2019 WATERCRAFT - Bridgeport Jet Ski

 
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2019 WATERCRAFT - Bridgeport Jet Ski
2019 WATERCRAFT

As the pioneer of personal watercraft and the creator of the original mass-produced stand-up model, Kawasaki’s
4-stroke JET SKI® SX-R™ watercraft combines big, yet manageable power and agile, rider-active handling that
offers a wide range of stand-up watercraft riders an unprecedented riding experience.

                     ebony / Lime green
                         (Js1500AKF)
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KEY FEATURES
 • BIG 4-STROKE POWER
 • DIGITAL FUEL INJECTION
 • V-SHAPE HULL PROVIDES SUPERB CORNERING PERFORMANCE, STABILITY
 • WIDE RIDER TRAY PROVIDES ROOM TO MOVE
2019 WATERCRAFT - Bridgeport Jet Ski
SPECIFICATIONS                                                                                                                JS1500AKF
Engine Type                                                                            4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Displacement                                                                                                              1,498 cc
Bore and Stroke                                                                                                      83 x 69.2 mm
Compression Ratio                                                                                                           10.6:1
Fuel Injection                                                                                DFI with 60mm Single Throttle Body
Ignition                                                                                                TCBI with Digital Advance
Lubrication                                                                                                        Semi-Dry Sump
Drive System                                                                                             Direct Drive from Engine
Jet Pump                                                                                                  Axial Flow, Single Stage
Impeller Diameter                                                                                                            5.8 in.
Maximum Thrust                                                                                                              957 lb.
Overall Length                                                                                                            104.5 in.
Overall Width                                                                                                              30.1 in.
Overall Height                                                                                                             33.1 in.
Curb Weight=                                                                                                              551.3 lb.
Fuel Capacity                                                                                                              6.1 gal.
Oil Capacity                                                                                                                5.3 qt.
Warranty                                                                                                                12 months
Kawasaki Protection Plus™                                                                                 12, 24, 36 or 48 months
(Specifications subject to change without notice.)
= Includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90% of capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
(KP) = See Kaw-Pedia section for more details.* = Changes from previous model year.
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ENGINE
The JET SKI® SX-R™ offers double the power for a higher top speed than the venerable JET SKI 800 SX-R.
The flat torque curve ensures that the big power is available from very low rpm so that the SX-R’s off-the line
acceleration (0-50 m) is even stronger than that of Kawasaki’s supercharged JET SKI ULTRA® 310R.
1,498cc 4-Cylinder, DOHC, 4-Stroke Engine
• Legendary Ninja® motorcycle inspired engine adapted for personal watercraft use.
• Chrome composite plated(KP) cylinders are lightweight,
  durable, and quickly carry heat away from the
  combustion chamber and piston for supreme durability
  at high power output.
• Narrow valve angles allow a highly efficient combustion
  chamber shape.
• Front camshaft drive allows for an extremely tight valve
  angle for efficient engine breathing. With the drive on
  the front end of the crankshaft, the short, highly rigid
  crankshaft offers tremendous torsional rigidity and
  facilitates small bearing journal sizes for low frictional
  loss. The forged crankshaft rides in five plain bearings.
• Semi-dry sump(KP) oil system.
• Unique crankcase venting system prevents oil from entering the intake tract if the watercraft is
  capsized.
Digital Fuel Injection (KP)
• Large 60mm throttle body with injectors at each cylinder.
• Composite intake manifold designed with feedback from the ULTRA® 310 series models contributes to
  low-rpm acceleration and response.
• Large capacity, low-noise airbox.
• Fuel pump has a built-in pressure regulator to simplify fuel line arrangements.
Water-Jacketed Semi-Dry Exhaust System
• Double-walled, water-cooled exhaust manifold provides efficient cooling and helps reduce noise.
• Water surrounding the exhaust system lowers engine compartment temperatures for increased power.
• Semi-dry exhaust system keeps cooling water out of the exhaust before the waterbox to prevent water
  from entering the engine if the boat should capsize.

PROPULSION
Jet Pump
• High-rpm jet pump contributes to the SX-R’s top speed
  and acceleration.
• 148mm oval-edged, three-blade, cast stainless-steel
  impeller delivers strong acceleration, high efficiency and
  low cavitation. Tough cast stainless-steel is less likely to
  suffer damage, helping to prevent cavitation erosion.
• A cast-aluminium steering nozzle transfers the engine’s
  massive thrust. Specially designed for the SX-R, the
  nozzle (87mm in diameter, 102mm long) ensures the
  light operation ideal for a stand-up machine.
• Low-resistance stainless steel intake grate is based on
  the highly efficient grate of the 800 SX-R.
2019 WATERCRAFT - Bridgeport Jet Ski
HULL
Fiberglass Hull
• The V-shape hull design offers an ideal combination of stability and cornering performance.
• The engine is positioned low and closer to the rider which contributes to stability.
• Exceptional turning performance provides riders with the option of making deeply-banked turns or
  cornering using less lean angle.
• Injection-molded sponsons contribute to overall stability as well as sharp, clean turning performance
  and a very solid feel when banking.
• Exclusive Kawasaki Splash Deflector (KSD) strip on the forward section of the hull reduces water
  splash, especially at speed and in rough water.
• The hull sits high in the water, contributing to stability when stopped or moving at very low speeds, as
  well as making it easy to board.
• Integrated floatation cells make the SX-R resistant to sinking.

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HULL CONTINUED
Deck & Rider Tray
• The rider tray features a large, wide floor area –
  especially at the front – for great freedom of movement.
• The rider tray has a forward slant to help riders brace
  against the SX-R’s strong acceleration, and a raised
  portion at the rear provides a place to plant the rear foot
  for greater stability.
• The high side deck fins are easy to use as a point of
  leverage for the legs. Pads on the inside of the deck fins
  contribute to grip.
• Reinforced handle pole ensures durability to match the
  high power and speed. Handle pole pivot is positioned
  to reduce the amount of forward/backward movement at
  the grips to minimize rider fatigue, especially during long
  rides or races.
• Indent beneath the handle pole provides convenient storage for small items that are secured with a
  rubber net.
• Engine and fuel warning lamps are built in to the handle pole.
• Stainless steel KX™ motorcycle-style handlebar for increased corrosion resistance
Sleek & Sharp Styling
• The SX-R’s lines were carefully crafted to give the
  machine a distinct Kawasaki look, especially from the
  front, while contributing to a compact-looking package.
• SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound) engine hood not only
  looks great but also provides easy access to the engine
  compartment for performing maintenance.
• Full-circumference bumper contributes to the SX-R’s
  aggressive look while helping to protect the hull.
• Racy graphics add to the sleek styling while hinting at
  the SX-R’s high level of performance.

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KAWASAKI
See the current applicable Kawasaki accessory catalog, or visit www.kawasaki.com for all of the latest
Kawasaki Genuine Accessories available for this model.

    Vacu-Hold Jet Ski® Cover               Hardline Registration Kit, Block                Fire Extinguisher
                                           Hardline Registration Kit, Script

                  Jet Ski® Watercraft 4-Stroke Oil                 Deluxe PWC Rolling Work Stand
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KAW-PEDIA
AXIAL-FLOW JET PUMP
Features:
The JET SKI® pump, directly driven from the engine, pushes the watercraft with a stream of pressurized water. The fully-
enclosed pump takes in water through the grate in the bottom of the craft, pressurizes it with an impeller, then pushes the
water out the back at high speed, driving the watercraft forward. An axial-flow pump (one that pushes the water out in line with
the pump center line) has guide vanes straightening the flow from the impeller. The guide vanes straighten the water flow and
eliminate torque reaction which can cause the craft to roll during acceleration.
Benefits:
The axial-flow pump has excellent high RPM performance and good handling during acceleration. The completely enclosed
pump has no exposed propeller.

CHROME COMPOSITE CYLINDER PLATING
Features:
Kawasaki‘s chrome composite cylinder plating is a mixture of nickel-phosphorous alloy, ceramic, silicone carbine and some
organic materials that is bonded directly to aluminum cylinder walls. This plating improves heat transfer, is porous so it holds
lubrication well, is hard to resist abrasion and seizure, and provides a consistent coating of the cylinder wall, even around the
chamfered edge at the top of the cylinder. This is especially useful in two-stroke engines since the consistent edges of the
cylinder ports resist snagging piston rings and allows the top of the exhaust port to be straight for smoother flow.
Benefits:
Chrome composite plating adds durability, helps provide consistent power output, allows closer piston tolerances for more
power and prevents hot spots that can lead to pre-ignition.

DIGITAL FUEL INJECTION
Features:
An on-board, digital microprocessor reads various inputs from the engine, i.e. ignition timing, rpm, and throttle position, and
from the environment, i.e. air temperature and pressure. It uses the information to decide the precise amount of fuel that the
engine needs at that moment, and injects it into the intake tract.
Benefits:
The fuel injection system feeds the engine just the amount of fuel it needs, when it needs it. No extra fuel is wasted, nor is
the engine forced to run too lean. The result is excellent fuel economy and, combined with power and torque when the rider
demands it. The engine runs smoothly and powerfully from idle to top speed.

KAWASAKI SMART STEERING (KSS)
Features:
The Kawasaki Smart Steering system features a steering sensor that is electronically linked to an on-board microprocessor. If
the handlebar is fully turned in either direction and the engine rpm drops from a designated rpm, such as when the throttle is
released at speed, the microprocessor activates the KSS system which raises engine rpm to provide enough thrust to initiate
the desired turn.
Benefit:
This system improves handling by helping initiate corners more smoothly at higher speeds. Average riders may not even know
the system is there, since they normally apply the throttle when initiating a corner.

REVERSE
Features:
Some Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft have a reverse mechanism on the jet pump. A cable-operated reverse thrust bucket can
be lowered over the mouth of the steering nozzle, redirecting the pump‘s thrust forward underneath the craft and pushing it
backward. The reverse bucket is curved so no matter what direction the steering nozzle is pointed, the water is redirected
toward the bow.
Benefits:
The reverse feature allows the watercraft to be ridden backward to increase maneuverability in tight situations.
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