Thank you for noticing! We appreciate the note. As we say in the video, given the weight of the rider and the hot conditions on the day, we figure our performance numbers are on the conservative side. But at least they are achievable in adverse conditions. Thanks for watching and for leaving a note. Safe riding!
@@WatercraftZone I know I’m late to this, but you might not have been fully out of break-in either, I seem to remember 10 hours as the full period. That would certainly explain the 150 RPM you’re missing
Great review once again Joshua. Awesome ski A-Z. Feels good on glassy water at 120 km/h. Have been doing distance rides on my 2024 Sea-Doo RXP-X RS 325 Wiseman's to Cowan Creek (Akuna Bay, Apple Tree Bay [Brunch], Jerusalem Bay, etc..). Last ride (3hr/150kms) took an extra 40L fuel. Use a pump for fuel transfer on the pontoon at Akuna Bay visitors ARM B. Lots of play during the 150 km trek. Next max distance trek planning Wisemans to Gosford 73 kms. The ski eats fuel, but you can do the same rides on the 325 like on a non-supercharged ski by just taking more fuel. Peter.
Thanks for the feedback. And for the insight into your real world fuel use. The RXP-X 325 would be awesome on that ride. Extra fuel caddy - using the LINQ system - is a great idea. Also a small portable battery-powered fuel pump to fill the tank is way better than a jiggle hose. Great idea. Enjoy!
Fantastic Video, Do Y'all happen to know what the Top Speed of the Australian Version of the 2015 Sea Doo RXP 260 RS was? (Actual and Limited). The US Version was limited to 67 MPH if I understand correctly?
Hey thanks for your feedback. It’s appreciated. Unfortunately we haven’t ridden the 2015 version of the RXP. And we only started speed testing with a VBox in the past couple years. Sorry we couldn’t help out this time.
What is the limiting factor for speed on skis? 325hp would get a car much faster than 65mph. Is it the hull? Do they lose 30% of power through the jet drive like outboards do with jet drive lower unit?
Good question. The resistance / surface friction of the water and the weight of the ski and the rider. I’ve not calculated it but I don’t imagine there is much loss between the engine and the jet pump. Maybe the brain’s trust on this page can help.
It’s mainly down to the fact that it, along with nearly all water vehicles, don’t have a transmission. Air friction and rolling resistance are small enough obstacles that land vehicles can afford to upshift and drop torque in exchange for speed, while watercraft always need that torque on tap to deal with water’s much higher viscosity and RPM’s can only go so high. Although, there is whispers that Sea-Doo’s iDF is a test to see if gearboxes will work in watercraft, and the result of enough success could be a two-speed transmission built for PWC’s. Nothing is definite, but it would be very interesting to see just how much of a speed boost it would add. (Source is The Watercraft Journal here on TH-cam if you’re curious)
@@XF_Chaos yeah i got you, but ive had boats, with longer water lines granted, with less power that do more than that speed. So the hull is the limiting factor is what im getting?
Won't this be uncomfortable for one's internal organs, liver, kidney, whatever if it gets shaken through that much? Is the seat somehow on a suspension?
Sea-Doo had a model with suspension under the platform about a decade ago but it was too costly to maintain and so it did not continue with the technology. In rough chop riding any Jet Ski can be tough on your back. Which is why crouching or standing is better.
@@WatercraftZone I plan to cruise and have fun on the sacramento river near red bluff california. Only thing is kinda scared to buy and damage such an expensive ski out there. I figure 2 120hp sparks and maybe upgrade next year once I learn the river and see if i could actually utilize the power.
We had the same query so we checked before we put this video together. We have seen some RXPs open up at 5 hours and others take up to 8 hours. Sea-Doo assured us the ski we tested had been run in even though it was showing 5 hours.
@WatercraftZone hello, I have a friend who is in engine development at sea doo and he told me 8rs to reach full potential. The engine begins to get full timing at about 5hrs but will still pull timing easier before 8 hr period. He actually said do testing after 12 hrs of time and he guarantees it will be quicker
Thanks for your feedback. We agree those were tough conditions, which is why we made a point to list the high ambient temperature on the day. Plus we have seen slightly higher top speed runs elsewhere on social media, so wanted to be clear about our test conditions on the day. But if this is the worse-case scenario for the RXP-X 325, then it still makes for epic performance.
Thanks for the note. RS is the badge applied to the RXP-X 325 in markets such as Australia where there is no speed limiter required. If you watch the video again we explain it in the first few minutes.
The Fish Pro is a great ski, too. We’ve been running one for about a year now. Compared to the RXP-X, it’s a different ski for a different application.
We hear you. And that’s a good rule of thumb generally. However the numbers don’t like. The Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 accelerates faster and has a higher top speed in our testing. For what it’s worth, we love both skis. We say go with your heart on this one. You can’t lose either way.
@@SPACE-IS-FAKE-777Their quality doesn’t though. They refuse to change the quality of the paint, they just came out with a new jet blaster made of similar material that is the spark despite swearing up and down that they’d never do it, etc. Yamaha hasn’t done anything new or innovative in years, they’re constantly reacting to sea doo and trying to play catch up.
@@speedball10169 They're having issues with hulls cracking and paint chipping. Because they decided to paint their hulls for some reason. And its any wonder the bottom side of their hulls always look like a car hood run over a beach lol
@badm0t0rf1ng3r they're using a super soft automotive paint that doesn't adhere well to that type of surface. Yamaha has had tons and tons of complaints but don't seem to care. They don't listen to their dealers very well.
Thanks for the note. The last time we tested a Yamaha GP 1800 SVHO was a few years ago before we started doing VBox numbers. We published the skis we had data for. But don’t worry we will be sure to jump on a GP soon and get some numbers from it.
@@MyDailyPerspectivethe spark colors are pretty sick I thought. They definitely have an all black one like this that what made me look into this I saw one this weekend and was super impressed
Best 325 review so far!
Thanks for your feedback. Very kind. More videos on other skis on the way soon. Thanks again.
Thanks for including the MPH conversion for those of us in the US
Thank you for noticing! We appreciate the note. As we say in the video, given the weight of the rider and the hot conditions on the day, we figure our performance numbers are on the conservative side. But at least they are achievable in adverse conditions. Thanks for watching and for leaving a note. Safe riding!
@@WatercraftZone I know I’m late to this, but you might not have been fully out of break-in either, I seem to remember 10 hours as the full period. That would certainly explain the 150 RPM you’re missing
Great review once again Joshua. Awesome ski A-Z. Feels good on glassy water at 120 km/h. Have been doing distance rides on my 2024 Sea-Doo RXP-X RS 325 Wiseman's to Cowan Creek (Akuna Bay, Apple Tree Bay [Brunch], Jerusalem Bay, etc..). Last ride (3hr/150kms) took an extra 40L fuel. Use a pump for fuel transfer on the pontoon at Akuna Bay visitors ARM B. Lots of play during the 150 km trek. Next max distance trek planning Wisemans to Gosford 73 kms. The ski eats fuel, but you can do the same rides on the 325 like on a non-supercharged ski by just taking more fuel. Peter.
Thanks for the feedback. And for the insight into your real world fuel use. The RXP-X 325 would be awesome on that ride. Extra fuel caddy - using the LINQ system - is a great idea. Also a small portable battery-powered fuel pump to fill the tank is way better than a jiggle hose. Great idea. Enjoy!
Great review! Truly enjoyed the content. Thanks again
You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a note. More videos coming soon.
74 mph is crazy, anything above 60 is scary
We hear you. And that’s straight out of the box!
Na, 74 is slow
This was indeed a "proper" evaluation in all respects.
Thanks kindly. We have some more reviews in edit now, so stay tuned! Thanks again for the note.
The 325 in Australia is still speed limited. I added a scom unit to my rxtx325 and get 131kmh top speed
So impressive.
Fantastic Video, Do Y'all happen to know what the Top Speed of the Australian Version of the 2015 Sea Doo RXP 260 RS was? (Actual and Limited). The US Version was limited to 67 MPH if I understand correctly?
Hey thanks for your feedback. It’s appreciated. Unfortunately we haven’t ridden the 2015 version of the RXP. And we only started speed testing with a VBox in the past couple years. Sorry we couldn’t help out this time.
What is the limiting factor for speed on skis? 325hp would get a car much faster than 65mph. Is it the hull? Do they lose 30% of power through the jet drive like outboards do with jet drive lower unit?
Good question. The resistance / surface friction of the water and the weight of the ski and the rider. I’ve not calculated it but I don’t imagine there is much loss between the engine and the jet pump. Maybe the brain’s trust on this page can help.
It’s mainly down to the fact that it, along with nearly all water vehicles, don’t have a transmission. Air friction and rolling resistance are small enough obstacles that land vehicles can afford to upshift and drop torque in exchange for speed, while watercraft always need that torque on tap to deal with water’s much higher viscosity and RPM’s can only go so high.
Although, there is whispers that Sea-Doo’s iDF is a test to see if gearboxes will work in watercraft, and the result of enough success could be a two-speed transmission built for PWC’s. Nothing is definite, but it would be very interesting to see just how much of a speed boost it would add. (Source is The Watercraft Journal here on TH-cam if you’re curious)
@@XF_Chaos yeah i got you, but ive had boats, with longer water lines granted, with less power that do more than that speed. So the hull is the limiting factor is what im getting?
@@sasquatchwithinternetacces2940 Then it’s probably the jet drive aspect. I assume said boats were prop-driven?
Won't this be uncomfortable for one's internal organs, liver, kidney, whatever if it gets shaken through that much? Is the seat somehow on a suspension?
Sea-Doo had a model with suspension under the platform about a decade ago but it was too costly to maintain and so it did not continue with the technology. In rough chop riding any Jet Ski can be tough on your back. Which is why crouching or standing is better.
Great review thank you.....would love to see a review of the 2024 1.9ltr Waverunner
Thanks for your feedback. We have one in edit right now on the 2024 Yamaha FXHO 1.9. Coming soon! Thanks again for the note.
sorry seadoo newbie here what is the naturally aspirated version of the RXTX called ?
There are a few. GTX 170, Fish Pro Sport 170, Explorer Pro 170 are non-supercharged models based on the same platform as the RXT-X.
Would this make a good first jet ski? 😂. Seriously thoigh migjt get a spark and this together.😊😊
A Sea-Doo RXP and a Sea-Doo Spark would make a great double act.
@@WatercraftZone I plan to cruise and have fun on the sacramento river near red bluff california. Only thing is kinda scared to buy and damage such an expensive ski out there. I figure 2 120hp sparks and maybe upgrade next year once I learn the river and see if i could actually utilize the power.
At 5hrs run times the full engine power is.not available yet. Takes 8 hrs per sea doo tech
We had the same query so we checked before we put this video together. We have seen some RXPs open up at 5 hours and others take up to 8 hours. Sea-Doo assured us the ski we tested had been run in even though it was showing 5 hours.
@WatercraftZone hello, I have a friend who is in engine development at sea doo and he told me 8rs to reach full potential. The engine begins to get full timing at about 5hrs but will still pull timing easier before 8 hr period. He actually said do testing after 12 hrs of time and he guarantees it will be quicker
Top speed hindered by air temp is my guess - 36* Celsius is HOT!
Thanks for your feedback. We agree those were tough conditions, which is why we made a point to list the high ambient temperature on the day. Plus we have seen slightly higher top speed runs elsewhere on social media, so wanted to be clear about our test conditions on the day. But if this is the worse-case scenario for the RXP-X 325, then it still makes for epic performance.
What douse he mean by RS?
RS is just the designation SeaDoo uses for (certain) models sold outside the United States.
Thanks for the note. RS is the badge applied to the RXP-X 325 in markets such as Australia where there is no speed limiter required. If you watch the video again we explain it in the first few minutes.
Nice but I’ll stick with a sea doo fish pro
The Fish Pro is a great ski, too. We’ve been running one for about a year now. Compared to the RXP-X, it’s a different ski for a different application.
Fxsvho all day. No replacement for displacement
We hear you. And that’s a good rule of thumb generally. However the numbers don’t like. The Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 accelerates faster and has a higher top speed in our testing. For what it’s worth, we love both skis. We say go with your heart on this one. You can’t lose either way.
@@WatercraftZone to be fair there isn’t a 1.9 supercharged version of the Yamaha available yet and Yamahas reliability far surpasses other watercraft
@@SPACE-IS-FAKE-777Their quality doesn’t though. They refuse to change the quality of the paint, they just came out with a new jet blaster made of similar material that is the spark despite swearing up and down that they’d never do it, etc. Yamaha hasn’t done anything new or innovative in years, they’re constantly reacting to sea doo and trying to play catch up.
@@speedball10169 They're having issues with hulls cracking and paint chipping. Because they decided to paint their hulls for some reason. And its any wonder the bottom side of their hulls always look like a car hood run over a beach lol
@badm0t0rf1ng3r they're using a super soft automotive paint that doesn't adhere well to that type of surface. Yamaha has had tons and tons of complaints but don't seem to care. They don't listen to their dealers very well.
Yamaha better watch out😂😂
Yamaha is already in the wake.
@@badm0t0rf1ng3r Lol the yamaha engines are 10 times better than the seadoo.
Still only 3cyl, why not compare to GP1800 instead of FX. When will Seadoo build a proper engine.
"When will the build a proper engine?" Bro they have the most powerful jet ski engine on the market today.
Thanks for the note. The last time we tested a Yamaha GP 1800 SVHO was a few years ago before we started doing VBox numbers. We published the skis we had data for. But don’t worry we will be sure to jump on a GP soon and get some numbers from it.
When will Yamaha build a good looking ski
@fududu That's going to leave a mark. 😂
@@fududufududu8623never
32k lol
Yeah we know. Welcome to Australia. Our currency is taking a beating against the USD right now.
I assume the 32k is AUD currency.. still a bit more, but if includes the tech package, then it almost the same price.
These colour schemes are terrible
Each to their own I guess. I love the red and white. It pops when it’s on the water.
As opposed to the spark colors??? Bright contrasting colors make me not interested.
The all black
Is the way to
Goo
@@MyDailyPerspectivethe spark colors are pretty sick I thought. They definitely have an all black one like this that what made me look into this I saw one this weekend and was super impressed
My favourite are the wake pro colours.