Kawi 800 vs. Yami 701

[yamanube]

Yeah. Take it for a spin. :beerchug:

Not really a fan of the way SXR hulls handle...we could swap quick though. If we get a flat day, we can run 'em.

 

[djkorn1]

Yeah....to each their own. It IS a whole different animal with the lightweight hull.

 

[yamanube]

Yeah....to each their own. It IS a whole different animal with the lightweight hull.

I rode SXRforever's ski, while it is better than an "SXR" I just couldn't get into it. Yours taken on any water yet?

 

[djkorn1]

No.... and I've beaten it. If it does I'm gonna be pissed.

My stocker was 7 years old and had no water in it.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

I agree, nearly identical motors (in design). What does it have for mods?

Ported cases,VE racing head 180lbs comp,R&D pipe,case porting,MSD total loss,R&D power plenum flame arrestor

 

[yamanube]

Ported cases,VE racing head 180lbs comp,R&D pipe,case porting,MSD total loss,R&D power plenum flame arrestor

Okay, you have to take all that stuff off so its even though. :nana:

 

[dbrutherford]

I rode SXRforever's ski, while it is better than an "SXR" I just couldn't get into it. Yours taken on any water yet?

I thought they came with no foam, or foam in the upper half around the foot holds. Makes me think that drain plugs area good idea after all.

 

[djkorn1]

I think you can request them that way...for the pro version (super lightweight). I think mine has foam all the way through....

 

[yamanube]

Weigh it at the end of the season.

 

[djkorn1]

...but I didn't weigh it before....lol.

Our season should be over...water is 48. It is gonna snow in two days....but it could warm up again???

 

[SXR-FOREVER]

I love my kawi motor but am sick of the gas life! The availability of cheap second hand aftermarket yamaha parts and the better fuel economy blows the kawi out of the water in my opinion. I also believe that the 701 is lighter than the SXR motor as well...all that added up I am very much considering doing the swap this winter but will ave to see how funds go. May skip daytona and spring break to get a decent motor set up for riding season next year.

 

[djkorn1]

I guess you can sell your Kawi motor for the same price as a 701...so it may work out for you...

They seem to put out about the same power. (although the yami needs a couple extra mods). Are you gonna go with a yami pump? because the kawi pump might make that 701 be a total dog and that would suck...maybe go with at least a 760? What happened to the gp800 plans?

I personally am totally happy with my motor now that I dropped a ton of weight, and I don't have crap for mods yet.

 

[SXR-FOREVER]

prbably run the kawi with a pump stuffer, we'll see. Lookin for 66e pipes still but may just go xscream billet cyliner.

 

[djkorn1]

Nice...now that's some brap.

 

[Kalwren]

Lol!!

Thou art blasphemous and thou shalt be stricken down by an angry mob of Superjet owners.

 

[Scorn800]

Mild sxr limited will smoke a 701 limited sj.
:bananalama:

 

[Matt_E]

Assuming a competent builder :biggrin:

 

[WFO Speedracer]

I would be interested to see someone turn Art at Jetworks loose on an SXR engine,now that would be awesome!

 

[Matt_E]

He's done SX-R's before. :bigok: