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2008 Yamaha WaveRunner® GP 1300R

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2008 Yamaha WaveRunner® GP 1300R Specifications

Identification
Model Type  2-Passenger
BASE MSRP(US)  $9,699.00
Dealers  Yamaha Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Type  Longitudinal In-Line
Cylinders  3
Engine Stroke  2-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  170 / 126.9
Horsepower RPM  7000
Cooling  Water (Open Loop)
Valve Configuration  Reed Valve
Bore (mm/in)  84 / 3.31
Stroke (mm/in)  78 / 3.07
Displacement (cc/ci)  1297 / 79.1
Compression Ratio  5.9:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas / Oil Injected
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Speed Governor  No
Kill Switch / Tether Cord  Standard
Sound Reduction Brand  Yamaha Sound Suppression System (YSSS)
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Direct Drive
Reverse  No
Throttle Type  Finger
Steering:  
Steering Brand  Off-Throttle Assisted Steering™ (OTS)
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Assist System  Yes
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  9.62
Width (in/mm)  45.3 / 1150.6
Height (in/mm)  40.2 / 1021.1
Length (ft/ft)  9
Length (ft/in)  7.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  655 / 306
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)  353 / 160
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  15.9 / 60
Storage Capacity (cuft/gal/l)  0.6 / 4.8 / 18
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.98
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Seat Shock  No
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Body Material  Sheet Molded Compound (SMC)
Hull Material  Sheet Molded Compound (SMC)
Hull Type  Semi V
Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
Skid Resistant  Yes
Hand Grips  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Adjustable  Yes
Boarding Step  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Oil Pressure Gauge  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Hour Meter  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Service Reminder  Standard
Voltage Meter  Standard
Trim Indicator Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  2-Passenger
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Yamaha
Display Name  WaveRunner® GP1300R
Towing & Hauling:  
Tow Hook  Standard
Drive Line:  
Jet Pump Type  Axial Flow
Jet Pump Diameter (in/mm)  6.1 / 155
Jet Pump Reduction-Nozzle Diameter (in/mm)  3.3 / 85
Impeller Material  Stainless Steel
Number Of Blades  3
Pitch (degrees)  16.3
Trim System Brand  Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
Trim System Type  Manual
Number Of Trim Positions  5
Convenience:  
Bilge System Type  Automatic Siphon / Electric Pump
Storage:  
Glove Box / Dash Storage  Standard
Front Storage Well  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Decal Kit  Standard
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No hassles
By Eben Nel(Owner), Nov. 18, 2010
I switched to Yamaha Waverunners because of their reputation as a reliable, durable ski. My GP1300R has proven to be a delight in the water and pleasure to pilot. Fuel consumption is much better than my previous brand and lots of extra power with no frills and electronic gadgets that break. I am ver... Read Full Review

 

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By mitch(Owner), Jun. 16, 2012
My GP1300R is 5 years old and still one of the fastest skis out there esp on top end. I have never had a problem with it and it always runs like a top! Well worth the money, too bad you cant buy them anymore. You get all the performance of the supercharged and turbocharged ski's without any of t... Read Full Review

 

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Awful
By Liliana Niles(Owner), May. 27, 2010
Has been nothing but a lemon. Spent more time in the shop than in the water. Yamaha now after several repairs refused to pay for replacing the pistones and blame it on water in the fuel. If you are considering buying it think twice. Read Full Review

 

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