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The American firm Group K is a well known company in the pwc scene and its famous for the hop up kits as well as the restorations done to pwc engines. Additionally, it designs and fabricates special parts in order to achieve better engine operation especially to older engine models. The pictures X-2, is a unique example of Group K. It is equipped with a West Coast expansion chamber, a flame arrester adaptor and an aftermarket filter. The restoration and the quality of the craftsmanship are beyond any comment.

Recently, Greek importers of Kawasaki Jet Ski, Teomoto S.A. readjusted the price list for the year 2007 of the Jet Ski models. Teomoto will import the new models (Ultra 250x, STX-15F, SXT-12F and the 800 SX-R) and also it will sell some units of the 1100 STX DI and the Ultra 150. According to Teomoto S.A. the price of the brand new Ultra 250X will reach the 17.250euros and the prices for the rest of the models appear as follows: STX-15F (14.800), SXT-12F9(12.950), 800 SX-R(8.900), 1100 STX DI(11.700) and the Ultra 150(11.500).

Former GP250 World Champion and current MotoGP Kawasaki Racing Team rider, Fenchman Olivier Jacque revealed in his interview at www.jetskiworld.gr that he is a fanatic personal water craft rider. Actually, Jacque is an owner of a brand new Kawasaki X-2 and currently keeps fit by riding it. Additionally, Jacque referred to the superb characteristics and the great feeling of the new hull of the X-2, details which proved that he is a very good rider and user of personal water crafts.

Pascal Barriac, Team owner of the JFC Team, was in Florida along with young Frenchman, Jean B. Botti in order to carry out some testing at Riva Racing. Botti was keen on testing some special parts for the new Ultra 250X since he will compete with this model once again at the European Endurance Championship. According to Pascal, Botti tested and evaluated some parts (intake grate, ride plate, sponsons, etc). Both returned back to France and the Team expects to receive some more parts in order to continue the testing, possibly in Corsica.

According to the Kawasaki importer, Teomoto A.E. the brand new Kawasaki Ultra 250X, will be distributed in Greece though the company’s dealership at the end of March. Recently (9/2/07) the company has announced that the price of the 250horsepower Jet Ski, which costs 16.950euros, is a reasonable price according to the standards of its class. Additionally, Teomoto A.E. announced that they still have in stock some units of the Ultra 150 and the STX-1100 DI offered at a reasonable price.

Recently Chris MacClugage, owner of MaccRacing informed us that he had carried out some testing in Lake Havasu in order to evaluate some new parts for the Kawasaki Ultra 250X. Along with Bill Chapin from R&D they tried to enhance the top speed of this craft. MaccRacing has already released a new carbon fiber hull which reduces the total weight of the heavy craft. MacClugage has announced that the lightweight hull is available in carbon fiber ($10.000) and in fiberglass ($6.500) and comes along with the OEM deck. Also, there is project which will feature an Ultra hull with a 15Fengine equipped with a Turbocharger. Whoever needs more horsepower just has to get in contact with MaccRacing (contact@maccracing.com).

According to the importers Kawasaki and Yamaha of personal water crafts in Greece, the customers will not be able to get legal documentation for the 2007 Ski’s (800 SX-R and SuperJet) since they no longer comply with the EC rules. The headquarters of these importers were informed that these Ski’s can only be used by racers and not for weekend enthusiasts. Even if this is legal in some States in the U.S. or some other European countries, in Greece no one is allowed to ride a personal water craft without having the appropriate documentation and insurance. Therefore, it is not clear yet whether there will be a specific formula for the pwc racers that what to buy any of these Ski’s.