2008 Yamaha WaveRunner® VX

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2008 Yamaha WaveRunner® VX Specifications

Identification
Model Type  3-4 Passenger
BASE MSRP(US)  $7,399.00
Dealers  Yamaha Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  MR-1™
Engine Type  Longitudinal In-Line
Cylinders  4
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  110 / 82.1
Horsepower RPM  8000
Cooling  Water (Open Loop)
Valves  20
Valves Per Cylinder  5
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  76 / 2.99
Stroke (mm/in)  58 / 2.29
Displacement (cc/ci)  1052 / 64.2
Compression Ratio  11.4:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Kill Switch / Tether Cord  Standard
Emergency Engine Shut-Off  Standard
Sound Reduction Brand  Yamaha Sound Suppression System (YSSS)
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Direct Drive
Reverse  No
Throttle Type  Finger
Steering:  
Steering Brand  Off-Throttle Assisted Steering™ (OTS)
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Assist System  Yes
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  10.57
Width (in/mm)  46.1 / 1170.9
Height (in/mm)  45.3 / 1150.6
Length (ft/ft)  10
Length (ft/in)  6.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  703 / 319
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)  529 / 240
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  15.9 / 60
Storage Capacity (gal/l)  18.7 / 70.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.5
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Seat Shock  No
Number Of Seats  3
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Body Material  Sheet Molded Compound (SMC)
Hull Material  Sheet Molded Compound (SMC)
Hull Type  Progressive Stepped V
Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
Skid Resistant  Yes
Hand Grips  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Adjustable  No
Boarding Step  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Hour Meter  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  3-Passenger
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2007
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Yamaha
Display Name  WaveRunner® VX
Towing & Hauling:  
Tow Hook  Standard
Drive Line:  
Jet Pump Type  Axial Flow
Jet Pump Diameter (in/mm)  6.1 / 155
Impeller Material  Stainless Steel
Number Of Blades  3
Convenience:  
Bilge System Type  Automatic Siphon
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage  Standard
Front Storage Well  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard

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Hull Paint Problems
Dec. 26, 2010
Purchased 2008 yamaha vx in November of 2008. Machine had less than 2 seasons and less than 75 hours. Only used in fresh water and never left in water overnight and never beached. Paint is coming off in sheets on bottom of hull. Dealer attempted to deal with Yamaha to no avail. I contacted Yamaha... Read Full Review

 

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