Ultimate BoatingSelva Beaked Whale 225 EFI

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Selva Beaked Whale 225 EFI: specifications

The Selva Beaked Whale 225 EFI is an outboard rated at 225 hp with V6 (six-cylinder V) architecture.

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Key figures

Power
225hp
Dry weight
260kg
Displacement
4,169cm³
Alternator output
70A
Indicative price
26,869
Maximum warranty
5years

Sources and technical context

Document year: 2026.

Manufacturer's official documentation. The original document link has not yet been recorded for this page.

Notes and conditions (FR)

Manufacturer's notes (in French)

Listino Selva 2026 (IT). Indicative source price: request a quote for your country, date and required configuration.

Technical specifications

Block & combustion

ArchitectureV6
Cylinders6
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement4,169 cm³
Bore × stroke96 × 96 mm
Compression ration/a
Max rpm5000–6000 rpm
Specific output54 hp/L
Fuel systemInjection électronique (EFI)
Min. fueln/a

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio1,75:1
Propeller configurationMono-hélice 3 pales avec moyeu amortisseur
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionYes
Available shaftsXL.

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)260 kg (Version de base)
Power-to-weight ratio0.87 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)70 A
Amps per horsepower0.31 A/hp

Control & integration

Digital throttle & shift (DBW)Yes
ControlCommande à distance électronique Drive By Wire
Steeringn/a
Power steeringNo
Docking joystickNo
GPS position holdNo
Direct injectionNo
VTEC (variable timing)No

Cost & warranty

Public price26,869 €
Cost per horsepower119 €/hp
Base warranty5 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)5 years

Head to head with its direct rivals

Prices, warranties and test conditions are not harmonised. They remain visible but do not determine strengths or rankings.

Side-by-side figures for the Beaked Whale 225 EFI against Honda BF225 · Mercury Pro XS 225 · Suzuki DF225, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionBeaked Whale 225 EFIHonda BF225Mercury Pro XS 225Suzuki DF225
Power hp225225225225
Dry weight kg260276n/a275
Power / weight hp/kg0.870.82n/a0.82
Alternator output A70908554
Cost per hp €/hp119n/a134112
Base warranty years5335

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