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According to recent confidential information Kawasaki will have just four models in the Jet Ski for the 2008 season. All models will be equipped with a four stroke engine apart from the SX-R which most possibly will be not available in Europe. The STX-12F is not included in the European model range next year a fact that will deviate some customers to other brands. The Ultra 250 LX will show up on the list buts its price has not been confirmed yet. Rumors for the 4T SX-R are getting stronger and stronger since a manufacturer is already on the way to homologate a 4T stand up for next season…

The American company has released a new ride plate for the new muscle craft. According to Riva announcement the new ride plate provides improved handing and top speed, reduces purposing, provides quicker planning and it is IJSBA legal for race use. Additionally, it powder coated to prevent corrosion and it utilizes integrated reverse gate brackets. Its part number is RK21090 and it will set you back at $229,95. Available at www.rivaracing.com

The International Jet Sports Boating Association, together with The Indonesia Jet Sports Boating Association, is very proud to announce that IJSBA Sanctioned PWC racing has been integrated into the curriculum of the first Asia Beach Games held in Bali, Indonesia. This prestigious event, occurring from October 18-26, 2008, marks the start of a tradition of Olympic Games associated with Beach Sports hosted by Asian Nations.“This is truly a testament to the worldwide growth of IJSBA competitions,” said Scott Frazier, IJSBA Managing Director. Becoming part of an Olympic Beach Games shows what our partners are capable of and is one of the strongest rewards of international cooperation. I am proud to support the leadership of Mr. Syaiful Aswar who heads The Indonesia Jet Sport Boating Association.” This development follows the opening of an IJSBA Satellite office in Asia, earlier this year. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is the apex sports body controlling the sports in Asia. It is one of the 5 continental associations recognized by the IOC. http://www.ocasia.org/.

According to a recent report from IJSBA, there will 40 companies representing their products at the famous Paddock Alley of the World Finals 2007: Quakysense, Skat-Trak, Kawasaki Motor Corporation, Bombardier Recreational Products, VP Fuels, McGraw Insurance, Riva, Motorsports, Jet Connection, Pixel This Photography, Jet World, Jet Ski Unlimited, H2O Marine/Gekko Boats, Havasu Speedway, Solas, UMI Racing, JetTrim, Hydroturf, 51Fifty Eyewear, Blowsion, Group K, TBM Racing, Visual Impact Pro, Exotic Signs, West Marine, Jet Pilot, Havasu For Youth, Kent Kawasaki, Blingstar, LegDrag.com, Ridin Dirty, Pismo Beach Surf Slam, JetTribe, IJSBA DVD Merchandise, IJSBA Souveniers/IMS, Wamiltons Customs, Icicles, Ardath Inc., DMP Motorsports, Asia Beach Games, TJSBA/Kings Cup, EZ Dock, Eric Malone Enterprises, Team Faith, Taco Hacienda, FTF Clothing.

BRP marks the 20th anniversary of modern Sea Doo personal watercraft with the 2008 X and Wake models. BRP raises the bar for 2008 with the dramatic new RXP-X 255 and RXT-X 255; and the first-ever personal water craft ballast system on the Sea Doo Wake model. No other manufacturer offers a production watercraft with a performance package which sets a new benchmark in power, acceleration, handling and rider ergonomics. The X models features a race style handlebar and steering system, a special high-grip grip seat, trigger throttle and a new supercharged and intercooled 255hp Rotax 4-TEC engine. The Wake model is equipped with an easy-fill and removable ballast system, also features a large non-skid surface, footrests for the rear-facing spotter and integrates a standard board rack to easily carry a board to and from the ride site. Sea Doo features in total 14 models in the range of pwc.

This season Yamaha makes a big step ahead to the Ski division since the company decided to make crucial changes to the SuperJet. The newly designed SuperJet hull features molded-in sponsons positioned forward on the craft therefore increase the wetted surface area of the hull. This allows the craft to turn easier while making the SuperJet more stable for novice and intermediate level riders. Also, the handlepole is equipped with a corrosion resistant coil spring that makes the handlepole feel lighter for optimal control and reduces rider fatigue. The 2T power plant remained the same for one more year although rumors where talking about a fresh engine. The SuperJet incorporates newly designed integrated graphics according to the company’s racing standards.

Yamaha released a brand new Runabout which is available in two versions the plain and the usual Cruiser. The new FX SHO is equipped with the biggest –in displacement- four stroke engine that has ever been placed on a production personal water craft. Its displacement reaches 1800cc, it is equipped with a Supercharger and it does not have a reduction gearing system to the final drive. Additionally, the fuel system is an EFI unit which utilizes a new electronic management system (Yamaha Engine Management System), is has an independent water-jacketed exhaust manifolds, a thermostatic cooling system and an electronically controlled variable ignition system. The brand new hull features the world’s first hulls and decks manufactured (with new NanoXcel) through cutting edge technology with a 25%loss in weight. The hull measures 3.370mm in length, 1.230mm in width, 376kg in weight and the tank fills up with 70liters of fuel. Yamaha has still not released the horsepower of the new WaveRunner.