Klipper Shredding a Kawasaki SX-R 1500 Jet Ski

If you had any question about the turning capability of Kawasaki's new Jet Ski check out this clip of multi-time world champion Mike Klippenstein on a showroom stock SX-R 1500. www.watercraft...

[@saschabah3453]

I wish i could ride my SXR 1500 like this guy!

[@JQUICK21]

Best rider I have seen yet in any video! First time I seen a right-hand turn in any video. I was thinking they only turn left! LOL....Can you slide these sideways like the old 650SX? I hope so! Did your ride like this more or less than the older jet ski's from Kawasaki?

[@jg-bordfronco2925]

nice turns playa! picked up my SXR couple weeks ago. it's big, but amazing.

[@JQUICK21]

So you like it and are happy with it? Can you slide it sideways like the 650SX I owned in 1989? Thanks!

[@jg-bordfronco2925]

Helljeah... I'm very happy with it... still in the break-in period, and haven't gone full throttle yet. not as easy to throw around as the older ski's, not sure about the sideways slide maneuver =) you could prolly pimp it! me, not so much. some first impressions/notes: -I'd hoped to use a hitch hauler for the ski, but it's way too long and heavy to ride piggyback. (would need a wide-load permit to use it) -Ski doesn't come with an hour meter, had to install that separately. -Loved not having to deal with mixing oil/gas. -Like the stash area for my phone/keys etc. -Throttle cable seems a little tight (probably just because she's new) - my fingers are sore today. -Needs pads for the platform sides. -Could benefit from a better spring for the pole. -Power is immediate - a little goes a long way. I only reached half throttle and that felt like i was going ludicrous mode. -Very easy to get the ski to plane and stand-up. -Low speed planing was easy. -Was also easy to find the right sweet spot /stance for my feet -Very responsive hull design and steering. -REALLY 😍 the overall glide and high speed cornering. -She's a bit of a tank. Or, perhaps "Cadillac" would be a better term. big and boaty. -She's not smokey at all - good on gas - eco friendly . -I Don't see myself doing any sick submarine moves or back-flips on her anytime soon. Not to say that she couldn't do it, but she's a big heavy girl. Overall, I'm stoked! I grew up riding a 550 on Lake Tapps, which felt like an attachment to my body as a twenty year old. Now that I'm in my 40s, I'm less into the tricks and extreme wipe-outs, and more into the high speed carving and exploring, and just getting out on the water. would i recommend this for a twenty something... maybe. would i recommend this for a thirty something... probably. would i recommend this for a forty and up... hellya. hope this helps.

[@Quick-lp8ht]

Jason Gayler Well I'm 58. Bought a new Superjet and Spark in 2015 and sold them a year later because my work schedule and too many rain days ruined it for me. Should never have sold the SJ. Had a Kaw 650 SX from 1988-1992 then got married. Worst decision of my life selling it! The 2015 superjet was fast. Pulled my arms out of socket. The 650SX Kawasaki was much more fun. Maybe because I was in my 20's.

[@popeyesspinach1128]

Nice work..

[@Cisco_kid]

I recently sold my Yamaha FZ1...I'm tired and board with motorcycles...my last one was my 9th....I live in Pensacola Fl...total ghetto..but a BEAUTIFUL beach..this IS my next toy!!!!

[@justusdj]

I see a lot of videos of people riding and taking turns on this ski, but haven't found any of anybody doing tricks. Is it too heavy to do anything other than ride?

[@iamf6641]

yep. the higher cc ones are impossible to do trick on. ive tried it

[@yeahbabyracing]

And some people say the ski isn't nimble 🤔 hmm...looks like the haters are going to be left in its wake 😀

[@JQUICK21]

AGREED !!!!!!!

[@Quick-lp8ht]

I can't believe how it sort of still sounds like a 2 cycle.