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2008 Yamaha WaveRunner® FX HO

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2008 3-4 Passenger

 

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2008 Yamaha WaveRunner® FX HO Specifications

Identification
Model Type  3-4 Passenger
BASE MSRP(US)  $10,599.00
Dealers  Yamaha Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  MR-1™
Engine Type  Longitudinal In-Line
Cylinders  4
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  160 / 119.4
Horsepower RPM  10000
Cooling  Water (Open Loop)
Valves  20
Valves Per Cylinder  5
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  76 / 2.99
Stroke (mm/in)  58 / 2.29
Displacement (cc/ci)  1052 / 64.2
Compression Ratio  11.9:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Fuel Injector  Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)  42
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Speed Governor  Yes
Kill Switch / Tether Cord  Standard
Emergency Engine Shut-Off  Standard
Sound Reduction Brand  Yamaha Sound Suppression System (YSSS)
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Direct Drive
Reverse  Yes
Adjustable Throttle  Standard
Throttle Type  Finger
Steering:  
Steering Brand  Off-Throttle Assisted Steering™ (OTS)
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Assist System  Yes
Steering Control  Handlebar
Tilt Steering  Standard
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  11.06
Width (in/mm)  48.4 / 1229.4
Height (in/mm)  45.7 / 1160.8
Length (ft/ft)  11
Length (ft/in)  0.7
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  773 / 350
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)  529 / 240
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  18.5 / 70
Storage Capacity (cuft/gal/l)  4.1 / 26.4 / 100
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.36
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Seat Shock  No
Number Of Seats  3
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Body Material  NanoXcel™
Hull Material  NanoXcel™
Hull Type  Progressive Stepped V
Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
Skid Resistant  Yes
Hand Grips  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Adjustable  No
Boarding Step  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Tachometer  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)  3-Passenger
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2004
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Yamaha
Display Name  WaveRunner® FX HO
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)  3.4 / 86.8
Impeller Material  Stainless Steel
Number Of Blades  3
Trim System Brand  Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
Trim System Type  Manual
Convenience:  
Engine Immobilizer  Standard
Adjustable Handlebars  Standard
Alarm System  Standard
Bilge System Type  Automatic Siphon / Electric Pump
Reduce Speed  Yes
Ignition Disable  Yes
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Number Of Cupholders  2
Glove Box / Dash Storage  Standard
Front Storage Well  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard
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handeling and top speed
By robert scavone(Owner), Jul. 19, 2010
This machine turns on a dime, goes right where i point it at a blazing top speed of 65mph. With the right water conditions of course. Pure adrenilan rush it will throw you off if you dont respect its power. best looking ski on the lake by far. nano-technology ,lighter power to weight ratio than anyt... Read Full Review

 

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Best of the best
By shawn babines(Owner), Jul. 11, 2016
Purchased this as a family ski. Previously have ridden Tiger Shark and other Yamaha products, and Kawasaki stand up models. While I know its not a new model. It is a 2008 and mine had low hours on it. 80 hours to be specific. Over all the handling is great, even with 2 passengers. It rides the ocean... Read Full Review

 

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Ultimate Reliability
By Trevor(Owner), Sep. 15, 2018
Had this Ski for a few years now and has never let me down. Obviously bought 2nd hand and is great bang for your buck ski. Used for Tow In surfing heaps and also can jump waves on it. Have reached 60MPH on a very flat day on a river. Great all round ski. Read Full Review

 

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Great Waverunner
Mar. 15, 2012
to brad Johnsons review:

when you were riding the wave runner you had the LCD screen on Km/hr not mph. They come stock with km/hr as the default setting and you have to change it to mph.

However this wave runner does go fast and has good gas milage. i have got the LCD screen to say 69mph, but i... Read Full Review

 

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What a Amazing ski
By Dorothy Packett(Owner), Apr. 30, 2018
I bought this ski used at a dealership.
Never no issues with this ski
and it's a Cadillac on the water.
Very comfortable and cuts through the waves like butter. Read Full Review

 

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