Other Has anyone put together a list of all production stand up jetski specs?

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

I have several friends looking to get skis now and they want to know which one to buy. I've told them over and over to just go with a superjet but some of them arent sold. They keep asking, what makes a superjet so much better and why do they cost so much more? I dont have the specs on every ski ever made so all i can say is that i like it more than my 650sx lol. That got us talking. Does anyone know of a spec sheet of every make and model stand up ski that kawasaki and yamaha have made over the years so that someone could make a fact based side by side comparison of the ones they are interested in? it would be super helpful, especially if an unbiased enthusiast put one together also documenting the known issues and complaints of each ski. I realize research on google for each individual make and model could lead to these facts, but an all encompassing list would also be handy, and would possibly make people realize that they should consider another ski they hadnt thought of....or it would just make them see that a Super Jet is the way to go. lol.
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[kevbo]

Old skis are generally in very poor condition, so this is the most important consideration from an ownership perspective. The people you ride with and type of riding that is most popular will dictate your enjoyment of old Kawasakis. At one time the Superjet was considered a turd compared to a 750SX, even a 650SX with a pipe went faster. It took long closed course races and later the barrel roll before Yamaha became the boat to have. Now doing a roll in front of your friends is all that matters, thats why everyone says get a Superjet. Avoid 87-88 650SX, 89-90 have more reliable engines and 91-93 are the best. Avoid the 1992 750SX, 93-95 models are more reliable. The 95 750SXI is reliable but has undesirable carbs and porting. All 750 engines 96 up are the same and the best ones to find.

 

[Vumad]

Spec sheets will not help you.

superjet...
Available newer, so condition is better.
Lots of aftermarket parts available.
Versatile, works great as a race ski or freeride ski
Hasn't changed much since it's inception, lots of used OEM parts available.
Squarenose's are almost just as good if budget is a concern

SXR...
Newest race hull design. Stable and fast, easier to ride, dominates the Superjet in racing, more fun to ride casually (less effort), available newer in good condition
Heavy, not great for freeride, Although good in big surf where the weight is less of an issue

750sx
Budget race ski. Not superior to Superjet, inferior to SXR.

650sx
Good ski for cheap. Price is the only true advantage. Can be plenty fun, just not competitive with other models.

You wont find that in spec sheets. Stock spec sheets also do not identify potential after modifications.

 

[JT_Freeride]

You need to ride all the hulls and I guarantee you will end up with a SuperJet or a SXR if funds isn't a issue. There's a reason that SJs hold there value.