Honda question

[jwsimmons]

I'm just curios, I rode a Honda jetski a few years ago (I think it was a 2004 or 2005 model). I want to say it was a 1200 cc engine or there abouts. Does that sound right? The boat was a 3 seater. Does anyone know the top speed of those?

 

[Rob454]

Re: Honda question

Realistically id say no more than 54-56 non turbo and mabey 58-60 for a turbo model. When I had my hopped up Raider 1100 I smoked those things all day long at the river and I only had a top speed of about 64.
I think theire great skis. i hvent kept up on reliability issues but I never see any at my buddys jet ski shop unless theire there for tune up stuff

 

[AaronG]

Re: Honda question

I have a 2 seat R12. Its the non turbo version and does 58. I believe the 3 seat non turbo version does about 54. The turbo two seater does 62-63 and the turbo 3 seater does 59 or so. Definately not the fastest skis on the water, but probably the nicest looking and possibly the best built. The guy I ride with has a 1997 GP1200. We are about equal in terms of performance. The differnence is my ski is silent, uses less than half the fuel, and is way more comfortable to ride.

 

[KeltonKrew]

Re: Honda question

I have a 2005 F-12X (turbo). speedo says 63 but actually it's only about 60.

very dependable..I have about 100 hours on mine and I have only had to change the oil/filter and that's about it...keep it lubed and clean....

very comfortable ride and looks awesome