WakePro 230 vs. GTR 215 acceleration?

[DCM]

We've had a 2019 WakePro 230 since new and recently picked up a used 2015 GTR 215. The WakePro accelerates linear throughout the RPM range. The GTR is much slower accelerating from a stop, then really takes off after about 4000 RPM. The GTR seems to run well. Idles smooth. Don't think I'm getting any cavitation. I realize these machines have different performance charactaistics, but should the GTR 215 have a more linear acceleration throughout the RPM range like the WakePro? Is is normal for the GTR to wait until 4000 RPM to come alive?

 

[skiasylum]

Check and see if the impellers are the same part number.

 

[DCM]

Check and see if the impellers are the same part number.

Thanks for the suggestion. Will check.

 

[DCM]

Impellers are different. 230 is 267001038. 215 is 267000801. Maybe I'm just noticing the different charactaristics of the impellers?

 

[skiasylum]

Probably, the Wake might be set up to accelerate better at lower speeds.

 

[MacSeaDoo]

Does it have a sport mode? My RXP 260 launches casually unless in sport mode.

 

[DCM]

Does it have a sport mode? My RXP 260 launches casually unless in sport mode.

Both have sport mode that does impact performance a little, but GTR just doesn’t come alive until around 4000rpm. Plugs were replaced in March. Going to try replacing fuel filter to I see if anything changes.

 

[DCM]

New fuel filter didn’t change anything.

 

[BigD001]

FYI not sure if you found anything but I have 2018 GTR 230 and 2014 GTR 215 and both have slow initial acceleration and rip after about 2-3 seconds. Since they both do it I assumed it was normal.

 

[DCM]

FYI not sure if you found anything but I have 2018 GTR 230 and 2014 GTR 215 and both have slow initial acceleration and rip after about 2-3 seconds. Since they both do it I assumed it was normal.

Appreciate the response. I’ve done quite a bit of likely unneeded maintenance on the GTR215 and now think it is just difference in the characteristics of the 2 skis. The more I ride the 215, the more I like the GTR platform. It’s a lot of fun once it gets out of the lower RPMs.