Kawasaki created a whole new lifestyle with Jet Ski watercraft and introduced the world to a brand new style of recreation. They brought the term Jet Ski to life and have been ruling the market ever since.
Although their collection of 3 seaters are not as much as that of Yamaha or Sea-Doo, they have the most stable and powerful machines in the industry.
Kawasaki 3 Seater Jet Ski
Here is everything you need on Kawasaki three-seater Jet Skis.
Jet Ski STX -15F
Looking for a stable and nimble machine? Then this recreation model will be a deal to steal. Jet Ski STX- 15F is a popular model of Kawasaki. So, popular that it has been in the market for ages.
Top features:
- 4-stroke, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, 4-cylinder inline.
- Induced water cooling system (open loop).
- 16.4 gallons of fuel storage.
- 23.5 gallons of storage capacity.
- Responsive hull design and easy to use.
- Large rear deck.
- Kawasaki smart steering system for smoother functioning.
- Smart learning operation (SLO) mode for new riders.
| PROS | CONS |
| Fastest in the category. Beats all other models in terms of speed. | No changes in model with time. |
| The storage is less. | |
| Reliable design. It has been in the running for quite a while making it trustworthy. | Operates on manual forward, neutral and reverse. |
| Open-loop cooling |
Jet Ski Ultra LX
Features of Kawasaki Ultra LX:
- 4-stroke, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, 4-cylinder inline.
- Induced water (open loop) cooling system.
- 20.6 gallons of fuel capacity and a storage capacity of 60 gallons.
- Has a length of 132.7 inches and 47 inches wide.
- 5-way adjustable handlebar.
- Kawasaki smart steering system helps in handling the watercraft.
- SLO mode for new riders.
| PROS | CONS |
| Stable and bigger hull | It is a heavy watercraft. |
| A lot more storage. | Still uses a manual reverse lever. |
| Hull is designed for rougher waters. | |
| HP is suitable for tow sports. | |
| Adjustable handlebars. | |
| Bigger gas tank. | |
| Reboarding Ladder. |
Supercharged
If you are a fan of a powerful engine, then, the supercharge series will make you gaga. Why? That’s because these are the most powerful Jet Skis in the market today.
In this series, a few models come under the luxury category and rest comes underperformance. That means one thing is certain that they will be highly durable. In fact, these models are bigger than many other models under this category.
Note: Not suitable for beginners as riding these PWCsare very difficult.
Models:
Some common features of these models are:
- 1,498cc, an inline 4-cylinder marine engine with supercharger and intercooler.
- Kawasaki smart steering system that helps in handling the watercraft.
- SLO mode for new riders.
- 56 gallons of storage capacity.
- Fuel capacity of 20.6 gallons.
- Induced Water cooling system.
- Deep V-Hull for excellent performance in rough water.
| JET KI ULTRA 310X | JET KI ULTRA 310X SE | JET KI ULTRA 310R | JET KI ULTRA 310LX |
| 1051.8 lbs in weight | 1051.8 lbs in weight | 1047.4 lbs in weight | 1073.8 lbs in weight |
| Technology such as Electronic Throttle Valves (ETV), cruise control, 5mph mode and fuel economy assistance mode | Technology such as Electronic Throttle Valves (ETV), cruise control, 5mph mode and fuel economy assistance mode | For hardcore recreational and racing riders. | Designed to deliver large quantities of boost at all RPMs from idle to redline. Working in conjunction with an intercooler, it supplies the engine with an uninterrupted flow of cool, dense air for maximum performance gain |
| Equipped with MX style solid mount | |||
| 18 position handlebar | |||
| 5 position adjustable handlebar. | 5 position adjustable handlebar. | Sport seat to maintain the ride position | |
| Special Edition Ebony/Candy Burnt Orange paint | |||
| Jet Sound Audio system | |||
| Enhanced performance and manoeuvrability | |||
| Heat resistant seat cover fabric | |||
| 5 position adjustable handlebar. |
Pros of the Supercharged Series
- Higher horsepower.
- Adjustable handlebars and a reboarding ladder.
- Cruise control and 5 mph mode. Fuel Eco mode also present in few models.
- Larger Gas tanks.
- Total storage capacity is more.
Cons of the supercharged series
- Very heavy
- Manual reverse and forward operations.
- The designs have not changed in years. Yamaha and Sea-Doo have changed the bodies of their models in recent years.
- Expensive.
FINAL THOUGHTS: BEST 3 SEATER KAWASAKI JET SKI
Every product on this list has its own pros and cons. For me personally, these are the ones that tick off maximum boxes.