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NEWS (ENG)

Read the report and enjoy the photos published under the Features Section. Also, the results of all Pro Classes are published in the same story.

This is the last original, two-stroke powered Jet Ski made by Kawasaki, the company that pioneered the sport and brought it to the real world as mass production unit. The 800 SX-R was introduced in 2003 and changed the spec in the Ski class due to its outstanding performance and unique hull design that in a years time became racer’s favourite. The SX-R has been the best-selling stand up model for the last three years running, proving it’s the class leader. As it enters the 38th and final year of production, the 800 SX-R will bear special colors and graphics, to recognize the 37 years of liquid fun that preceded it. The question remains whether Kawasaki will introduced the next generation of Ski with a four-stroke version.

At the World Finals Bullett Racing presented a hull for the 800 SX-R that features significant modifications in the keel from the front towards the middle part of the hull. It also features the built-in sponsons like the standard lightweight hull that was introduced during summer. The particular hull is very light and can accommodate twin and triple Kawasaki engines, features dual cooling lines, trim line and everything can be bolt on to it. We expect to receive further information from Bullett Racing regarding the advantage of this hull.

R&D Performance is proud to announce the release of the new SHO/FZR Pro Comp. Clutch Saver Driveline Couplers. The new clutch saver design increases the rotational mass of the 1800cc engine. The engineers at R&D added approximately 1.5 pounds of weight to the driveline couplers to increase the rotational mass of the engine. The added mass dampens the moment of inertia and absorbs shock that the supercharger clutch and pump impeller receive each time the engine accelerates. The result is smoother engine performance with added clutch life and reduced prop shock and cavitation. These precision couplers are made from billet aircraft aluminum and CNC machined to exact tolerance. Also available for MOD SHOP conversion hull kits. PT#612-01801….For SHO/FZR…Retail $349.95, PT#612-01802….For MOD SHOP YAM/KAW Conversion Hull…Retail $349.95 Now available from R&D.

Read all about it under Race Tests section and find out what Bill Chapin (R&D) and Lee Manvell built and how well it performed. The test was carried out one day after the World Finals at Body Beach. Do not miss it. The funny thing is that there is more to from R&D in the near future…

Ex-Freestyle champion and stuntman Larry Rippenkroeger was present at the World Finals along with producing partners, Kyle Collinsworth and Greg Pellerito will be attending this year’s World Finals accompanied by a film crew shooting footage to be used in a feature film entitled “Hot Water”. According to Rippenkroeger “I’ve always wanted to bring some of the fun and excitement I experienced on the IJSBA tour to the big screen. We have a great script, a great director and are in the casting process with some of the top names in Hollywood”. Rippenkroeger and his production team did not want to miss the opportunity to capture the excitement of this year’s World Finals. Filming was continued in Havasu even after the World Finals. We hope to hear soon from Rippenkroeger further details of this upcoming Film.

hen Kawasaki launched SX-R 800 back in 2003 celebrated its 30th anniversary in the Jet Ski scene since it was the first manufacturer to produce the magnificent stand up that made the world spin around and get in to a new water sport. 2011 will mark, most probably, the end of the stand up era (equipped with 2-stroke engines) and possibly the thrilled Jet Ski that Kawasaki had produced 37 ago. This anniversary Logo Kawasaki introduced to the last 2-stroke Stand Up model that came from the production line.