Kawi Ultra 310 is still the best machine ive felt in big chop. Something about the hull handles those big waves the smoothest. I really like the Waverunners, but they have a bad reputation right now for poor paint quality. Outside of that, Waverunner is reliable and I think some of the best handling models on the market, especially the GP1800.
@@tkpowersports yes I have been hearing the kawasaki would be better for rough waters here in florida, I like the Yamaha FX, but nervous about the hull paint issues..I will look at seadoo also... thanks
don’t listen to “axebeard”. Yamaha isn’t better than Kawi. I’ve owned em all. The worst build quality can be found on a seadoo. Yamaha and Kawi are, without a doubt, better machines than the Seadoo. With Yamahas paint issues your best bet currently is a Kawi. That’s what I currently have and won’t leave them now. The Ultra 160LX will last forever and be a solid, built like a tank machine. It depends on how much power you need. I have a 310. It’s wild. If you don’t want the supercharger get the Ultra 160. You won’t be disappointed. I ride with guys who have Yamaha and seadoo. Anyone who takes my 310 for a ride wants to make the switch to Kawi. Solid, solid machines.
Also for ocean riding you won’t find a better hull than the deep V fiberglass Kawi - as TK said. You can’t go wrong. Check out JDs Waterworld and the watercraft journal as well. TK is the best reviewers out there but JD specializes in Kawi and will show ya why they’re the best!
I'll be so glad when this stupid fad of throwing speakers on everything dies off. They look terrible and they don't sound good. Oh and its just extra weight and extra money. People who ride these the way they are meant to be ridden don't need speakers.
So, I take it that you own a rotary phone, and a Kodak camera. And for on the water, you have a go-fast 2 stroke ski craft. Millions of people definitely disagree with you. People want bells and whistles and will pay for them. The manufactures will listen to them and keep evolving these machines. If you don't want a sound system, simply just don't buy one!
Two things affected that I believe: - I have a good 60-70 lbs on my dad. So rider weight played a role and negated the unit weight difference. - The performance mode on the FX seems to help it on the hole shot a bit more than the VX.
Great side by side comparison. Headed to the boat show this weekend with enough information to seriously consider an FX waverunner. Thank you ...
Great video, I was looking for a VX to FX comparison and this delivered!
I have two of 2024 VXHO’s and love them. Incredible acceleration for a stock bike from the factory. Looks great and is comfortable to ride for the day. I don’t care about storage since they live at a lake house.
- no need to store a cover or cooler
*Excellent presentation, very thorough and I came away with more than I arrived with. KUDOS!*
Bought a 2024 FX Cruiser HO and love it.
I have an FX.. I like the 'army tank' nose down wave crushing effect in lake water with rough wind waves
also, we have 150 MPH boats going by!!.. the wakes got scary with a smaller pwc I had..
I have a 2007 FX HO. Great ski, still going strong. I'd definitely buy another FX.
I have an 06! 374 hours
the 2008 is even better !
Been looking at getting some wave runners. Thanks a lot for all the details.
Great review and information. This would be my first watercraft, so I think the VX will be more than enough.
Great video , thank you, I would enjoy both of those , but in the end i like the FX, big comfy seat, more storage, and way more features, and i like the FX has the nozzle trim,l. Just get the one i want because if i got the VX, i know id get home and wish i bought the FX, just because of what i mentioned above.
Man I would love for someone to run the VX Cruiser HO on low power mode or whatever it's called and see the max range.
On July 7th , i rode a Seadoo GTX Pro, from Long Beach California to Catalina Island 🏝️, which is about 25 miles one way. I really enjoyed that ocean 🌊 ride, a little scary, but i did it. Got to see Dolphins 🐬 and Sea Lions along to the way.
Very cool!
Your reviews are the best
I appreciate that!
I’m never going to buy a PWC but I absolutely love watching Steve review them lol
Why not! Get you a VX cruiser HO at least. I’ve never regretted a red cent spent on mine
FX because I like fishing.
excellent presentation! what would be the seadoo and kawasaki equivalent to these two?
I like the speaker placement on the FX, somewhat above the foot well while on the VX it is in the foot well, and for us taller riders it matters.
Nice comparison. I would go with FX.
The VX is a fun good quality ski but If you're a long-distance rider definitely get the FX. Also if you're sometimes riding in ocean conditions definitely get the FX. The one thing I would never do as a long-distance rider is to buy a ski without cruise control, it's game changing.
I just bought a 2024 bc cruiser HO … just wondering how it handles with no trim? It seems pretty stable at high speed
Great review
Cup holder is the luxury.
Literally😭🤦♂️
Compare FX and GP both natural aspirated.
for the price Im going with the vx
Good presentation🤙
Glad you liked it
Sold my GP1800Svho Riva tuned ski to stock RXT X. Never looking back. Both great ski’s but now i know why i see so many sea doo’s on the water.
Hmm I might do the same.
What did you like better? I have a GP1800R HO and a Seadoo GTX300. Even with the huge power increase of the Seadoo, I find the Yamaha sooo much more fun to ride and maneuver. I know the GTX is the same hull as RXTX but probably rides a little less sporty
Hit 67 mph today on my Azul Blue VX HO. It looked to me like you gave your dad the hit on the FX and couldn't catch him. Either way it's nice to see that big FX runs that strong. The 1.9 is a powerhouse...adding weight doesn't seem to slow it down much. Mine still has run 63-64 with 2 passengers.
@@joemeyers1016 my 24 fx ho does 62. Can’t seem to get it to go any faster. Ordered the ride plate from Riva and maybe get 1 or 2 mph out of that. Sounds like yours really moves.
I am looking to buy a PWC, which brand do you think is better...yamaha or kawaski? I live in south florida, so some ocean and intracoastal usage... thanks
Yamaha better than Kawasaki. You should consider Seadoo as well
I have ridden Sea-Doo and Kawasaki on the ocean, and the Kawi Ultra 310 is still the best machine ive felt in big chop. Something about the hull handles those big waves the smoothest.
I really like the Waverunners, but they have a bad reputation right now for poor paint quality. Outside of that, Waverunner is reliable and I think some of the best handling models on the market, especially the GP1800.
@@tkpowersports yes I have been hearing the kawasaki would be better for rough waters here in florida, I like the Yamaha FX, but nervous about the hull paint issues..I will look at seadoo also... thanks
don’t listen to “axebeard”. Yamaha isn’t better than Kawi. I’ve owned em all. The worst build quality can be found on a seadoo. Yamaha and Kawi are, without a doubt, better machines than the Seadoo. With Yamahas paint issues your best bet currently is a Kawi. That’s what I currently have and won’t leave them now. The Ultra 160LX will last forever and be a solid, built like a tank machine. It depends on how much power you need. I have a 310. It’s wild. If you don’t want the supercharger get the Ultra 160. You won’t be disappointed. I ride with guys who have Yamaha and seadoo. Anyone who takes my 310 for a ride wants to make the switch to Kawi. Solid, solid machines.
Also for ocean riding you won’t find a better hull than the deep V fiberglass Kawi - as TK said. You can’t go wrong. Check out JDs Waterworld and the watercraft journal as well. TK is the best reviewers out there but JD specializes in Kawi and will show ya why they’re the best!
No mention of the glitchy connext display and gps, or paint issues. A bit of a softball review
Vx cruiser for me personally as far as the price difference.
I owned a '16 VXR, sold during the lockdowns. I'm now shopping for a FX cruiser, since most of my riding is 2 up, with the wife.
Stable is slang for snoozefest 😂
The VX goes Faster!!!! Ours goes 108kms. Why didn’t you mention it indeed is faster.
For science!
also forget the big one scm hull much stronger much easyer to repair and smoother ride
Dude start some exercise program. Keep your heart good
I'll be so glad when this stupid fad of throwing speakers on everything dies off. They look terrible and they don't sound good. Oh and its just extra weight and extra money. People who ride these the way they are meant to be ridden don't need speakers.
So, I take it that you own a rotary phone, and a Kodak camera. And for on the water, you have a go-fast 2 stroke ski craft. Millions of people definitely disagree with you. People want bells and whistles and will pay for them. The manufactures will listen to them and keep evolving these machines. If you don't want a sound system, simply just don't buy one!
Luxury for a waverunner? How stupid is that!
Makes no sense that a lighter smaller Pwc would lose to a bigger model with the same drivetrain. I hit 66 on my VX and barely lost to a FXHO
The VX got out of the water much quicker, but ya, I don't understand it myself.
Two things affected that I believe:
- I have a good 60-70 lbs on my dad. So rider weight played a role and negated the unit weight difference.
- The performance mode on the FX seems to help it on the hole shot a bit more than the VX.
@@tkpowersports That's another reason I'd get the FX .
The larger hull of the fx will cut through chop and rough water better than the smaller vx.
Had it in sport mode. Something the vx doesn’t have. I have a vx and its freaking amazing and nimble on corners. But to each their likes. Cheers