Luxury touches on the TXi include 22-mode LCD instrumentation, an improved seat with cutout for a second rider, dual rearview mirrors and a stainless steel tow eye. All new for 2001 is the 155-hp WaveRunner XLT1200 from Yamaha. Instead of employing direct injection, Yamaha's Platinum Plus System uses an automotive-based catalyst to reduce emissions up to 60 percent. The Sound Suppression System reduces intake noise with a multi-chambered air intake box and honeycomb silencers under the hood and seat. Versatile and reliable, the XLT is equipped with features for both towing and touring, including five-step, adjustable tilt steering, adjustable trim and multifunction electronic instrumentation.
Contoured seats provide plenty of support and comfort for all-day riding.
Yamaha also has introduced a new two-person WaveRunner GP800R for 2001. Kawasaki, whose Jet Ski name has become synonymous with personal watercraft, has introduced a hot two-person boat for 2001. Direct injection gives the 130-hp engine crisper acceleration, improved fuel economy and lower noise and exhaust emissions. Smart Steering, under certain circumstances, provides turning action even if the throttle is not applied. Kawasaki's 2001 lineup also includes the 900 STX, a three-person craft that has been retooled for the new year.