2009 Kawasaki Jet Ski® Ultra® 260X

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2009 3-4 Passenger

 

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2009 Kawasaki Jet Ski® Ultra® 260X Specifications

Identification
Model Type  3-4 Passenger
BASE MSRP(US)  $11,999.00
Dealers  Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Type  In-line
Cylinders  4
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  260 / 194
Horsepower RPM  7750
Cooling  Water (Open Loop)
Valves  16
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  83 / 3.27
Stroke (mm/in)  69.2 / 2.73
Displacement (cc/ci)  1498 / 91.4
Compression Ratio  8.4:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  Yes
Fuel Injector  Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)  60
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Speed Governor  Yes
Kill Switch / Tether Cord  Standard
Sound Reduction  Standard
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Direct Drive
Reverse  Yes
Throttle Type  Finger
Steering:  
Steering Brand  Kawasaki Smart Steering™ (KSS)
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Assist System  Yes
Steering Control  Handlebar
Tilt Steering  Standard
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  11.06
Width (in/mm)  47 / 1193.8
Height (in/mm)  45.3 / 1150.6
Length (ft/ft)  11
Length (ft/in)  1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  1062.8 / 482.1
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)  496 / 225
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  20.6 / 78
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.63
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Seat Shock  No
Number Of Seats  3
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Stand-Up Ride  Standard
Exterior:  
Body Material  Sheet Molded Compound (SMC)
Hull Material  Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
Hull Type  Deep V
Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
Skid Resistant  Yes
Hand Grips  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Adjustable  No
Boarding Step  Standard
Docking Protection  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Oil Pressure Gauge  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Hour Meter  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  12
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  3-Passenger
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2009
Parent Company  Kawasaki
Display Name  Jet Ski® Ultra® 260X
Towing & Hauling:  
Tow Hook  Standard
Drive Line:  
Jet Pump Type  Axial Flow
Jet Pump Diameter (in/mm)  6.1 / 155
Number Of Vanes  8
Impeller Material  Stainless Steel
Number Of Blades  3
Convenience:  
Engine Immobilizer  Standard
Adjustable Handlebars  Standard
Bilge System Type  Automatic Siphon
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lockable Storage  Standard
Cupholder  Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage  Standard
Front Storage Well  Standard
Glass:  
Folding  No
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard

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ULTRA 260X The king of the rough sea.
By Joao Antonio Cesar da Motta(Owner), Mar. 1, 2010
There´s for no one, Yamaha or Sea Doo. The Ultra´s hull is very, very, high performance in the rough sea. Here, in Ilhabela/SP (Brazil), I ride in the rough sea at 70/72 knots, in sea conditions that Yamaha FZS 255 or Sea Doo can not even stay to 50 knots. This, of course, with 105 octane gasoli... Read Full Review

 

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Very fun
By Conner Anderson(Owner), May. 31, 2012
This pwc is very fun and fast. It is great to race against other jet skis and leave them in the dust. Gas is not very sufficient but it is all worth it. It will defiantly show its power with the fast key. I highly recommend this pwc. Read Full Review

 

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Nice Kawi
By Johan(Writer), Jan. 31, 2009

Kawasaki is a true pioneer and leader in the watercraft market - they even own the "jet ski" trademark. The Ultra 260x is one of their leading pwc's and certainly deserves a quick look at your dealership. Read Full Review

 

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