Kawasaki X2 650 Jet Ski

Description

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• 650cc 2-Stroke Engine
• Trailer & Cover
• Adjustable handlebars

1973 marked the start of the Watergate hearings in the U.S. Senate, ending the career of President Richard M. Nixon. Notable that year was the beginning of an oil embargo, which led to fuel shortages across the globe. It was hardly the best time in history to launch a water toy that burned gasoline. Kawasaki management grabbed a handful of bravery pills and did just that with its Jet Ski. It was a product that created a market where none existed before, and that is still around to this day.

The first Jet Ski was a stand-up only model with a 400cc two-stroke engine, articulating handlebars and a trigger throttle. Hand-built in Akashi, Japan, it wasn’t easy to ride, but it was something new to get people out on the water and it made a big splash.

About the time Margaret Thatcher was elected Prime Minister, Kawasaki began mass-producing the Jet Ski 400. The same year “Jet Ski” became a registered trademark of Kawasaki.

Numerous trademark battles led to the creation of the catchy term “personal watercraft,” or PWC for short.

Things were moving at pace now. By 1980, Jet Ski racing became its own sport, going global with the International Jet Ski Boating Association. But the market for the stand-up watercraft wasn’t limitless. Kawasaki knew that new products would reinvigorate sales and in 1986, Kawasaki released the new X2, a two-person hybrid jet ski that gave riders the option to either sit or stand.

• Kawasaki X2 650
• 650cc 2-Stroke Engine
• Trailer
• Cover
• Adjustable handlebars
• Largely standard
• Clamp-on on outriggers/pontoons
• These make the ski much more stable for less experienced riders or when carrying a passenger
• Hydro mats

Our vendor says: “It comes with detachable floats, cover and trailer with trailer board and lights.” He has also let us know that there is a small scrape to the underside; likely caused from the Jet Ski being launched from a shingle beach.

Summary

An easy, cheap, way to get out on the water this Summer. These later jet skis are much more like motorbikes on water. With the clamp-on outriggers this one is suitable for those less adventurous or new to the sport. Or they can easily be removed and wheyey hay… Great fun. Sensibly reserved.

Vehicle Location: Braintree, Essex CM7 – it’s the responsibility of the winning bidder to make collection / transportation arrangements directly with the vendors.

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