2008 YAMAHA WaveRunner New Product

The Engine, Pump and Body

• New 1,812cc Super Charged Engine: The ideal engine for a PWC is one with super-high performance, light weight, compactness, reliability, durability and environment-friendly performance. This newly developed engine has all these features as only Yamaha can. It not only has a generous 1,812 cc displacement and a supercharger but also new lubrication system that combines a compact air-liquid separation chamber and a scavenger pump that are important in satisfying the requirements of an ideal PWC engine.
• Centrifugal type Supercharger : The new supercharger developed to be a part of the ideal PWC engine is a centrifugal type with its qualities of quietness, compactness and minimum horsepower loss. Using fluid analysis to design turbine fins with the ideal shape to enable greater compactness without sacrificing output, both improved response and greater overall engine compactness were achieved. Also, by using a simple gear assembly to transmit drive force to the turbine, greater durability, serviceability and quietness have been achieved.
• Scavenger Pump Assisted Wet Sump: A completely new lubrication system has been developed by combining a compact air-liquid separation chamber and a scavenging pump to achieve and unprecedented reduction in engine size while providing the lubrication function necessary to accommodate a PWC's rugged use conditions.
• NanoXcel™ Deck & Hull: The newly developed super-lightweight hull material NanoXcel™ achieves a revolutionary reduction in relative weight without sacrificing strength and production efficiency. and by using it in the hull, deck and other main parts of the craft it has been possible to achieve a 25 kg reduction in weight compared to the conventional materials. This major reduction in weight brings big benefits in the form of lighter handling, faster acceleration and better fuel economy.
• Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI): Delivers a smooth, high power output with low fuel consumption and low exhaust emissions.
• Slant Detection Switch: Electronic switch stops engine and oil pumps immediately if watercraft becomes overturned, protecting motor from unwanted water ingestion.
• Yamaha Engine Management System (Y.E.M.S.): An integrated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts such functions as ignition timing, fuel injection mapping, engine diagnostics and off throttle steering. The OTS function of Y.E.M.S. activates when the operator releases the throttle lever and attempts to steer the watercraft. This assists the operator in turning while the watercraft is decelerating.
• The FX Cruiser SHO's 155mm hyper-flow jet pump propulsion system with three-blade stainless steel impeller is designed to maximize water flow for high performance. The FX pump configuration provides excellent hook-up and smooth acceleration.
• Stainless Steel Impeller Housing Liner: For high durability, the liner maintains accurate clearance tolerances between the impeller and the housing.
• Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.): Mechanically operated, this system offers instant change in the attitude of the watercraft while underway allowing for tighter turns or quicker acceleration on plane, as the rider prefers. Q.S.T.S. offers 24 degrees of total trim range.
• High Flow Intake Duct and Grate: The dynamic shape of these items directs water flow into the pump for better thrust, performance and hook up.
• Progressive, Stepper Draft V-Hull with Integrated Bow Spray Guard: Provides excellent maneuverability, handling and comfort.
• Performance Sponson Design: Provides added straight-line comfort and an improved two and three-up riding experience.

Additional Features

• Cruise Assist / No wake mode™ / Reverse Traction control: The Yamaha exclusive electronic throttle system offers convenient new operability to the PWC. The Cruise Assist eliminates the bother of constant throttle work to maintain a steady speed, which is something you will really appreciate in long-distance cruising. You simply set your
  desired speed with a finger-tip control switch, and it is easy to cancel.
  Simply returning the throttle lever to the position where it wasset cancels it. In No Wake Zones like harbors or thoroughfares with a speed limit, just select the No Wake Mode™and let control system keep you just at the speed limit automatically. Another intelligent feature is the Reverse Traction Control that controls engine rpm to prevent over-revving
• Cruiser Seat: Add to the outstanding engine and hull this Cruiser Seat and you have the ideal cruising machine. Designed especially for this model, the Cruiser Seat offers an excellent feeling of fit and a stable riding position that is comfortable no matter how you ride this high-performance cruiser
• Four-step Adjustable Tilt Steering System: Allows the rider to adjust the steering column angle from 55 degrees to 40 degrees.
• Analog Meter: This analog meter have the impression of those in a sport car’s cockpit. A touch of the switch on the meter panel changes it to the tachometer or speedometer.
• Multifunction Instrumentation Panel: Provides the operator a quick read on speed, RPM, fuel level, low fuel warning, low oil pressure warning, battery voltage, overheat warning, hour meter and check engine light with self-diagnostic function. Temperature gauge, a riding water temperature gauge, a mileage gauge and compass are special additional feature for FX Cruiser SHO.
• Industry's First Remote Controlled Transmitter: With the touch of a button on Yamaha’s innovative remote controlled transmitter, you can activate and deactivate the FX Cruiser High Output's digital security system and all-new Low RPM Mode.
• Security Mode / Low RPM Mode™ : With the click of a remote transmitter, you can easily reduce top speed and RPMs. The push of another button gives you the ability to disable the ignition, preventing an accidental start-up or an unauthorized joyride.
• Reboarding Step: makes remounting the craft more graceful and easier for water sports.
• Watertight Storage / Beverage Holder: On either side of the steering column are a Watertight Storage and a Beverage Holder. These user-friendly features make access to your favorite gadgets and drinks while cruising so much easier than ever before.
• Pull-Up Cleats: make it easy to tie your WaveRunner up to a dock simply and smartly.
• 100 liters of Total Storage: Includes a large 19.8-gallon cooler, rear storage tub and glove box.
• Extra Large Boarding Platform: Provides a stable platform for re-boarding.
• Dual Convex Mirrors: Automotive style and convenience.
• Chrome Plated Parts: used in various places on the cowling give a high-quality look.
• Yamaha's Trademarked Visibility Spout®: A waterspout from the rear of the craft that improves the watercraft’s conspicuity.