Good idea taking the hat off,I was riding the 2022 Kawasaki 310 lx a few days ago and my hat is now at the bottom of table rock lake in Missouri now!Nice jet ski terrible fuel efficiency compared to the Yamaha vx deluxe I had as a rental, bad comparison I know but that thing is really fuel efficient without the supercharger.My brother and his son own the sea doo gtx 300 and the 310 lx.The seadoo seems more refined in its power delivery and the Kawasaki is more raw power in my subjective opinion.Yamaha make an excellent jet ski excellent handling and very smooth ride,I think it’s just as smooth as the seadoo and Kawasaki.The Kawasaki will still beat you up over the rough stuff despite the deep hull,but very fast and fun,great jet ski!
Am so Happy you Guy's received 1 and look forward to your performance mods, I am a returning Customer, Cant wait, Kawasaki has recalled my 2022 Ultra 310 lx for reprogramming ECU, Hopefully your will Continue to Run with No issues
I am THRILLED you got your hands on one. Cant wait till we see your magic! Btw jaime "i start in full power mode because im not a wuss" had me rolling!!!
2x 22 or 23 310x's? or the older 310x's? They have KSRD, it's a brake of sorts, that dramatically slows the ski. It's a very similiar system to the iride, but controlled one handed. The seadoo system has a aggresive brake. Our kspeed ride plate for the new gen 310's does improve the braking performance of the new 310.
Thanks for mentioning the handlebar direction in reverse. As a Kawi owner who occasionally rides a seadoo, I much prefer the traditional way the kawi’s steer in reverse. I guess they either wanted to be consistent with competitors, or it’s necessary with a bucket that supports deceleration. We’ll just have to get used to it!
I’m looking for the same machine and will use your "safety" conversation as well. Plus in America the price difference is $3000 USA between the 160 and the 310. I believe the larger HP and supercharger will hold its value better ??? Just in case I need to sell in a couple of years???
@@Rhamlin7 Different ski's designed for different people. We will always be heavy, the ride plate prototype in testing resulted in a 3mph gain on all ski's we tested on. We were able to see a consistent 75-76mph with a stage 1 kit and the ride plate. We do however get slower numbers over here due to our humidity. It's a similar climate to Miam, FL
I have a 2021 with less than 20 hrs, thinking of trading up but im not sure im ready to jump to a new platform that has no real engine changes. I know kawi is pretty capped out engine wise but ill hold out another few years for an ultra 320
Hey guys, i have a 2018 310r i am not getting any charge to the battery. Is it worth swapping the regulator rectifier to cancel that out. The ski is new to me, but the battery was replaced not long ago. Possibly the last faulty battery caused the regulator to fail? Any help at all is greatly appreciated
Sorted thanks. It was the regulator. I'll be in next week for some bits from you guys😀 Just got kspeed 108mm pulley in the mail. . Also Will i be safe to use the ski with the 108mm pulley (stock ecu) while im collecting other bits and saving for your kspeed reflash. Will be using 98 otcane and not beating on the ski..
Nice review, I know the specs state 310 HP & 1890 pounds of thrust, but how does it feel like? How would compare the thrust of the other top of the line ski's by Yamaha and Seedoo? Greetings from Florida USA
Let’s just say picture a smaller version of Fountain/Cigarette boat w handle bars - it is sheer violence back there when you see some of the videos shot from back
The Kawasaki is a heavier unit with more power. Power to weight it's in the same category, however the lighter GP1800R and RXPX will walk away in flat water. However in the choppy water where the heavier hull comes into play, the Kawasaki will walk away from many modified skis due to the way the hull works. We get traction in rough stuff, the others get airborne.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki I could not agree more, I searched hard for ironclad hull (which Kawasaki is infamous for), larger size and supercharger was bonus and ended up w/ the LX-S due to my local waterway being a 100K square km lake with heavy swells and wake from very large boats; of course, I used safety as an excuse with the boss (wife!)
This is a purpose ski. The Kawi is the slowest of all of the top line Supercharged skis but it's purpose is open water. I am yet to see a Seadoo run with us on Yamaha FX's and Kawi 310s in open rough water.
Very nice video showing off the new ultra 310LX. Great content Jamie, thanks for sharing. Glad you guys finally got your hands on that bad boy. Can’t wait to see what you guys have in plan for even more performance. Billy D
Thanks Billy, We are working hard behind the scenes making what we can until we get our own. The ride plate is already designed for this model incorporating the extended reverse / brake additions. Once we get a chance to physically test it and fine tune the handling we will be sure to do an in depth video on it.
I have the lime green ox-s and love it. I went from sea doo to kawi and when I first saw kawi I thought this was the most hiddious design and color scheme but now I really do enjoy just looking at my ski. You cannot mistake my ski our on the lake for anything else especially with the front running lights
Great video! My only dislike is having to put your phone, keys, glasses towel in the side compartment vs center between your legs, i would be worried about loosing something im usually always grabbing my micro fiber towel to clean my glasses from getting splashed. I really gotta see this in person!
We do agree, It is taking some getting used too as we are bike riders and always dismount on the left hand side. So then everything is on the right hand side.
EXACTLY. Great machine and I will probably get this but their storage system SUCKS. You will almost have your phone out over open water on the left hand side gull wing. One wrong wave while getting into storage and item goes in the water. ALSO the front storage bin is a joke. Totally useless when on water. The good news for me is that I only ride a couple hours a day and don’t really need frequent access .
I bought the new 310x… everyone said its the best for offshore… I had a 21 rxpx but the bullhandle was uncomfortable for a female passenger. So I got the ultra, its the best ocean ski right?! NOT AT ALLLLLL! First off, just cruising in the flat water, hit boat wake at wake speed, scoops alot of water, rxpx did not. Then every wave big or small, hit it when it breaks, it nose dives into the wave! Will not ramp up the wave like the rxpx! If you do manageto jump a good wave, you get a face of water most times from the nose hitting the wave first! Why is the best jetski for the ocean sit so low in the front and naturally wants to push the front down??? Seems like its very opposite of what you want in the ocean. I wish i kept the rxpx and bought a cheap ski for riding passengers, instead I bought the most expensive ski and it sucks. The waterproof glovebox is not waterproof and the engine access lid is not watertight. They failed. Btw, trim it down on flat water, stand up and ease in the throttle, 310 will submerge itself fully if you let it lol wtf
Trimming down and applying throttle slowly, what do you expect it to do? It's doing what it should nose down. Trimming down at speed makes the ski turn aggresively. The rxpx and the 310x are very different hulls, and it sounds like you need to completely change your riding style or sell the ski to someone who knows how to ride.
Wow after finishing your review I can safely say that kawasaki was not thinking when they designed the electronics! Way to many button pushing to do simple tasks.. for instance I have a gp1800r ho when I want to change speed I just need to touch the speed adjustment on the right handle bar no need to go into the screen for that! That also works when in no wake mode or cruise control. Then you went through and turned on launch control.. to be fair you have to do the same with mine but it's easier to get to on the screen and once the mode you want is set it stays set until you change it which I never do! The kawi is a great ski I'm sure I know it's more stable than mine is but I think kawai is too late to the game with their updates and because of that they are restricted in how they roll out their features because other companies already have patents on the better feature.. just my opinion
Haha what? To change speed while using cruise you push a right handlebar mounted button up to increase and down to decrease. It couldn’t be simpler…. I agree launch mode is not easy to get to but switching between power modes is a simple push of a button. Not sure you know what you’re talking about.
@@pajamatime5750 in the video he was in neutral and it was pushing him in reverse he then entered a screen to change the output of the neutral why? Why is that not just a press of the speed adjustment on the handlebar?
@@relaxation2380 We were adjusting the default neutral position (should be done during pre-delivery) . But you can simply press the cruise up or cruise down buttons on the right hand to adjust speed when in cruise control. Yes launch needs to be easier to get too.
Yes we are still waiting on our own personal ski's and dealer demo stock. This was Kawasaki Australia's demo ski that all the dealers got a chance to look over and ride finally. The wait is absolutely worth it.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki Can you tell me any specifics on the Piston issue some of the earlier 310's have and is it really something to worry about or is it a rare situation thank you..
Good idea taking the hat off,I was riding the 2022 Kawasaki 310 lx a few days ago and my hat is now at the bottom of table rock lake in Missouri now!Nice jet ski terrible fuel efficiency compared to the Yamaha vx deluxe I had as a rental, bad comparison I know but that thing is really fuel efficient without the supercharger.My brother and his son own the sea doo gtx 300 and the 310 lx.The seadoo seems more refined in its power delivery and the Kawasaki is more raw power in my subjective opinion.Yamaha make an excellent jet ski excellent handling and very smooth ride,I think it’s just as smooth as the seadoo and Kawasaki.The Kawasaki will still beat you up over the rough stuff despite the deep hull,but very fast and fun,great jet ski!
For me the kawaski hull is a huge game changer for me. My sea doo killed memeven in small chop
@@SteveAppel-r2o Yes the Kawasaki is the best for rough waters.
Cool video, glad you guys finally got to test out the new LX! 😎
Now we just have to be patient and await our dealer demo units.... We have a huge list of things to play with
Am so Happy you Guy's received 1 and look forward to your performance mods, I am a returning Customer, Cant wait, Kawasaki has recalled my 2022 Ultra 310 lx for reprogramming ECU, Hopefully your will Continue to Run with No issues
I am THRILLED you got your hands on one. Cant wait till we see your magic! Btw jaime "i start in full power mode because im not a wuss" had me rolling!!!
Haha, we will work on making these start in FPO mode once the reflash work starts. Not sure if we can, but you can bet we are going to try.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki You guys are the best. Can’t wait to get your tune on my 2017 310X!
Whitchcone would you choose 310 or 160 ultra
I watched all these videos I bought two 310 x To find out they don’t have a break read the manual we learn the hard way
2x 22 or 23 310x's? or the older 310x's? They have KSRD, it's a brake of sorts, that dramatically slows the ski. It's a very similiar system to the iride, but controlled one handed. The seadoo system has a aggresive brake. Our kspeed ride plate for the new gen 310's does improve the braking performance of the new 310.
Thanks for mentioning the handlebar direction in reverse. As a Kawi owner who occasionally rides a seadoo, I much prefer the traditional way the kawi’s steer in reverse. I guess they either wanted to be consistent with competitors, or it’s necessary with a bucket that supports deceleration. We’ll just have to get used to it!
How is that even possible? The nozzle still steers the same way as we are going forward right
The reverse bucket now has side vents.
What’s the sale price on one of these?
How price is $31398 inc GST. no trailer.
But best to contact your local dealership
What's the app that you are using for the overlay on this video with the map and speed tracker?
Standard Go Pro Software
Worth the investment. Strong smart and fast. Jamie thx.
I’m looking for the same machine and will use your "safety" conversation as well. Plus in America the price difference is $3000 USA between the 160 and the 310. I believe the larger HP and supercharger will hold its value better ??? Just in case I need to sell in a couple of years???
Whats the fastest i can get out of this ski with a tune only from you guys
Best we've seen tune only here in Brisbane at Sea Level, is 74mph.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki Any way to get more?
Stage 1 & Stage 2 kit will get around 76mph. Ride plate when it gets here will get more.
@BrisbaneKawasaki what do you expect it to get with ride plate?
How do we measure up when racing an rxtx 300 same.gear equivalent
@@Rhamlin7 Different ski's designed for different people. We will always be heavy, the ride plate prototype in testing resulted in a 3mph gain on all ski's we tested on. We were able to see a consistent 75-76mph with a stage 1 kit and the ride plate. We do however get slower numbers over here due to our humidity. It's a similar climate to Miam, FL
I have a 2021 with less than 20 hrs, thinking of trading up but im not sure im ready to jump to a new platform that has no real engine changes. I know kawi is pretty capped out engine wise but ill hold out another few years for an ultra 320
@Michel Lapensée i would buy it immediately if it had the ultra 150 styling
Engine is identical, centre of gravity is lower and it turns like a dream compared to previous models. It's worth the upgrade.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki interesting. If i can get a deal from my local dealer next spring i will consider it. Thanks for the input
Ultra 425 will shortly arrive, just keep on waiting 🤣
@@JDDD33 that would be excellent
Hey guys, i have a 2018 310r i am not getting any charge to the battery. Is it worth swapping the regulator rectifier to cancel that out.
The ski is new to me, but the battery was replaced not long ago.
Possibly the last faulty battery caused the regulator to fail?
Any help at all is greatly appreciated
It's likely. see how many volts the ski is producing at idle, this will tell you if the rectifier is faulty.
Sorted thanks. It was the regulator.
I'll be in next week for some bits from you guys😀
Just got kspeed 108mm pulley in the mail. .
Also Will i be safe to use the ski with the 108mm pulley (stock ecu) while im collecting other bits and saving for your kspeed reflash. Will be using 98 otcane and not beating on the ski..
how is it in rough water?
Literally designed for rough water, pull the trigger and let the hull do the work.
Nice review, I know the specs state 310 HP & 1890 pounds of thrust, but how does it feel like? How would compare the thrust of the other top of the line ski's by Yamaha and Seedoo? Greetings from Florida USA
Let’s just say picture a smaller version of Fountain/Cigarette boat w handle bars - it is sheer violence back there when you see some of the videos shot from back
The Kawasaki is a heavier unit with more power. Power to weight it's in the same category, however the lighter GP1800R and RXPX will walk away in flat water. However in the choppy water where the heavier hull comes into play, the Kawasaki will walk away from many modified skis due to the way the hull works. We get traction in rough stuff, the others get airborne.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki I could not agree more, I searched hard for ironclad hull (which Kawasaki is infamous for), larger size and supercharger was bonus and ended up w/ the LX-S due to my local waterway being a 100K square km lake with heavy swells and wake from very large boats; of course, I used safety as an excuse with the boss (wife!)
@@BrisbaneKawasaki power is nothing without control. To quite the Pirelli tires ad. Thanks fo the feedback.
This is a purpose ski. The Kawi is the slowest of all of the top line Supercharged skis but it's purpose is open water. I am yet to see a Seadoo run with us on Yamaha FX's and Kawi 310s in open rough water.
Very nice video showing off the new ultra 310LX. Great content Jamie, thanks for sharing. Glad you guys finally got your hands on that bad boy. Can’t wait to see what you guys have in plan for even more performance.
Billy D
Thanks Billy, We are working hard behind the scenes making what we can until we get our own.
The ride plate is already designed for this model incorporating the extended reverse / brake additions. Once we get a chance to physically test it and fine tune the handling we will be sure to do an in depth video on it.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki That’s awesome Jamie. Can’t wait!
All I really wanted to see was a top speed run sustained
I’m a massive kawa fan but wtf were they thinking with the colour
The good things about colours, is they can be changed. The green and blue panels can be swapped or the ski can be wrapped / painted.
I think the color is amazing. Incidentally Yama used a similar gold and black for their 2024 fX limited
I have the lime green ox-s and love it. I went from sea doo to kawi and when I first saw kawi I thought this was the most hiddious design and color scheme but now I really do enjoy just looking at my ski. You cannot mistake my ski our on the lake for anything else especially with the front running lights
@@SteveAppel-r2oI can get down with the green but the gold reminds me of an old ford falcon
@@jmac_au4344 😆😁😄 I can see that. The best thing though this ski is a beast. I love it
7 hours on mine so far. Absolutely love it!!!
Great video! My only dislike is having to put your phone, keys, glasses towel in the side compartment vs center between your legs, i would be worried about loosing something im usually always grabbing my micro fiber towel to clean my glasses from getting splashed. I really gotta see this in person!
We do agree, It is taking some getting used too as we are bike riders and always dismount on the left hand side. So then everything is on the right hand side.
EXACTLY. Great machine and I will probably get this but their storage system SUCKS. You will almost have your phone out over open water on the left hand side gull wing. One wrong wave while getting into storage and item goes in the water.
ALSO the front storage bin is a joke. Totally useless when on water. The good news for me is that I only ride a couple hours a day and don’t really need frequent access .
I bought the new 310x… everyone said its the best for offshore… I had a 21 rxpx but the bullhandle was uncomfortable for a female passenger. So I got the ultra, its the best ocean ski right?!
NOT AT ALLLLLL!
First off, just cruising in the flat water, hit boat wake at wake speed, scoops alot of water, rxpx did not. Then every wave big or small, hit it when it breaks, it nose dives into the wave! Will not ramp up the wave like the rxpx! If you do manageto jump a good wave, you get a face of water most times from the nose hitting the wave first!
Why is the best jetski for the ocean sit so low in the front and naturally wants to push the front down???
Seems like its very opposite of what you want in the ocean.
I wish i kept the rxpx and bought a cheap ski for riding passengers, instead I bought the most expensive ski and it sucks. The waterproof glovebox is not waterproof and the engine access lid is not watertight. They failed.
Btw, trim it down on flat water, stand up and ease in the throttle, 310 will submerge itself fully if you let it lol wtf
Trimming down and applying throttle slowly, what do you expect it to do? It's doing what it should nose down. Trimming down at speed makes the ski turn aggresively. The rxpx and the 310x are very different hulls, and it sounds like you need to completely change your riding style or sell the ski to someone who knows how to ride.
my gp 1800 H.o will do 63 -64 i really dont see the point in all the extra power to only go a few mor mph
Kawasaki's are speed limited to 67mph. Once removed they achieve on avg 74-76mph, they also weigh a lot more than your gp 1800.
It’s the acceleration not just the top speed
extremely ride with JetSki using petrol Oil's Primax 95 .
Because more... is better.
Wow after finishing your review I can safely say that kawasaki was not thinking when they designed the electronics! Way to many button pushing to do simple tasks.. for instance I have a gp1800r ho when I want to change speed I just need to touch the speed adjustment on the right handle bar no need to go into the screen for that! That also works when in no wake mode or cruise control. Then you went through and turned on launch control.. to be fair you have to do the same with mine but it's easier to get to on the screen and once the mode you want is set it stays set until you change it which I never do! The kawi is a great ski I'm sure I know it's more stable than mine is but I think kawai is too late to the game with their updates and because of that they are restricted in how they roll out their features because other companies already have patents on the better feature.. just my opinion
Haha what? To change speed while using cruise you push a right handlebar mounted button up to increase and down to decrease. It couldn’t be simpler…. I agree launch mode is not easy to get to but switching between power modes is a simple push of a button. Not sure you know what you’re talking about.
@@pajamatime5750 in the video he was in neutral and it was pushing him in reverse he then entered a screen to change the output of the neutral why? Why is that not just a press of the speed adjustment on the handlebar?
@@relaxation2380 haha it is. Not sure why he did that. It’s all controlled by the throttle / reverse system. Absolutely no need to enter a menu
@@pajamatime5750 thank you for the clarification!
@@relaxation2380 We were adjusting the default neutral position (should be done during pre-delivery) . But you can simply press the cruise up or cruise down buttons on the right hand to adjust speed when in cruise control. Yes launch needs to be easier to get too.
Congratulations - this is very hard to get anywhere…
Yes we are still waiting on our own personal ski's and dealer demo stock. This was Kawasaki Australia's demo ski that all the dealers got a chance to look over and ride finally. The wait is absolutely worth it.
Omg if that Guage was in MPH I would sell my ski and buy one right now 😄 100mph on a stock ski I would be in heaven 😍
For real...100mph😇
We can only dream. Our demo 2020 310R with our Kspeed stage 1 kit achieved 77mph, some of the races ski's see 82.
100 mph. youd be in the hospital.
@@ClubMayview only if you come off ;)
@@BrisbaneKawasaki Can you tell me any specifics on the Piston issue some of the earlier 310's have and is it really something to worry about or is it a rare situation thank you..
You are trying yourself how you get on with it , not testing the machine.
😍😍😍😍😍
can't compete with the yamahaz
In chop it's still king