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Yamaha F2.5: specifications

The Yamaha F2.5 is an outboard rated at 2.5 hp with single-cylinder architecture.

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Key figures

Power
2.5hp
Dry weight
17kg
Displacement
72cm³
Alternator output
n/a
Indicative price
995
Maximum warranty
3years

Sources and technical context

Document year: 2024.

Notes and conditions (FR)

Manufacturer's notes (in French)

Tarif EU 2024. Indicative source price: request a quote for your country, date and required configuration.

Technical specifications

Block & combustion

Architecture1 cyl.
Power (kW)1.8 kW
Cylinders1
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement72 cm³
Bore × stroke54 × 31,5 mm
Compression ratio8,8:1
Max rpm5250–5750 rpm
Specific output35 hp/L
Fuel system1 carburateur
Min. fuelRON 90 (PON 86)

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio2,08:1
Propeller configurationMono-hélice
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionNo
Available shaftsS/L (15"/20")

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)17 kg (15")
Power-to-weight ratio0.15 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)n/a
Amps per horsepowern/a

Control & integration

Digital throttle & shift (DBW)No
ControlBarre franche
SteeringBarre franche (pivotement 360°)
Power steeringNo
Docking joystickNo
GPS position holdNo
Direct injectionNo
VTEC (variable timing)No

Cost & warranty

Public price995 €
Cost per horsepower398 €/hp
Base warranty2 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)3 years

Operation & compliance

Fuel burn at WOT1.2 L/h
Emissions standardRCD

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 F2.5 against Mercury FourStroke 2.5 · Selva Guppy 2.5 · Suzuki DF2.5, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionF2.5Mercury FourStroke 2.5Selva Guppy 2.5Suzuki DF2.5
Power hp2.52.52.52.5
Dry weight kg171813.514
Power / weight hp/kg0.150.140.190.18
Cost per hp €/hp398414376454
Base warranty years2255

An index requires at least two criteria documented for every compared engine. “n/a” means the available data cannot assess this use; it is not a poor rating.

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