Kawasaki Ultra 250x

The Ultra 250x was the top of the range performance personal watercraft from Kawasaki from its creation until 2008. With an intercooled, supercharged 1500cc 4 stroke engine, the Ultra 250x developed 250 horse power.It was revered as the highest powered 3 seater personal watercraft of the year, that was until the year 2009 brought the Kawasaki 260x. The Ultra 260x has taken the place of the 250x and it has a 10 horsepower increase over the 250x making it have 260 horsepower.

There is now an Ultra 300X by Kawasaki for 2011.

Production Notes Year(s) of production: 2007-2008 (Was replaced in 2009 by the 260x)

Specifications

ENGINE: JT1500B7F

Type: 4-stroke In-Line Four

Displacement: 1,498 cm3

Bore and Stroke: 83 x 69.2 mm

Compression ratio: 7.8:1

Induction: Roots-Type Supercharger With An Air-to-Water Intercooler

Maximum Boost: 11.4 psi

Valve system: DOHC, 16 valves

Fuel system: Digital Fuel injection: (ø60 mm x 1)

Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance

Starting: Electric

Cooling: Inducted water

Lubrication: Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump

DRIVE SYSTEM Coupling: Direct drive from engine

Type: Axial flow, single stage

Thrust: 6,780 N {692 kgf}

Impeller diameter: ø155

Steering: Steerable Jet Nozzle

PERFORMANCE

Maximum power: 220 kW {300 PS}(250 HP) / 7,750 rpm

Maximum torque: 237 N.m {24.2 kgf.m} / 6,500 rpm

DIMENSIONS Overall length: 3,370 mm

Overall width: 1,190 mm

Overall height: 1,150 mm

Dry weight: 410 kg

Fuel capacity: 78 litres