Yamaha VX Deluxe (2015-) 2015 Reviews,performance,compare,price,warranty, specs,Reports,Specifications Layout, video

The VX Deluxe from Yamaha is flat-out the #1 selling waverunner in the Yamaha lineup. It’s a winning combination of performance and affordability. Yamaha says that its mission statement for the VX Deluxe was simple... ''have fun on the water, but don’t spend a lot doing it.'' Evidently, it’s a plan that worked, since it’s the company's best-selling WaveRunner by a long shot. It’s got everything the start-up rider would want, and leaves off the top end features that only the true aficionados would require. And it’s all at a price that is hard to resist. Add to that Yamaha financing and the brand’s reputation for reliability and...there goes another unit out the door.

Length Overall	131.9'' 3.35 m
Beam	48.0'' 1.22 m
Dry Weight	725 lbs. 329 kg
Tested Weight	N/A
Draft	N/A
- Draft Up	N/A
- Draft Down	N/A
- Air Draft	N/A
Deadrise/Transom	N/A
Max Headroom	open
Bridge Clearance	46.9'' 1.19 m
Weight Capacity	N/A
Person Capacity	N/A
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal. 70 L
Water Capacity	none
Length on Trailer	N/A
Height on Trailer	N/A
Trailer Weight	N/A
Total Weight (Trailer, Boat, & Engine)	N/A

Std. Power	1 x 1052cc 4-cylinder, 4-stroke Yamaha Marine Engine
Tested Power	1 x 1052cc Yamaha MR-1
Opt. Power	Not Available

RPM	MPH	Knots	GPH	MPG	NMPG	Stat. Mile	NM	dBa
1300	3.2	2.8	0.5	6.4	5.6	92	80	75
2000	4.8	4.2	0.6	8.0	7.0	114	100	78
3000	6.1	5.3	1.2	5.3	4.6	76	66	78
4000	8.1	7.0	1.6	5.1	4.4	72	63	79
5000	23.3	20.2	2.5	9.5	8.3	136	118	84
6000	31.2	27.1	3.1	10.2	8.9	146	127	85
7000	48.7	42.3	6.9	7.1	6.1	101	88	85
8000	53.7	46.7	7.4	7.3	6.3	104	90	87

RPM	NM	KM	KPH	LPH	KPL	dBA
1300	80	148	5.10	1.89	2.72	75
2000	100	183	7.70	2.27	3.40	78
3000	66	122	9.80	4.54	2.25	78
4000	63	116	13.00	6.06	2.15	79
5000	118	219	37.50	9.46	4.03	84
6000	127	235	50.20	11.73	4.34	85
7000	88	163	78.40	26.12	3.00	85
8000	90	167	86.40	28.01	3.08	87

Time To Plane	N/A
0 to 30	2.6 sec.
Ratio	N/A
Props	3 blade stainless
Load	1 person, 2/3 fuel, no water, min. gear
Climate	Temp: 78 deg., humid: 53% , wind: flat, seas: calm

Captain's Report

The VX line re-done...

Boating families want to get on the water for short money and Yamaha stepped up and delivered. Its VX line is surprisingly affordable but not lacking in performance or style. These are PWCs made by people who get on the water with regular Joes and listen to what those Joes want in a wet day on the water. So it’s no surprise that the brand has re-engineered the VX lineup to keep those customer feedbacks squarely in mind. For example, the hulls have been stretched 4'' at a point just aft of the steering column. This gives a better, more comfortable feel to the handlebars, and allows for a more comfortable stance for one's feet.

The hull has been stretched to give better comfort at the handlebars as well as better positioning of the rider's feet. Note the trademark Yamaha waterspout at the stern for better visibility.

Next, Yamaha added to the stern platform, making it larger and easier to re-board as well as to use as a launching pad for swimming, diving, or boarding the tube.

The aft deck covered with Hydro-Turf. Just below the aft seat handle is the tow hook.

Then they loaded in a 1052cc 4-stroke four-cylinder power plant driving a 155mm high pressure pump. The dual mirrors have been raised up out of the “hit zone” when docking, and now it's also easier to see what’s going on behind the operator as they’re at a much more natural height.

Here is a look at the redesigned console display.

Throw in a whopping 18.5 gallons (70 L) of storage and one has a package that’s ideal for a family aching to get on the water for a fraction of the price of a sportboat. And because they’re so light, they can be towed to the water behind almost anything short of a motorcycle. But...the most notable feature about all watercraft from Yamaha... everything is built by Yamaha. That means that if something should go wrong with one's WaveRunner, Yamaha will stand behind it with no finger pointing to outside vendors.

The VX Deluxe...

Not only is the VX Deluxe built up, it’s loaded with features, beginning with the remote transmitter. This device not only prevents unauthorized starts, but also lets you limit the rpms for better fuel economy (it also helps keep the kids from getting into trouble, but don’t tell them that). The seat is designed to hold up to three people, and the tow hook gives a whole new dimension to tubing.

The VX Deluxe has the larger swim platform for easier entry and egress from the water.

Specifications...

The VX Deluxe is 131.9'' (3.35 m) long, 48.0” (1.22 m) wide, and 46.9” (1.19 m) high. Her dry weight is only 725 lbs. (329 kg) and she carries 18.5 gallons (70 L) of fuel. And now for the good news...one can have this Yamaha VX Deluxe in their garage for as little as $9,999.

Test Result Highlights

Top speed for the Yamaha VX Deluxe (2015-) is 53.7 mph (86.4 kph), burning 7.4 gallons per hour (gph) or 28.01 liters per hour (lph).
Time from 0 to 30 of the Yamaha VX Deluxe (2015-) is 2.6 sec. seconds.

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Hull Warranty Transferable	1 year limited

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