1995 SP 580
The SP model is Seadoo's base model. The most simple reliable machine you can get. The 580.1CC 2 stroke oil injected engine wont die after hundred of hours. The machine is simple, no gauges or information center. Just a Start / stop button, fuel switch and throttle. It is a fairly fast for its engine displacement, and the hull is small and light so you can man handle it. good on fuel as well. with a top speed of 40.0 MPH and decent acceleration.
Top speed - - - - - X X
acceleration - - - - - X X
fuel eficiency - - - - X X X X x
Handling - - - - - X X X
2UP Ride - - - - - - X X
Top speed - - - - - X X
acceleration - - - - - X X
fuel eficiency - - - - X X X X x
Handling - - - - - X X X
2UP Ride - - - - - - X X
1996 SP 580
The 1996 Was pretty much the same as the 1995. Some decals changed and part of the hull at the back and the ride plate changed slightly. It Handles a litle bit better the the 1995 model but everything else is exactly the same.
Top speed - - - - - X X
acceleration - - - - - X X
fuel eficiency - - - - X X X X x
Handling - - - - - X X X X
2UP Ride - - - - - - X X
Top speed - - - - - X X
acceleration - - - - - X X
fuel eficiency - - - - X X X X x
Handling - - - - - X X X X
2UP Ride - - - - - - X X
1996 HX 720
The seadoo HX was the most extreme sport model availiable. It was a small light hull (Very narrow) with a powerfull engine. This machine was VERY hard to ride at low speeds. idling was almost impossible. Very fast, not sure exactly of the top speed, but around 50 MPH maybe a bit over. was rated for two people, but dont try it. Also this was the first model to ever feature a suspension in the seat.
Top speed - - - - - - X X X
Acceleration - - - - - X X X
Fuel Efficiency - - - X X
Sport Handling - - X X X X
Stability - - - - - - - - X
Top speed - - - - - - X X X
Acceleration - - - - - X X X
Fuel Efficiency - - - X X
Sport Handling - - X X X X
Stability - - - - - - - - X
1996 GSX 800
This seoadoo hade decent performance with the engine it had. It looked like a fairly sporty model, but had a slightly awkward feeling when sitting on it and riding. this 2 stroke engine had powervalves and requires a motor oil designed for use with power valves. The engine produces about 110 HP The top speed was about 50 MPH. The 2006 Model had an RPM gauge but no Speedo. It also had VTS (variable Trim). We Baught these machines used so I cannot say whether it was losing performance or not. This one did have a worn impellor that affected the take off speed.
Top Speed - - - - - X X X
Acceleration - - - - X X X
Fuel Efficiency - - XX
Handling - - - - - - X X X
Top Speed - - - - - X X X
Acceleration - - - - X X X
Fuel Efficiency - - XX
Handling - - - - - - X X X
1997 GSX 800
We Purchased the 96 and 97 as a pair. The Differences were the colors, and the gauges, the 97 had a more advanced information center includiong a speedometer. The Analoge RPM gauge was replaced with the Speedometer, the RPMs could be monitored by the information center. This machine had less hours, and the impellor was in better shape so it was slightly faster, This unit was also missing a side sponson, and handling alot different. Because both of these situations were not a factory modification, and were cause by lack of maintanance, I will not change the ratings on the machine, It was Exactly the same as the 1996.
Top Speed - - - - - X X X
Acceleration - - - - X X X
Fuel Efficiency - - X X
Handling - - - - - - X X X
Top Speed - - - - - X X X
Acceleration - - - - X X X
Fuel Efficiency - - X X
Handling - - - - - - X X X
1998 GTX Limited
This was a Ski I baught off Ebay. It looked sharp in the dark red burgandy paint. and the 130 HP 951 CC 2 stroke engine produces good power. It does feel pretty sporty for a 3 passenger watercraft. and it does look really good. The top speed is about 50-55 MPH My speedometer again didnt work, but It was a GPS test. Closer to the 55. This machine has lots of power to ride with 3 full sized adults or pull a tube or water skiier. maybe even 2 tubes.
Top Speed - - - - - - - X X X x
Acceleration - - - - - - X X X x
Fuel Efficiancy - - - - X X
Ride w/ Passenegr - X X X X X
Handling - - - - - - - - X X X X
Top Speed - - - - - - - X X X x
Acceleration - - - - - - X X X x
Fuel Efficiancy - - - - X X
Ride w/ Passenegr - X X X X X
Handling - - - - - - - - X X X X
2001 XP Limited
The seadoo XP Limited was one of the sportiest and fastest models avaliable at the time. the 130 hp 951cc engine powered it without hesitation. it had a top speed of about 50-55 mph. It really shined when it came to handling. it had a simular, but much more stable design compared to the HX model, including the built in suspenion in the seat. it could turn on a dime, and with the VTS it could even jump out of the water with ease.
Top Speed - - - - - - X X X X
Acceleration - - - - - - X X X X
Fuel Efficiency - - - - - X X x
Fide w/ passenger - - X X
Handling - - - - - - - - X X X X x
Top Speed - - - - - - X X X X
Acceleration - - - - - - X X X X
Fuel Efficiency - - - - - X X x
Fide w/ passenger - - X X
Handling - - - - - - - - X X X X x
2006 GTI 130
We purchased 2 of these machines used, with over 500 HRs on them each!!! Both engines still ran extremely well. for a 130 they had good power and a good top speed around 50 MPH. because of the hours on the units, and how well they ran. i give them 5 stars, or 100% for reliability!! Handling and ride was also very good. Very wel rounded machine, something kind of good at a bit of everything including pulling tubes, sport single riding was ok. felt good with three people.
Top Speed - - - - - - - - X X X x
Acceleration - - - - - - - X X X x
Fuel Efficiency - - - - - X X X X
Handling - - - - - - - - X X X X
Ride w/ pasenger - - X X X X X
Reliability /life span - X X X X X 100%
Top Speed - - - - - - - - X X X x
Acceleration - - - - - - - X X X x
Fuel Efficiency - - - - - X X X X
Handling - - - - - - - - X X X X
Ride w/ pasenger - - X X X X X
Reliability /life span - X X X X X 100%
2007 RXP 215
The RXP 215 is the newest, most powerfull machine we have owned. With a top speed of 71 MPH it is very fast. It also gets there really fast. from an idle, if you pin it wide open it will jump this machine out of the water. This leads me to believe that you cannot get any more out of the hole acceleration than this, it handles sharp at all speeds. This machine is the 2 person model, and is not for pulling tubes, though it has lots of power to do so.
Top speed - - - - - - - X X X X X
Acceleration - - - - - - - X X X X X
Fuel Efficiancy - - - - - X X X X
Handling - - - - - - -- - X X X X X
Ride w/ passeneger - X X X x
Top speed - - - - - - - X X X X X
Acceleration - - - - - - - X X X X X
Fuel Efficiancy - - - - - X X X X
Handling - - - - - - -- - X X X X X
Ride w/ passeneger - X X X x
2011 GTI SE
The GTI SE for this year is packed with features including different engine program settings (Sport mode, touring mode, ECO mode) VTS, Off Throttle Assisted Steering (OTAS) The speedometers are now GPS powerd and not water wheel. Performance wise this machine is much like any other 4-tec 130. It reaches a top speed around 55 MPH and gets there fast enough (in sport mode). The check engine lights are always on, We have rebuilt 1 engine so far, and Seadoo does not cover fuel sensors under warranty.
Update 2015 - We continue to have constant problems with these machine. Our local dealer (St Paul Alberta) cannot fix the electrical issues and has since void ALL warranty.
Top Speed - - - - - - - - X X X x
Acceleration - - - - - - - X X X x
Fuel Efficiency - - - - - X X X x
Handling - - - - - - - - X X X X
Ride w/ pasenger - - X X X X X
Update 2015 - We continue to have constant problems with these machine. Our local dealer (St Paul Alberta) cannot fix the electrical issues and has since void ALL warranty.
Top Speed - - - - - - - - X X X x
Acceleration - - - - - - - X X X x
Fuel Efficiency - - - - - X X X x
Handling - - - - - - - - X X X X
Ride w/ pasenger - - X X X X X
2014 Spark 2 Seater 60HP
We were very excited to test this new model. It really reminds me of the classic seadoo. our first model we owned was a 1996 Seadoo SP. It really rides and handles a lot like that. the 900CC four stroke engine powers this machine. though you really have to lay into the throttle initially to get it on plane, this engine does a nice job. It is twice the fun of a 130HP GTI model using half the fuel. The downside to this machine, and it is a major downside, is the cost of maintenance. you have to split the hull to access the engine!!
Top Speed - - - - - - - - - X X
Acceleration - - - - - - - - X X x
Fuel Efficiency - - - - - - X X X X X
Handling - - - - - - - - - - X X X X
Ride w/ passenger - - - X X X x
Top Speed - - - - - - - - - X X
Acceleration - - - - - - - - X X x
Fuel Efficiency - - - - - - X X X X X
Handling - - - - - - - - - - X X X X
Ride w/ passenger - - - X X X x
We Have always used Amsoil synthetic Lubricants in all of our equipment. It enhances performance, and extends engine life. I personally hate swimming back to shore, so I don't cheap out on oil.
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