The engine of the RX DI model is nestled in an entirely new “RX platform” designed from scratch. Unless you are strongly mechanically skilled and looking for a challenge, you shouldn’t purchase any fuel-injected 2-stroke Sea-Doo model. Therefore, if you are looking for a vintage Sea-Doo RX for sale, it’s highly recommended that you invest in a base carbed RX. Working on this engine required a lot of experience and special tools, including scanner software. On top of that, this model offered a smooth throttle response and was much easier to start.ĭespite this, the RX DI never became a best-selling model in the Sea-Doo fleet.įirst, to the greatest regret of many RX fans, the 947 DI engine was much harder to troubleshoot and fix. This cleaner operation made the RX DI compliant with the strict 2006 emissions-reduction requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency. What’s more, according to the manufacturer, DI engine technology reduced emissions by 75 percent. The fuel consumption of the RX DI was 12.4 GPH, while the carbed RX 951 burnt 14.5 gallons at WOT. Like its carbed 947 counterpart, the Rotax DI was also rated at 130 HP, but it was more fuel-efficient. Orbital direct fuel injection (DI) system.Regarding specifications, the Rotax 947 DI was a 951cc, 2-stroke twin engine with many advanced features, including: The RX DI shared its 947 DI engine with many popular Sea-Doo models, such as the GTX DI, the race-intended XP DI, and the 4-seater LRV DI. The fuel was injected into the high-pressure side of the engine via a set of injectors. The orbital direct fuel injection system featured an air compressor to atomize the fuel and boost its pressure. Unlike the semi-direct injected RFI, the Rotax DI engine featuring a “real” fuel-injection system. RX 951) inherited its 130 HP, dual-carb Rotax 947 engine from its predecessor.Īs the name suggests, the RX DI got the more advanced, fuel-injected Rotax 947 DI engine configuration. The innovative RX line replaced the proven GSX Limited, which had been in production during the ’98 and ’99 model years.įor the Millennium, Sea-Doo released the RX with two different engine options. 2000-2003 Sea-Doo RX DI (direct-injected Rotax 947 DI).Sea-Doo released the 2-seater RX family for the 2000 model year, which included three different models:
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