What Could Be Kawasaki's Best Path to Picking Up More Market Share? WCJ Quick Topic

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@JDsWaterWorld 3 ай бұрын

The Ultra needs the TVS to launch that deep V hull and produce gobs of torque at lower rpm..now a lighter STX-R Carbon 350 with a 1.0L I4 Ninja engine and a water-cooled turbo would be next level. KHI can build anything they want...heck put a "powered by Ninja" badge on the front and carbon fairings and even at $20k I'd buy one..as long as it was also lime green 😂😂

@seqroughwaterrides9845 3 ай бұрын

If they went turbo, I would trade my FX for one. Instantly! Fuel consumption of the 310 was my only gripe with that ski.

@dustin9035 3 ай бұрын

All they have to do is put a very nicely integrated 12” Garmin with NMEA engine performance data and they would sell every, single unit.

@stuartpeck26 3 ай бұрын

2 words: Turbo STX

@jorbedo 3 ай бұрын

A Spark-JetBlaster killer, a Ultra ninja 1000cc Turbo 160hp and 500lbs empty weight, Carbon Fiber-Innegra hull.

@LifeBeginsOnTheWater 3 ай бұрын

We can only hope & pray Kevin

@Gmtail 3 ай бұрын

Kawasaki is still the best overall PWC. But they aren’t perfect and do some dumb things. They have abysmal showings, if any at boat shows. You’ll see Yamaha and Doo make mega booths, and even include their ATVs and boats, then have Kawasaki in a back corner with 1 or 2 models from a dealer who also sells boats, and doesn’t really care about Kawasaki. I’m convinced corporate doesn’t care, and really why should they when Kawasaki heavy industries is making locomotives and other industrial machines. I’m certain, and I’m sure Kevin actually knows, that there is probably quite a few JetSki enthusiasts in the motorsports division. But until the higher ups pull their heads out of their asses and push some excitement back into the brand, this is what we will be stuck with.

@edwardbowles8613 3 ай бұрын

Could not agree more on all

@chrisheaton9078 3 ай бұрын

Kawasaki need a jetblaster/spark sized ski. You can buy a good ski boat for less than there offerings. I'd like to see an ultra 150 sized ski with a Tr1 sized motor. It would be a winner

@jimmyracecar7 3 ай бұрын

Did Kawasaki ever solve the piston issue? I had a 14 310lx that the piston failed. Lost an entire season. Also do you still have to fog it?

@stuartpeck26 3 ай бұрын

@@jimmyracecar7 yes in 2017. I think 2019+ 310s are the most safe though

@jimmyracecar7 3 ай бұрын

@@stuartpeck26 appreciate the info! do you still have to fog it? i ride in fresh water only if that matters

@pajamatime5750 3 ай бұрын

@@jimmyracecar7You have to fog the supercharger - takes literally 6 seconds….

@Ksl73010 3 ай бұрын

Bring back the X2 2 stroke. I’d buy every single one my dealer could get in!

@sixsigma6838 3 ай бұрын

Kawi needs to fix all the QC issues they have after moving production to Mexico. On top of that, most people consider the Kawi supercharged model the highest cost to maintain if you don't maintain it yourself. Also, resale on the Kawi is the worst it seems.

@jameswinston7593 3 ай бұрын

Does removing the flame arrestor on a Rotax 300 really add one pound of boost or any performance whatsoever? Thanks for any real world advice......

@arasheqajar 2 ай бұрын

Bring back the Sport Cruiser!!

@bat555maddog 2 ай бұрын

so the 1st October was @Kawasakiusa big reveal and guess what, no new 2025 models of the STX 160 or SX-R 160 not sure what this may tell us? is it no longer going to be produced!

@joeyperez6993 Ай бұрын

Its the same thing that happened with the 2024 Ultra310x. They cancelled it because they still had 2023 Ultra 310X's that were not sold and the red 2024 Ultra 310x became the 2025 one. My best guess is they still had 2024 STX 160s and SXR 160s in stock there were unsold because dealers havent cleared the 2023s. Also they are probably still working out the fuel filter/fuel pump issues with the current STX 160 and SXR 160s before offering a new year model with the upgraded fuel pump/filters. So until they solve it and issue recall to fix the 2020-2024 issues they wont release a 2025 STX 160 or SXR 160.

@bat555maddog Ай бұрын

@@joeyperez6993 thatll be 2 years on the trott as the 23 24 160lx have been the same red colour scheme can they really stretch it out for a 3rd year in a row. It could be the beginning of the end for the STX 160 range!

@Podchynok 3 ай бұрын

I would have bought 250 if we’re making them these days.

@michaellopes8823 3 ай бұрын

I love my 250x. It's just so raw. Do the 300x head and your set.

@ryanrodriguez70 3 ай бұрын

I have the 160lx ultra I’m sorry but this ski feels so dated. The bars, to seat triangle is aweful. The handle bars are so skinny and the motor feels like a slow Volkswagen jetty. I want to love this ski but I hate it. It only tops out at 52mph I want to live my 160lx, wish I had better info when u made my purchase. And now my 2023 160lx with 30 hours on is only worth $8k If im lucky.

@edwardbowles8613 3 ай бұрын

Never heard any review as harsh as yours. Sorry to hear. 160 is not the 310 but pretty stout out of the hole. I see 55 best case. Would prefer 57 or so for some reason. I really like my lxs. Even with seat all the way back you don't like it? Everyone that has ridden mine loves it. Has well over 100 mile range. Not perfect but no regrets on mine. I do HATE the fuel filter removal but I did an external from Kawi Performance.