Sea-Doo Trixx vs Sea-Doo Spark: Which is Best? (2022 Update)

Sea-Doo continues to reinvest the wheel with the launch of new jet ski models, and their current offering such as the Trixxx is no exception to that rule.

In this guide, I’ll show you the main differences between the 2022 Sea-Doo Spark vs the 2022 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx with a direct comparison.

Let’s have a good look at how they’re different.

Trixx vs Spark

I’ll launch this comparison report with the specifications of both models at a glance. The Spark actually comes in two variations, and to make this fair, I’ll use the 3UP model which is more powerful at 90hp instead of the relatively tame 60hp.

	2022 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx	2022 Sea-Doo Spark
Pricing in USA	$7,899 2up $8,499 3up	$5,699 2up $6,990 3up
Pricing in Australia	$8,769 2up $10,999 3up IBR	$12,069 2up $12,969 3up
Engine Power	90hp only	60hp or 90hp
Fuel Burn	2 US Gal per hour 7.4 litres per hour	2.5 Gal per hour 9.1 litres per hour
Seating Capacity	2 or 3	2 or 3
Colors available	Lava Red / Deep Black Dazzling Blue / Deep Black	Orange Crush / Lava Red Reef Blue / Mantra Green
Dry weight	422lbs / 192kgs	425lbs / 193kg
Wet weight	537lbs / 243kbs	543lbs / 246kg
Top speed	44 miles per hour 67 kilometres per hour	43 miles per hour 65 kilometres per hour
Tow sports	Limited	Limited
Dimensions (L x W x H)	119″ / 203cm 46.1″ / 116cm 41″ / 105cm	120″ / 305cm 46.4″ / 118cm 41″ / 105cm

So from that table, there doesn’t seem to be much of a difference apart from the higher pricing. Many journalists know that these models share the same specs in many ways.

Let’s actually take a step back for a moment.

How the Trixx Differs

The base model is the Sea-Doo Spark. Consider the Trixx to be a reasonably good upgrade from the original.

Sea-doo trixx vs sea-doo spark: which is best? (2022 update) 12

The main differences (or rather, upgrades) are:

Adjustable handlebars just like a motocross bike.
Step wedges so you can do tricks like the promotional videos.
Inclusion of a variable trim system so you can change the ride style.

The lightweight nature of this jet ski lets you launch without a proper boat ramp!

Let’s go a little deeper with each of these features.

Adjustable handlebars

By far the most popular feature is the handlebars. For people who are quite tall, these bars are quite helpful obviously. The main reason why this feature is here is to help people do “wheelies” and other tricks on the water.

With the adjustable handlebars you can do tricks with the ‘trixx’ – hence the name.

The Sea-Doo Trixx handlebars provide almost 6 inches of additional height. That height gives you the ability to move around more freely so you can learn and play with your watercraft. Certainly for straight out riding and cruising around you’ll want to keep it in the lowered position.

If you watch the promotional videos about the Trixx, you’ll see that everyone has their handlebars up high. That leverage allows them to sit back further on their jet ski.

Wedges for your feet

Ever noticed how those cool riders in the hero photos are standing right back? On an ordinary jet ski they would simply fall straight off, but with wedges, it gives the riders a chance to stand right up.

The wedges can actually be bought right off Amazon and installed on your ordinary Spark. So if you have a case of missing out, don’t despair!

Some people have reported these as being unreliable, but in my opinion, they work just fine as they are factory-spec. They are also color-coded to the original Sea-Doo paintwork.

Variable Trim

With the Variable Trim System (also known as VTS) it’s a fancy way of saying that the front nose of your jet ski can change in its height. Essentially you can make it point higher or lower in the water, which in turn changes the way in which your jet ski handles.

The ordinary spark pictured above has no variable trim

Why is this important? It really impacts the ability of the rider to do tricks. Remember – this is a fun machine. Some riding conditions aren’t too helpful (such as windy days with additional swell) so this feature is a MUST.

The more expensive Sea-Doo models also have this feature but it’s to ensure a more comfortable ride when cruising along at 60 miles per hour. In addition they do have cruise control and a range of other luxury features.

Upgrading Your Jet Ski

Is it worth the additional outlay? Most people would say yes! Certainly, I would.

The original Sea-Doo Spark has a name for itself as the poor man’s water toy, but the Trixx brings back the excitement without costing a fortune.

Sea-doo trixx vs sea-doo spark: which is best? (2022 update) 13

The thing about these upgrades is that you can actually buy them separately. Say you were limited on what you can spend right now.

Well, you can purchase all 3 options aftermarket on Amazon or even directly from your dealer.

Also, in the past, the Trixx was limited to 2 passengers only. In 2022 you can buy this machine where you can take 3 passengers, but technically, there wouldn’t be enough space apart from 1 adult and 2 children.

Summary of the Trixx

The Trixx is a better jet ski than the Sea-Doo Spark for several reasons. Sea-Doo is always offering promotional pricing to help people go for the upgraded model.

If you can’t quite afford it yet, then the Spark is a good segway into the world of personal watercraft.