2012 Kawasaki STX 15F

Warm weather plus water plus fun equals Jet Ski®. At least, that's how personal watercraft enthusiasts usually see it. And with the STX®-15F, these folks have the vehicle to finish that equation with a perfect day of fun on the water. It’s complete with 160 horsepower — making it the most powerful watercraft in its class. The STX’s composite hull offers stable yet sporty handling, and the abundance of rider-friendly features, not to mention serious value, will keep riders grinning all day long. • 160-horsepower engine is the most powerful in its class • Digital fuel injection provides smooth performance and excellent fuel economy • Composite hull facilitates stable yet sporty handling • Digital instrumentation includes a speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge • Class-leading storage lets you take all your gear with you 1,498cc Engine • Four-stroke engine provides incredibly strong low • and mid-range torque • Produces 160 horsepower , the most powerful engine in its price range • Dual overhead cams (DOHC) are light and compact for less valve train inertial mass • Large valves provide better intake and exhaust flow to improve torque and power • Intake and exhaust valve lift, as well as cam timing, are optimized to reduce exhaust emissions • Large capacity airbox cuts down engine noise and provides good air intake flow • Intake tract designed for maximum performance • Digital fuel injection provides great throttle response, smooth engine performance, quick acceleration, easy starting and excellent fuel economy • Tip-over protection shuts engine off if craft tilts more than 61 degrees • Waterproofed ECU and ignition coils protect the ignition system from electrical shorts • Unique semi-dry sump oil system lowers the crankshaft in the engine, eliminates the need for scavenging pumps, and keeps the oil from flooding the crankcase if the craft is capsized • Kawasaki’s patented oil separator provides fail-safe venting for the crankcase and prevents oil from flowing into the intake tract if the craft is capsized • Has earned a Three-Star Ultra-Low Emissions rating, meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s strictest standards, as well as the California Air Resources Board’s standards