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Put commanding acceleration, long-distance comfort and serene stability in the same sentence and that can only mean the Kawasaki JET SKI® Ultra® LX sport-touring personal watercraft. Loaded with race technology, Ultra LX is the model that sets the standard for effortless family fun. The addition of a new luxury touring seat that incorporates specific support areas for the rider and passenger, allows the Ultra LX to offer a more comfortable and relaxing ride.
Long legged, versatile performer receives additional touring comfort.
Put commanding acceleration, long-distance comfort and serene stability in the same sentence and that can only mean the Kawasaki JET SKI® Ultra® LX sport-touring personal watercraft. Loaded with race technology, Ultra LX is the model that sets the standard for effortless family fun. The addition of a new luxury touring seat that incorporates specific support areas for the rider and passenger, allows the Ultra LX to offer a more comfortable and relaxing ride.
It’s the hull – the same deep V-hull found in Kawasaki’s Ultra 260LX flagship – that gives the JET SKI Ultra LX confidence-inspiring high-speed stability and excellent rough-water ride manners. The responsive turning and neutral handling hull and its deep 22.5° V-angle slices easily through swells and waves and fluently carves banked turns without imposing high-g loads. This watercraft dexterity reduces rider fatigue and makes for a confidence-inspiring ride even when the conditions are challenging.
However, it’s not just handling that give the Ultra LX its charm. The 1,498cc DOHC in-line four cylinder engine is the other major element of the performance formula. The race-developed propulsion unit – also used on the Ultra 260X – 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. Its stunning, smooth acceleration and power translate into enough speed to satisfy even the most demanding sport riders.
Luxurious rider and refined passenger accommodations polish off the Ultra LX’s sporty abilities. With its specially designed supportive seat and smart five-way adjustable steering handle, the Ultra LX suits a variety of rider sizes and styles from a hard charging standing to a leisurely sitting position.
While riders are enjoying the all-day comfort of the Ultra LX, they can do so with the peace of mind that they have brought everything with them in the industry leading 53 gallons of built-in storage space, or in the detachable storage compartment that can hold even more. Plus the fun can keep going on longer, thanks to its largest in class 20.6 gallon fuel tank, which gives the Ultra LX the longest cruising ranges of any PWC in its class.
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1,498CC, Four-Stroke Engine
Strong 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 protect 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
Large single 60mm throttle body
Digital fuel injection provides great throttle response, smooth engine performance and quick acceleration, as well as easy starting and excellent fuel economy
Four-orifice, high-flow fuel injectors provide efficient combustion
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 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
The reverse lever on the left side for easy operation while the rider modulates the throttle with their right hand
Composite Hull
Design incorporates feedback from Kawasaki’s IJSBA championship winning racing machines for 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 near the center of the machine, optimizes weight balance in the hull and frees up space inside the engine bay to help maximize storage capacity
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. This provides extreme stability at low speeds, while allowing the hull to push through waves rather than bounce over them at a higher pace
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 a narrow hull design
Ride Plate
Features a groove from the center to the rear of the ride plate, to enhance straight-line stability
Quattro KSD
The Ultra LX’s Kawasaki Splash Deflector (KSD) 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 novice 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
New luxury touring seat incorporates specific support areas for the rider and passenger, to offer increased confidence and a more relaxing experience
Five-way adjustable handlebars allow operation while standing or sitting for a wide range of riders
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 is fitted with a detachable storage tray and has plenty of room for recreational equipment
On the center console is a glove box with built-in drink holder incorporating space for two drink bottles
Ideal for small items is a compact storage area under the rear passenger seat
Intake System:Four, large valves per cylinder provide better intake Valve Train:DOHC, four valve per cylinder Propulsion System:155mm jet pump, axial-flow, single stage Impeller:Three-blade, oval-edge stainless steel Ignition:TCBI with Digital Advance Starter:Electric Hull: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. This provides extreme stability at low speeds, while allowing the hull to push through waves rather than bounce over them at a higher pace
