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2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255

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2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

96% Fit to your preferences

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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 price and convenience. However, the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R scores best in performance. There is no outright winner between these two jet skis for safety, comfort or construction. These two jet skis score equally well for safety, comfort or construction. (more)

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2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255
  • Price: $13,499
  • Number of Passengers: 2 passengers
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2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
  • Price: $8,499
  • Number of Passengers: 2 passengers
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2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R
  • Price: $14,500
  • Number of Passengers: 2 passengers
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2011 Sea-Doo Wake 155
  • Price: $10,999
  • Number of Passengers: 3-4 passengers
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2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215
  • Price: $11,799
  • Number of Passengers: 3-4 passengers
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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 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R achieves 23% performance in this category.

$14,500 (wrong info?)

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 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R achieves 100% performance in this category.

2 passengers (wrong info?)

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 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R achieves 33% performance for safety.

Kill switch / tether cord, emergency engine shut off, engine immobilizer, skid resistant (wrong info?)

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 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R achieves 100% performance for comfort.

Hand grips, handlebars, knee pads, boarding step (wrong info?)

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 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R achieves 50% performance in this category.

2 (wrong info?)

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Comparing the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 to the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R: Which is the best jet ski?

Price

The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 costs $13,499, so it is moderately priced relative to all of the other jet skis in our database. However, 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 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R costs $14,500 and the average price for jet skis is $11,866.

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

Number Of Passengers

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

Performance

The 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R scores best for performance between these two jet skis. Here's how it does on some key aspects of performance:

  • It has a water cooling system. Compare the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255, which has a liquid cooling system.
  • It has off-throttle assisted steering steering. Compare the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255, which has off-power assisted steering steering.
  • Both of these jet skis have handlebar steering.
  • It has a finger throttle. Compare the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255, which has a thumb throttle.
  • Both of these jet skis have a 4-stroke engine.

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

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.
  • Both of these jet skis 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 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

Comfort

The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R both score equally well for comfort. Here's how they compare on the most important aspects of comfort:

  • Both of these jet skis have knee pads.
  • The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 has a one-piece seat. The 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R has a two-piece seat.
  • Both of these jet skis have handlebars.
  • Both of these jet skis have a boarding step.
  • Both of these jet skis have 2 seats.

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

Safety

The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R both score equally well for safety. Here's how they compare on the most important aspects of safety:

  • Both of these jet skis have 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 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

Construction

The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R both score equally well for construction. Here's how they compare on the most important aspects of construction:

  • The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 weighs 774 pounds. The 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R weighs 807 pounds.
  • The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is 45.80 inches tall. The 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R is 45.70 inches tall.
  • The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is 48 inches wide. The 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R is 48.40 inches wide.
  • The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is 10.08 feet long. The 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R is 11.06 feet long.
  • Both of these jet skis have driver and passenger floor boards.

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

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2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

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Comparing the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 to the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R

If you're trying to decide among jet skis, you may be considering both the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R. 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 price. On the other hand, the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R prevails for performance. These jet skis are actually not all that 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, but the difference between the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 at $13,499 and the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R at $14,500 is only $1,001.00.

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 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R 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, and although the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 does not feature automatic siphon / electric pump, the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R does.

If performance is very important to you, too, consider a significant difference between the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R: bilge system. The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 features an automatic siphon, while the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R features an automatic siphon / electric pump.

Overall...

When we compared the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 to the 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R, 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 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R is ranked 3rd, 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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