Hahahah love the intro..I get it man! Kawi also features a stainless steel handlebar and adjustable all-steel steering riser on the Kawi (SeaDoo is 100% plastic) fabricated catch can, factory rear-exit exhaust, stainless oval-edge impeller stock from factory, and maintenance-free through hull bearing. As you guys mention in the video, the SeaDoo has a better reverse system (when it’s not throwing errors) and the SeaDoo accessory offerings are much more robust. For long-term durability and reliability go Kawi. That n/a 1498cc engine is proven both on the water and on the track, has no known issues or problems, and is exceptionally easy to maintain.
@watercraftjournal8 ай бұрын
The N/A ski doesn't have the catch can.
@JDsWaterWorld8 ай бұрын
@@watercraftjournal Kevin, it most definitely does have one- believe it or not! 😝
@edwardbowles86138 ай бұрын
Mine does
@pajamatime57508 ай бұрын
If JD says it does - it does! Haha
@LifeBeginsOnTheWater8 ай бұрын
Hard to beat those Kawi’s!
@ginaferraro19678 ай бұрын
Hey! THIS mum wants something a little sportier!!! Lol. I'm used to ridung a Yamaha R6 on the road so the Kawasaki is definiteky what I'm looking to buy (but the 310 Ultra LX). Have learnt a lot from your videos before making my purchase, so thanks a bunch! From Gold Coast Australia. 😁
@kyzerw38164 ай бұрын
Most wouldnt recommend a supercharged ski for a first time owner. Has a bit more complexity and what not
@LifeBeginsOnTheWater8 ай бұрын
Great shootout Kevin, you and Greg did a good job explaining the two PWC’s. I would agree the Kawi is the better choice between the two PWC’s. Thanks for sharing
@jasonmekush52808 ай бұрын
Ive been racing skiis since 1996 ijsba old school, have never used a brake on a skii ever. the yamaha reverse in docking is fantastic one lever no switching sides like the seadoos
@pinecone768 ай бұрын
$3,300 off of the MSRP at my local dealer on the remaining stock of 2023s 160LX and 160LX-S.
@Tassie19668 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great review Kawasaki all the way for me down here in Australia Kawasaki comes a 5-year warranty Seadoo a 2-year warranty and Yamaha with a 3 year warranty.
@davidbalan65714 ай бұрын
The Sea Doo GTX is the perfect blend of Comfort, performance & swagger with his industry - leading and Stability hull & low center of gravity and genius.
@coltonconnor1128 ай бұрын
I absolutely love my gtx 300. Easily accessible and huge front storage. Super comfortable dry ride. Can't recommend enough!
@Vikturus2k64 ай бұрын
I went with a 2024 GTRX 300. It’s amazing.
@fiily18 ай бұрын
Our 2007 Ultra 250x, is fun, fast, and still looks great. Contemplating if we should update, but Kawi hasn't really updated the hull, and really thinking about going to a SeaDoo gtx for easier hull access when on the water. Other complaint out our ultra is the nose really submarines when in a wake zone, never liked that, and newer ones do the same, plowing the water instead of riding over it.
@user-qu9lk9yj8r5 ай бұрын
Can you stand on the edge of the kawi like that of the Sea-Doo with the new hull design? 🤔
@AustinPetDetective8 ай бұрын
The display on the Kari is bigger and better.
@edwardbowles86138 ай бұрын
Kawi needs to talk to actual riders about the bow storage use but I do love the gullwing storage. Sea Doo storage is great but would not swap it for the Kawi gullwings and cupholders.
@edwardbowles86138 ай бұрын
Agree on the Kawi latches. Great quality. My fiance struggled with releasing the Sea Doo latches to open the storage.
@mississippiskiriders8 ай бұрын
I see some Mississippi Ski Riders! 👀
@edwardbowles86138 ай бұрын
15 gallons back in the Kawi and almost 17 used in the Sea Doo. How many miles did you cover? Assume similar mileage on the two?
@cocothecaptain8 ай бұрын
Hate to say it but nothing beats the Yamaha fx.
@watercraftjournal8 ай бұрын
A great many skis beat the Yamaha FX.
@edwardbowles86138 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the video. 60 lbs. Maybe that will take some of the wind out of the "Kawi is so heavy" argument. How about the Kawi catch can weight?
@watercraftjournal8 ай бұрын
No catch can on a N/A ski.
@JDsWaterWorld8 ай бұрын
@@watercraftjournal it has a catch can believe it or not! It’s actually the same can they put on the ultra 250 and 260- it’s smaller than the one on the 310s.
@edwardbowles86138 ай бұрын
Correct. It is on the 15f and STX 160s. Part # 52001. $85 part. Listed as an oil separator.
@edwardbowles86138 ай бұрын
Meant 15f and STX 160s also.
@Rescuetech162 ай бұрын
So , I remember you saying the seadoo 170 power felt “wore out” .. does the Kawasaki feel under powered ?? I know Kawasaki is known for making engines with great torque.. does it have good pull and just kinda lack on top end ? Are there good mods for performance for the Kawasaki?
@garyshumate13625 ай бұрын
Kawasaki has almost no accessories. Sea-Doo has lots. I am not a experienced pwc rider, but I like a company that supports what it sells.
@edwardbowles86138 ай бұрын
The Kawi should include the adjustable seat on all Ultras. Especially considering the Kawi price. 2024 increase bites BUT Kawi is made in USA vs Mexico!
@JDsWaterWorld8 ай бұрын
Agreed, They should have those adjustable brackets on all models and trims!
@davidchappelle64808 ай бұрын
Thanks for makin me Famous Kevin! 🤣
@watercraftjournal8 ай бұрын
DAAAAAMN DAVE CHAPPELLE!
@davidchappelle64808 ай бұрын
🤣
@wiliamandresgonzalespuli-nx8vs7 ай бұрын
BUENAS MOTOS DE KAWASAKI 1ER PUESTO LA KAWASAKI NINJA 400 2DO PUESTO KAWASAKI ULTRA 310 LX 3ER PUESTO KAWASAKI H2R 🔥🔥😈
@rickss694 ай бұрын
If you filled up the Kawasaki with less than 17 gallons you still had over 4 gallons remaining in the tank...
@Lukespring8 ай бұрын
Did I hear correctly kawi burned 15 gal. and sea doo burned 17 gal.did y’all run together all day. I thought kawi was worse on gas.
@watercraftjournal8 ай бұрын
Not quite. You heard that the Kawi had 5 gallons left in the tank, meaning it burning over 16 gallons. The Sea-Doo did about the same. They were almost identical.
@edwardbowles86138 ай бұрын
He said he put 15 back in the Kawi and almost 17 back in the Sea Doo.
@wiliamandresgonzalespuli-nx8vs7 ай бұрын
BACANES MOTOS DE AGUA 🚤
@jasonmekush52808 ай бұрын
"If the opening is too small ", get creative.........
@JeepinCO8 ай бұрын
👍🏻
@Gmtail8 ай бұрын
While this was a great review, as always, it should be noted that both of these machines call for 87 octane gasoline. Using a higher octane certainly won’t hurt anything besides your wallet more, it also doesn’t help in any way with more power. Using “the good stuff” is not in any way, shape or form better than using 87. All have the same ethanol content and additives for what the brand specifies. So it’s yours and anyone else’s business what they want to pay for, but just know you’re not doing anything any better. Now If the engine has a compression ratio, timing mods or boost that requires higher octane and is specified for that engine, then yes, you absolutely need to use it.
@watercraftjournal8 ай бұрын
This comment is DEMONSTRABLY wrong. All 3rd party data proves otherwise. Using premium fuel provides superior ADDITIVES that reduce wear, knocking (detonation) and carbon collection. Yes, octane is higher, which improves ignition completion, but it's not just about octane but additives. Gmtail's comment is wrong.
@Gmtail8 ай бұрын
@@watercraftjournalWe are at an impasse here sir, and I’d have to say you are incorrect. Higher octane fuel is NOT universally better. You speak of complete combustion, which in some cases, using higher octane in an engine not designed for it can result in lower power output and incomplete combustion. This could also result in the wasting of fuel, although it’s negligible. I’d say let’s not argue about it. You are influential in the industry, so get ahold of some engineers from the companies, as well as some petrol chemical folks and let’s see what they have to say. 👍
@watercraftjournal8 ай бұрын
Like Lake Speed Jr., developer of DRIVEN Racing? How about Aaron Michaels at Rockett Racing? BOTH sponsored me while I raced and both detailed why. Also, how about Neal Hassman, Plant Facilities Manager of Exxon's Long Beach refinery? He was my neighbor growing up. Told me all about it. Hmm... Oh, I know, how about Rotax’s Project Manager Norbert Schofbanker who's words I literally repeated in this video? It's always funny when YT commenters try to bring their tertiary opinions to a fact fight.
@Gmtail8 ай бұрын
@@watercraftjournal exactly. How about those guys. That’s my point, let’s hear from them. I know you’re background, and I trust your info, however I’m still saying you’re wrong(just about this single subject) You don’t know my background, but trust me, I’m more than a regular YT commenter. But again, please, let’s hear from those guys. At the end of the day I am in no way starting Sh^*+ with you, however there are tons of misconceptions about gasoline. And it would be awesome to hear from experts. I think that’s fair.
@rickss694 ай бұрын
I raced NHRA Stock Eliminator for many years and have considerable experience with different octane fuels. Bottom line is I used a higher octane fuel in my competition engines than I did in my tow vehicles...all which ran perfectly well with 87 octane which is what they were designed to use. Sure, I've tried higher octane fuel in them, but the results (mpg) were no better in any case. That being said, there is no point in spending extra money on something that gains you nothing measurable at the end of the day. If you care to do some back to back controlled testing with different fuels in jet skis then we would be all ears...otherwise it's a hard sell for me and others. Taking advice from any motorsport gurus on fuel and oil has been found to be less than productive in general as most do not have credible experience in fuel and oil testing procedures. That worn out standby phrase "I've used such and such oil on a thousand new engines without failure" is a rather weak testament and has zero scientific basis for facts. All they are really saying is "I've used such and such and there was not enough stress to induce a failure". Most have no clue as to the why of these things.
@jasonmekush52808 ай бұрын
That front end on the kawi looks like jar jar binks or an elephant sat on it. Very nice looking seadoo !
@edwardbowles86138 ай бұрын
Both nice looking. Sitting next to each other the Kawi looks better. Probably just the orange popping!
@jaxrican15 ай бұрын
I love the reviews, but they're always Kawi biased. Like everyone has good things, BUT Kawi wins no matter what, and whatever other brand is better, it's something dumb. Like Seadoo has 12.1 gal storage, BUT Kawi has 12.2 ( then they exaggerate why that .1 is soooooo much more) It's just an example, the haven't said this EXACT example.
@edwardbowles86132 ай бұрын
The Kawasaki has significantly more storage and they both preferred the playful nature of the ultra. I don't think you can say Greg is a Kawasaki guy at all.
@polarsled46172 ай бұрын
Seadoo is a better overall ski.
@edwardbowles8613Ай бұрын
@@polarsled4617If you say so. I would disagree. Just the design of the drive shaft through the hull would call you statement into question.