New Yamaha VXR WaveRunner
All-new VXR with upgraded features, new hull and better performance in dealerships soonYamaha Motor Australia has announced the release of the all-new, high-performance VXR WaveRunner, imminently available through authorised dealerships nationwide.
Yamaha says this hard-hitting, light-weight muscle craft has been completely re-engineered from the keel up; effectively re-setting the benchmark for affordable, high-performance watercraft.
NEW FEATURES
Power-to-weight optimisation has been a key element in the design process of all Yamaha performance machines, and the new Yamaha VXR is no-exception to this.
At a glance, the new VXR is larger and aesthetically more aggressive than the previous model featuring a striking new deck with distinctively edgy lines, integrated wing mirrors, and sporty chrome highlights. The addition of a two-piece, sport-bolstered, three-person seat and a larger stern platform with integrated boarding step, gives the rider a secure feel and aids in convenient re-boarding.
NEW HULL
Below the surface is Yamaha’s redesigned, NanoXcel injection-moulded hull and deck. The new high-performance, VXR hull features new strakes, spray-deflecting bow chines, and a new dihedral-shaped keel; a hull shape that delivers a new level of responsive and exciting handling, while promoting a drier and more comfortable ride for all passengers in varying conditions.
Complementing the new hull is the all-new electric trim switch; allowing the rider to finely tune the VXR’s ride to suit the conditions and rider’s style.
UPGRADED PERFORMANCE
Matched to the new performance hull is the largest-capacity production watercraft engine available; Yamaha's big torque, 1.8-litre naturally-aspirated high output marine engine. Yamaha says the VXR sprints from zero to 50kph in under 1.8 seconds.
Yamaha’s RiDE dual throttle control system is a huge advancement in watercraft handling technology, we're told, and has been applied to all Yamaha VX and FX series WaveRunners. The RiDE system, which stands for Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Electronics, allows the rider to simply pull the right-hand throttle lever to go forward, pull the left-hand throttle lever to slow down and reverse. Let go of both levers and the watercraft is in neutral.
The right and left throttle levers can work in unison, at any speed to give the driver maximum control. RiDE utilises a patented bucket design that reverse-thrusts water out the sides of the bucket, directing water in the opposing direction acting as a virtual rudder that keeps the watercraft tracking in the direction the driver intended.
The complete RiDE control system is orchestrated by the electronic Boat Control Unit (BCU), which is tuned at the factory to specifically account for the power and weight of the VXR. This ensures that the VXR performs exceptionally under any throttle input, in all conditions.
The RRP of the VXR is $15,948.90.
Shipments of Yamaha’s new VXR are beginning to arrive at dealerships Australia-wide, in two colours: Black and Laser Yellow Metallic, and Torch Red Metallic. The VXR comes with a three-year factory warranty.
For more information, go to: www.yamaha-motor.com.au/VXR.
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