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2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
Pros: The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is...
- The Best if you prioritizeJet Skis With Gauge Fuel Level Warning
- The Best forJet Skis With a Light Temperature Warning
- The Best for people looking forBest Jet Skis
- The Best if you're looking forSkid Resistant Jet Skis
- The Best out of the 33Jet Skis With Stainless-steel Impellar
- The Best out of the 32Gas-powered Jet Skis
- The Best out of the 32Jet Skis With an Hour Meter
- The Best out of the 32Jet Skis With Digital Instrumentation
- The Best out of the 32Jet Skis With a Speedometer
- The Best out of the 32Jet Skis With Handlebars
Cons: The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is...
- Bottom Two if you care aboutFast Accelerating Jet Skis
Pros: The 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX is...
- The Best forJet Skis for Everyone
- The Best out of the 9Jet Skis With Sheet Molded Compound Body
- Top Two forJet Skis With a Light Temperature Warning
- Top Two if you're looking forSkid Resistant Jet Skis
- Top Two if you prioritizeJet Skis With Gauge Fuel Level Warning
- Top Two for people looking forBest Jet Skis
- Top Two out of the 33Jet Skis With Stainless-steel Impellar
- Top Two out of the 32Jet Skis With an Hour Meter
- Top Two out of the 32Gas-powered Jet Skis
- Top Two out of the 32Jet Skis With Digital Instrumentation
Cons: The 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX is...
- The Worst if you're looking forHigh Quality Jet Skis
- Bottom Three forComfortable Jet Skis
- Bottom Third for those who wantJet Skis Fast
- Bottom Third if you care aboutJet Skis for Safety
The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is ranked highest among the best jet skis out of those selected. First of all, each of these two jet skis can hold 2 passengers, so they're not differentiable in that regard. Based on input from our users, other than number of passengers the most important dimensions of evaluation to consider if you're looking for the best jet skis are, in order of importance: (1) price, (2) performance, (3) convenience, (4) comfort, (5) safety and (6) construction. In addition to being the overall winner, the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is also the best in this group for performance, convenience, comfort, safety and construction. However, the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX scores best in price. (more)
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Top Fact Comparison
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| Price |
Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis prefer lower values for price, the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 achieves 34% performance in this category. $13,499 (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis prefer lower values for price, the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX achieves 93% performance in this category. $8,499 (wrong info?) |
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| Number of Passengers |
Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis have selected 1 passenger and 2 passengers as the top choices for number of passengers, the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 achieves 100% performance in this category. 2 passengers (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis have selected 1 passenger and 2 passengers as the top choices for number of passengers, the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX achieves 100% performance in this category. 2 passengers (wrong info?) |
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| Safety Details |
The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 achieves 33% performance for safety. Kill switch / tether cord, emergency engine shut off, engine immobilizer, skid resistant (wrong info?) |
The 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX achieves 16% performance for safety.
Missing data for kill switch / tether cord |
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| Comfort Details |
The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 achieves 100% performance for comfort. Hand grips, handlebars, knee pads, boarding step (wrong info?) |
The 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX achieves 38% performance for comfort.
Missing data for hand grips |
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| Number of Seats |
Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis prefer higher values for number of seats, the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 achieves 50% performance in this category. 2 (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis prefer higher values for number of seats, the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX achieves 100% performance in this category. 3 (wrong info?) |
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Comparing the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 to the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX: Which is the best jet ski?
Price
The 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX costs $8,499, so it is inexpensive relative to all of the other jet skis in our database. Moreover, between the jet skis currently being compared, it has the best score for price, given that people looking for the best jet skis prefer lower values for price. The 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX costs $8,499 and the average price for jet skis is $11,866.
2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
Number Of Passengers
2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
Performance
The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 scores best for performance between these two jet skis. Here's how it does on some key aspects of performance:
- It has a liquid cooling system. Compare the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX, which has a water cooling system.
- It has off-power assisted steering steering.
- Both of these jet skis have handlebar steering.
- It has a thumb throttle. Compare the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX, which has a finger throttle.
- Both of these jet skis have a 4-stroke engine.
2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
Convenience
The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 scores best for convenience between these two jet skis. Here's how it does on some key aspects of convenience:
- Both of these jet skis, including the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255, have a gauge fuel level warning.
- It has a voltage meter. Compare the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX, which doesn't have a voltage meter.
- Both of these jet skis have glove box / dashboard storage.
- Both of these jet skis have a front storage well.
- Both of these jet skis have a speedometer.
2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
Comfort
The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 scores best for comfort between these two jet skis. Here's how it does on some key aspects of comfort:
- It has knee pads. Compare the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX, which doesn't have knee pads.
- It has a one-piece seat. Compare the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX, which has a two-piece seat.
- Both of these jet skis have handlebars.
- Both of these jet skis have a boarding step.
- It has 2 seats. Compare the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX at 3.
2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
Safety
The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 scores best for safety between these two jet skis. Here's how it does on some key aspects of safety:
- It has a kill switch / tether cord.
- Both of these jet skis have emergency engine shut off.
- Both of these jet skis have an engine immobilizer.
- Both of these jet skis are skid resistant.
- Each of these jet skis doesn't have a first aid kit.
2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
Construction
The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 scores best for construction between these two jet skis. Here's how it does on some key aspects of construction:
- It weighs 774 pounds. Compare the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX at 833 pounds.
- It is 45.80 inches tall. Compare the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX at 41.30 inches.
- It is 48 inches wide. Compare the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX at 46.50 inches.
- It is 10.08 feet long. Compare the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX at 10.23 feet.
- Both of these jet skis have driver and passenger floor boards.
2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
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2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
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Comparing the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 to the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
If you're trying to decide among jet skis, you may be considering both the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX. Based on input from thousands of users, we've learned that price, number of passengers and performance are the most important considerations for choosing between jet skis. When we compared these two jet skis, we found that the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 scores better in performance. On the other hand, the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX prevails for price. These jet skis are really quite different from one another, and which is best for you ultimately depends on who you are and what you value in jet skis.
Price: if you're searching for jet skis with under seat storage, it's a crucial consideration.
Price is often rated as the most important factor in choosing jet skis with under seat storage, in addition to jet skis for everyone and inexpensive jet skis. Many people find that price is a significant consideration, and the difference between the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 at $13,499 and the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX at $8,499 is $5,000.00.
Number of Passengers should be on your radar if you're looking for jet skis with under seat storage.
Number of passengers is often rated as the most important factor in choosing jet skis with under seat storage, in addition to jet skis for 3-4 passengers and jet skis for 2 passengers. There are three possible options for number of passengers: 1 passenger, 2 passengers and 3-4 passengers.
One factor that goes into evaluating number of passengers is 1 passenger, which is important for ranking jet skis for 3-4 passengers. Many people find that 1 passenger is a significant consideration, but neither the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 nor the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX feature 1 passenger.
Performance: keep it in mind if you want jet skis fast.
Performance is often rated as the most important factor in choosing jet skis fast, in addition to jet skis with under seat storage and jet skis for everyone. Performance is made up of 35 sub-categories: horsepower (kw), composite score, horsepower bhp, bore and others.
One factor that goes into evaluating performance is automatic siphon / electric pump, which is important for ranking jet skis with under seat storage. Many people find that automatic siphon / electric pump is a significant consideration, but neither the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 nor the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX feature automatic siphon / electric pump.
If performance is very important to you, too, consider a significant difference between the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX: supercharged. The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 features supercharged, while the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX does not feature supercharged. Having a supercharged is especially important to jet skis with under seat storage.
Overall...
When we compared the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 to the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX, we calculated both of their PikiRanks. PikiRank measures each item's performance for all users combined. The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is ranked 1st out of 34 while the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX is ranked 2nd, meaning that given our users' preferences, the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is superior overall. To give your input, share your preferences, and compare more items, visit our Piki for jet skis!
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