Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Yamaha Exciter 135 XP w/painted trailer 1999 vs Yamaha SR210 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Yamaha Exciter 135 XP w/painted trailer 1999 vs Yamaha SR210 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Yamaha SR210 2007 measures 21,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Yamaha Exciter 135 XP w/painted trailer 1999 at 16,0 feet (1999). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Yamaha Exciter 135 XP w/painted trailer 1999 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 117 lbs more than the Yamaha SR210 2007 at 28 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Yamaha SR210 2007 has a 85-hp advantage over the Yamaha Exciter 135 XP w/painted trailer 1999's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Yamaha Exciter 135 XP w/painted trailer 1999 carries 34 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Yamaha SR210 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Yamaha SR210 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Yamaha Exciter 135 XP w/painted trailer 1999 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Yamaha SR210 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Yamaha SR210 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Yamaha Exciter 135 XP w/painted trailer 1999 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelExciter 135 XP w/painted trailer
ModelSR21
Model Year1999
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (.3 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (659 kg)
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.28
Length - Meters5.1
Length - Meters6.47
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.1m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.47 m)
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches199
Length overall - Inches255
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard1131 cc, 3-Cyliner, 2-Stroke
Engine/s standard2-engines, 1,052 cc, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke
Impeller3-Blade, Stainless Steel (16.5 pitch)
Impeller3-blade, stainless steel
Jet pump155 mm Axial Flow Single Stage with Reverse
Jet pump155 mm axial flow
Fuel system(3) Mikuni Super BN 44
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l) Reserve: 7 gal. (27 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max135 hp
Engine max220 hp
LubricationOil Injection
Lubricationnot available
Oil capacity - Detail3
Oil capacity - Detail1.1
Oil capacity - Liters11.36
Oil capacity - Liters4.16
Intake gratenot available
Intake grateEFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Oil capacity post textnot available
Oil capacity post textper engine
Operational Info
Storage131 gal. (498 l)
Storage70.6 cu. ft
Maximum capacity930 lbs. (423 kg)
Maximum capacity1,620 lbs. (734 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people9