2008 Yamaha WaveRunner® VX Cruiser

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2008 3-4 Passenger

 

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2008 Yamaha WaveRunner® VX Cruiser
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2008 Yamaha WaveRunner® VX Cruiser Specifications

Identification
Model Type  3-4 Passenger
BASE MSRP(US)  $8,399.00
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)  110 / 82.1
Horsepower RPM  8000
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  11.4:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Fuel Injector  Yes
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
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)  10.57
Width (in/mm)  46.1 / 1170.9
Height (in/mm)  45.3 / 1150.6
Length (ft/ft)  10
Length (ft/in)  6.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  712 / 323
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)  529 / 240
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  15.9 / 60
Storage Capacity (gal/l)  18.7 / 70.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.48
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Seat Shock  No
Number Of Seats  3
Backrest Type  Fixed
Backrest Location  Driver and Passenger
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Body Material  Sheet Molded Compound (SMC)
Hull Material  Sheet Molded Compound (SMC)
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
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  3-Passenger
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2007
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Yamaha
Display Name  WaveRunner® VX Cruiser
Towing & Hauling:  
Tow Hook  Standard
Drive Line:  
Jet Pump Type  Axial Flow
Jet Pump Diameter (in/mm)  6.1 / 155
Impeller Material  Stainless Steel
Number Of Blades  3
Convenience:  
Engine Immobilizer  Standard
Alarm System  Standard
Bilge System Type  Automatic Siphon
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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Not many hours yet, but loving it
By AJ Jones(Owner), Feb. 27, 2009
I have driven several different PWC's before and to me they are all similar.



Pros: Very stable in the water even when not moving. The seat is perfect. After riding with the seat on this craft, I would never get one without this type of seat. Has pleanty of power and will run.



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design flaws and problems - over ALL good PWC
By ANGIE ANGELO(Owner), May. 1, 2016
1. Reverse spring keeps coming off.

2. Mirrors are down too low and knock off by dock (design flaw) mirrors need to be higher up.

3. When riding 3 people weight 300lbs PSC become squarely

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