Honda Jet Ski Top Speed
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Hey, i know this isn't related to atv's, but i recently purchased two of the 3 seater Honda 1200 turbo Jet skis, and let me say, they're sweet. They accelerate like crazy, and are definitly fun, but i have one question.
My dealer,as well as pre read information, said that the jet skis will reach a top speed of around 80mph, however, i've only been able to reach about 61mph. I've ridden them on smooth water, and i'm an average size person, 175lbs. Why aren't they reaching top speed, or am i expecting too much out of them???
My dealer,as well as pre read information, said that the jet skis will reach a top speed of around 80mph, however, i've only been able to reach about 61mph. I've ridden them on smooth water, and i'm an average size person, 175lbs. Why aren't they reaching top speed, or am i expecting too much out of them???
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ive read somewere(cant remember were but it wasnt at my dealer)that those turbo skis can do about 80.Think about it those things have 4cylender turbo' d motors(if were talking about the same one,cause i know honda makes a 4cylender turbo ski)then you would think about 80 seems right.
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That dealer is blowing some serious smoke up your tailpipe saying it will do 80MPH. Some will accelerate much faster than others but your not going to find a stock PWC that will go over 65MPH out of the box on a radar gun. Most top out in the lower 60's. The on board speedos are not very accurate and can be off by as much as 10MPH.
Motorcycle/ATV/PWC salesman are just as bad as car salesman. They will tell you whatever they think you want to hear to get a sale.
Motorcycle/ATV/PWC salesman are just as bad as car salesman. They will tell you whatever they think you want to hear to get a sale.