Sure, comparing a 1996 Sea-Doo XP up against it’s 2018 Spark counterpart might not sound like a really fair comparison (heck, much of the Spark’s hull design was lifted not from the XP but the HX, but that’s another story). But for the enthusiast of lightweight, fun and nimble runabouts, the two machines are equally iconic in their own right.
YouTube blogger Steve Vigus has produced several few very cool videos on restoring, modifying and just enjoying old school 2-stroke runabouts on his channel. We’ve enjoyed quite a few. But we felt this particular comparison of the two machines’ weights, horsepower and even seating arrangements was uniquely special.
Mike explains, “[A] Sea-Doo Spark product review…of sorts. I compare the 2018 Sea-Doo Spark to the 1996 Sea-Doo XP. These are two affordable jet skis from two completely different era. In its day, the XP was one of the fastest, best maneuvering Personal Watercraft (before they even called them PWCs) on the market. The Spark is one of the top entry-level jet skis, priced to make high performance affordable for new riders. Steve covers all the important specs: top speed, fuel consumption, horsepower, and available options and more.”
