2022 Kawasaki Ultra 310 LX vs 2016 Kawasaki Ultra 310R
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Just for fun we decided to see how Gina’s 2016 Kawasaki Ultra 310R would compare to Chad’s 2022 Kawasaki Ultra 310LX.
We both agreed it doesn’t get much closer!
Both skis are totally stock and have factory limiters restricting excessive speeds.
We sure had a blast that day, both skis are amazing jetskis.
Go Team Green!
I think that’s the first Ultra v. Ultra run on the internet! Thanks for the vids!
You might be right JD. I had a blast getting the opportunity to ride the new Ultra. So thankful Chad decided to visit with us for a few days. His new ski is beautiful, it was nice to be able to swap up skis and get that first hand experience on how the two models compared. Bottom line they’re both amazing skis end result. Thanks for watching!
Billy D
@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater That's awesome! I was thinking- so your 2016 310r weighs 1,047 LBS and the 2022 310LX weighs 1,089 lbs! So the new ski is 42 lbs heavier- not including the rider. If they were neck and neck, that's pretty amazing that Kawasaki somehow managed to add 42 lbs to the ski and keep the speed metrics competitive with the previous gen.
@@JDsWaterWorld That’s very true, the new ski feels like it just wants to be set free. Stretch her legs out some. Chad can’t wait to see who’s going to put out a SCOM for the new gen first.
@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater As soon as we get a ski, it's going to happen. Hopefully ours are close.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki Jamie I know the world can’t wait till that day comes! Please keep us updated. I truly appreciate you taken the time to visit my channel and watching the video.
Billy D
I have to admit - Kawasaki engines w superchargers - very unique, can listen to it all day long
They sound absolutely amazing for sure!
How’s the reliability of the supercharged Kawasaki engines vs the Yamaha supercharged jet skis?
@danielmarjanovic9957 Very very Reliable Daniel. We have just about 700 hrs on the original motor! It’s been the most reliable PWC in our fleet over the 20+ years of owning several PWC brands. Thanks for watching.
@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater I ask that because I have the 23 ultra 310lx. I love the ski but I kept reading something about the piston issues.
@@danielmarjanovic9957Understandable, 2014-2017ish had some piston issues for sure. No doubt a lot was speed up by owners not running recommend octane. Try to always run 91 or above if possible. If and when you come across low octane at a marina just don’t ride the ski like a jackass 😂 in other words not wide the hell open throttle. Please do the routine maintenance treat her well she would do the same!
Would love to see a video comparing the features of each ski. I guess there was an update in 2014, 2017, and again in 2022.
Appreciate you watching Factionfx. 2014-2021 Kawasaki Ultra 310’s are actually the same for the most part. Difference on 2014-2021 model would only be colors, internal changes like upgraded pistons stuff they usually don’t advertise happening behind the scenes. 2022 -2023 Kawasaki Ultra 310 platform major changes! Same bottom hull, totally different upper deck, electronics and ergonomics. First time as well for Kawasaki to add a brake feature. Hope this information was helpful.
Billy D
@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater thank you for that information. Considering coming the Kawasaki route once prices retreat and stabilize lower. Coming from 2017 Yamaha fxho and gp1800r svho. I like what I have heard about the hulls. Wanting the equivalent to an FX svho cruiser so I think that puts me at a ultra 310LX ?
@@factionfx You won’t be disappointed. Correct the Ultra 310LX would be a great comparison.
Billy D
Looks like you’re both winners in the end!
So so true Brian! Thanks again for watching.
Billy D
Is there much of a difference with rider weight? whenever I see these tests, I always wish we could see another run with the riders swapping ski's just to see the results!!
Not in this case for sure, both skis are a 100% stock from the factory and have speed limiters. End result the newer ski is a little heavier but doesn’t seem to effect it, with that being said Gina’s Kawasaki has 580+ hrs which doesn’t seem to be effecting how good she still performs! But next time I will have to swap riders for sure. Thanks for watching.
@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater I think he meant the guy on the 2022 was like 250 pounds and who knows what the other guy weighted. Maybe 175. So that is 75 pounds right there if that is the case
I appreciate the new tech on the 2022 but in the end you can save THOUSANDS if you're willing to buy something a few years older and get the same performance. This video is an eye opener.
Yeah the tech is unbelievable for sure Alex. Very nice ski end result. Thanks again for watching & please share the video. Also please like & subscribe if you haven’t already.
Billy D
Alex - with the supply and demand imbalance these days the used prices are ridiculous - dealer tried to sell me a year old FX SVHO for $25K and another seadoo 5 year old model w torn seats for $17k so I “settled” on a new model - landing a new one (had to work for it and markup as advertised in Kawi website) felt like I won the lottery
So who won???
@whotube357 Pretty much a tie, both skis are bone stock. Gina’s 2016 Kawi 310R probably had 600+ hrs on it at the time of the run. Chad’s new 2022 Kawi 310LX had only 5-6 hrs. Currently Gina’s jetski is @ 668hrs. Thanks for watching!
I used it o have one of those until we got new ones man are those scary to drive
Nono 123, yeah they sure are a handful at wide open throttle. Specially hard throttle accelerations. Thanks for watching, like & subscribe if you haven’t already.
Billy D
@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater I will
Buy new and wait for months for delivery and pay $24k, or buy used for mid teens $ and have now? Decisions Decisions.
Yeah no doubt, decision decisions for sure. Can’t go wrong either way if you find a clear well maintained Kawi 310. On the upside to the new Kawi you would have a warranty and could purchase extended as well. I’m personally not one for used. I like to have that peace of mind & warranty. Best of luck in your decision making keep us posted.
Billy D
@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater is the 2021 and older 310 lever reverse really that bad? Can you pull up on it at speed to slow rapidly?
@@jetguyfly1 My wife & other friends that own the Kawasaki & other brands with manual level reverse would tell you they’re fine not having it. My wife isn’t looking to switch either. I personally have rode many with and without electric braking system. I owns skis for 20+ years now. Its not enough for me to say, I have to sell my old skis now to have that as a feature. I can say most who have started off with that feature won’t give it up.
It is not honist to go with new Ultra with 2 man in 1! When I ride my 2022 RXP 300 (I am 80 kg), my girlfriend kills the ride!:)
Yeah all of them ride a little different with a passenger. Thanks for watching
Damm both rught there
Very close, neck and neck. Thanks for watching
It's fast
The acceleration is insane for sure on the Kawasaki Ultra 310’s. Oh and the sound of the super charger whistle amazing.
Billy D
Then you see the 2022 yamaha GP1800R SVHO pass them. 🤣
Lol, so son true in calm water. The Kawasaki’s never were top end speed demons. That has never changed, nothing new. But must know that’s not the case in choppy conditions.
@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater
Yes the kawasaki rules chop no doubt. Love the new design. Hey to me the kawasaki and yamaha's are the most reliable ski's on the water.
@@ParrotHead1980 Right on my brother. I completely agree, Gina’s 2016 Kawasaki 310R has been our most reliable ski in our fleet! 572 hrs and rocking out. Thanks again for watching my videos.
Billy D
@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater
That is amazing, well you know kawi was the first jetski to ever hit the beachs back in the 60's. So that tells me they make a solid jetski whether its a standup or sitdown unit. They definetly have the best Hull for big chop. thats why if I have to ride two different jetskis it will always be a yami and a Kawi. No seapoo's in my family!! LOL
@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater wow 570 hrs...stock? How often did you repack the jet pump? Still have my 2011
Aucune évolution du moteur, par rapport à c est défaut 😢
No they sure haven’t. But with that said Gina’s 2016 Kawasaki 310R has just about 600 hrs. Trouble free
Billy D