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The new R&D Waste Gate Block-Off kit for Ultra 250X is designed to block-off the inconsistent OEM waste gate. The CNC machined part allows the supercharger to deliver its boost without premature pressure loss from a leaking waste gate. Kit comes complete with gaskets and hardware. Part # 611-26001 Order at www.rd-performance.com

Riva Racing has manufactured a set of sponsons for the Kawasaki Ultra. These sponsons deliver a significant improvement over the stock sponsons with superior blade design and backing plate. They include a bulletproof mounting system that features three anchor points with billet inserts in sponson fins. Backing plate is precision machined from high strength billet aluminium that is anodized to prevent corrosion. Sponson depth is adjustable to control the amount of influence they have on the craft. The sponsons can be installed easily with no drilling required. The sponsons costs $389,85.

The Italian firm has released a new wetsuit for personal water craft riders recently. It is constructed from 3mm neoprene and it is totally redesigned. It utilizes a new cut round the neck, short sleeve and it has soft injected rubber inserts on knee and tibia. The close fit and ergonomic cut remains a unique feature of the new Dainese wetsuit. The back opening zip utilizes an ergonomic use. The new looks are enhanced by the fresh thermoformed logo on chest.

This custom Macc Racing Fold-Out chair is great for all occasions. Chair comes with two cup holders, side zipper pocket, and carrying case that has the Macc Racing logo on the front and back sides. It represents Macc Racing in style. You can order it through MaccRacing.com and it costs $29.95.

The Austrian personal water craft manufacturer has recently announced its cooperation with the Italian firm Benelli Motori (Pesaro/Italy). Hydrospace was the first personal water craft manufacturer who built a four stroke ski with pure race use orientation. Now, the Austrian personnel are working hard in order to produce a series of Runabout crafts which will be equipped with four stroke engines supplied by Benelli. According to a source from the Factory there will be three different engine packages available ranging from 160-300hp.

The JFC Team has recently designed a new lightweight hood for the Kawasaki Ultra 250X in its effort to reduce the craft’s overall weight. The new hood consists of one piece and weighs 10kg less than the OEM which is assembled by four pieces. The team mechanic Jeremy holds one of the prototype hoods. Team manager Pascal Barriac believes that it is possible to remove a total of 25kg from the overall weight of the Ultra, a fact that will increase its overall performance. In order to get one,you just contact Barriac at barriac@hotmail.com

We visited the headquarters of the JFC Team of Pascal Barriac in order to test ride the new Ultra 250X in Montereau in the South of Paris. The newly designed hull enables you to ride it like a motorcycle, a fact that minimizes in a great percentage its original weight, helping you to ride it without put in too much effort. It is very stable when you are at maximum speed traveling in a straight line, even when the GPS showed 70mph constantly. Additionally it performed remarkably in sweepers with three quarters of the throttle, without having the tendency to hydro slide the rear end. You can lean it over and turn sharply around the buoy as if you are riding a racing 250 road bike. The stoke sponsons and ride plates seem to perform a lot better than on any other muscle craft. The adjustable handlebar enhances the ergonomics and the spray deflector works perfectly. The particular craft we tested was a preproduction unit and used an aftermarket hood which was lighter than stock. Overall the new Ultra is a superb muscle craft with great bottom end acceleration and strong mid power, ideal for the weekend warriors and Off-shore enthusiasts.