Introduction
2008 KAWASAKI JET SKI® ULTRA® LX: THE ULTIMATE SPORT-TOURING
PWC
Comfort, range and versatility with superb performance
Watercraft riders seeking rock-steady stability, powerful acceleration
and all-day comfort from a personal watercraft loaded with race
technology need look no further than the JET SKI® Ultra®
LX. The Kawasaki JET SKI model that set standards for sport-touring
personal watercraft allows riders to pursue family fun and their
sense of adventure with a blend of cutting-edge power and handling,
unmatched passenger accommodations and luxury features.
The foundation of the Ultra LX is the same deep V-hull found
in Kawasaki's Ultra 250X flagship. This hull combines confidence-inspiring
high-speed stability and excellent rough-water ride manners with
responsive turning performance. The responsive, neutral handling
reduces rider fatigue when banked over during high-g cornering
and its deep 22.5o V-angle easily cuts through swells and waves
for a confidence-inspiring ride when the conditions become challenging.
The Ultra LX's handling features may be enough to satisfy most
riders, but it also delivers a major dose of accelerative performance
from its 1,498cc DOHC in-line four cylinder engine. It's the
kind of power that made JET SKI watercraft famous. The race-tuned
propulsion unit also used on the Ultra 250X features
a large-diameter 155mm jet pump combined with an oversize impeller
and jet nozzle that converts the engine's power into 955 pounds
of thrust. This translates into stunning acceleration and enough
speed to satisfy even the most demanding sport riders.
Best of all, family-friendly design features mean riders of all
abilities can enjoy it to the fullest. The Ultra LX is as easy-to-use
as it is fast, luxurious and fun. It boasts a clever five-way
adjustable steering handle to suit a variety of rider styles
and sizes, making it possible to ride in either a standing or
sitting position. When riders are in a more leisurely frame of
mind, the seat is designed for all-day comfort. Nothing needs
to be left behind with 53 gallons of built-in storage space,
plus a detachable storage compartment that can hold even more.
And the fun can keep going on longer, thanks to the 20.6 gallon
fuel tank, which gives the Ultra LX the longest cruising ranges
of any PWC in its class.
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Features
Engine
- Strong, 1,498cc, four-stroke engine provides excellent low-
and mid-range torque
- Dual overhead cams (DOHC) are light and compact for less valve
train inertial mass
- Four, large valves per cylinder provide better intake and exhaust
flow for optimum torque and power
- Intake and exhaust valve lift as well as timing are set to
reduce exhaust emissions
- Intake tract designed for maximum performance
- Waterproof ECU and ignition coils protects the ignition system
from electrical shorts
- Unique semi-dry sump oil system lowers the crankshaft in the
engine, eliminates the need for scavenging pumps, and keeps the
oil in the sump instead of flooding the crankcase if the craft
is capsized
- Large capacity airbox lowers engine noise and improves air
intake flow
Fuel Injection
- Single throttle body features a large 60mm bore diameter
- Digital fuel injection provides great throttle response, smooth
engine performance and quick acceleration, as well as easy starting
and excellent fuel economy
- High-flow fuel injectors with four orifices are fitted to complement
the increased power output and improve combustion efficiency
Propulsion
- Large-diameter 155mm jet pump efficiently converts the engine's
horsepower into thrust
- Developed based on feedback from Kawasaki's race machines,
this pump is designed to deliver stable output and good "bite,"
even when riding on rough water
- The reverse lever on the left side for easy operation
- The large, sophisticated three-blade impeller unit delivers
both high speed performance and quiet operation
- Eight-vane intake guide smoothes and regulates the flow of
water from the impeller for efficient and powerful propulsion
Ride Plate
- Features a groove from the center to the rear of the ride plate,
to enhance straight-line stability
Hull
- Designed integrates feedback from Kawasaki's IJSBA championship
winning racing machines, the hull offers high stability and responsive
handling in both calm and rough-water conditions
- Delivers the neutral handling and turning characteristics that
made Kawasaki JET SKI personal watercraft famous, yet the hull
enables a high bank angle, for motorcycle-like turning performance
with reduced side G-loads imposed on riders during turns
- The 22.5° V-angle at the bottom of the Ultra LX's hull
helps prevent spinouts during sharp turns and to provide a smoother
ride in rough water
- Placing the battery is inside the front storage area, near
the center of the machine, provide better weight balance in the
hull and frees up space inside the engine bay
- Bottom of the hull slants upwards steeply from the center section
to the bow, allowing the Ultra LX to penetrate swells and waves
with less shock. At low speeds, this provides extreme stability
while at a higher pace the hull can push through waves rather
than bounce over them
- Integrated sponsons extend from the hull, providing stable
wallow-free straight-line performance and contributing significantly
to the Ultra LX's excellent high speed maneuverability while
helping to retain the narrow hull design
Quattro KSD
- The Ultra LX's Kawasaki Splash Deflector uses three bottom
mounted ridges and an additional deflector mounted at the top
to deflect water splashing forward from under the hull
- Whether turning or blasting straight ahead, at high speeds
or low, the Quattro KSD minimize spray, allowing greater rider
concentration
Kawasaki Smart Steering®/SLO-Mode
- Kawasaki Smart Steering® (KSS®) monitors steering input
and engine speed and, when certain conditions are met, raises
rpm to initiate a desired turn, helping new riders better enjoy
the performance of this remarkable machine
- Smart Learning Operation (SLO) allows newer riders to become
familiar with the handling and response of this JET SKI watercraft
at a more relaxed pace before unleashing the full performance
of the Ultra LX
- Two separate keys, one for SLO-mode and one for full-power
operation help prevent confusion over which setting is in use
Comfort and Convenience
- Five-way adjustable handlebars allow operation while standing
or sitting for a wide range of riders
- Relatively narrow seat is comfortable for riding stand-up or
seated, as well as for the passengers
- Ergonomic deck design gives plenty of legroom for rider-friendly
seating accommodations
- A long rear boarding step makes it easy to climb onboard, and
the step retracts inside the bumper to prevent damage
- A quick and easy under hood hose connection allows easy flushing
of sea water out of the engine
- Mirrors mounted on the upper deck facilitate opening of the
hatch cover
Capacious Storage
- The large-capacity, fully sealed 53 gallon storage area with
a detachable storage tray fitted has plenty of room for recreational
equipment
- On the center console is a detachable drink holder with space
for two drink bottles
- Ideal for small items is a compact storage area with the under-seat
rear grip
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Technical Specifications
Engine: Four-stroke, DOHC, four
valve per cylinder, inline four-cylinder
Displacement: 1,498cc
Bore x stroke: 83.0 x 69.2mm
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Cooling system: Inducted water
Fuel system: Digital fuel injection
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Starting: Electric
Lubrication: Semi-dry sump system
Coupling: Direct drive from engine
Propulsion system: 155mm jet pump, axial-flow, single stage
Impeller: Three-blade, oval-edge stainless steel
Thrust: 955 lbs
Seating capacity: Three-person
Load capacity: 496 lbs
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gal
Oil Capacity: 5.3 qt.
Storage capacity: 53 gal
Dry weight: 838 lbs
Overall length: 132.7 in
Overall width: 47 in
Overall height: 45.3 in
Colors: Jet White / Sunbeam Red
* Price and specifications subject to change
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