Ultimate BoatingYamaha F250

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Yamaha F250: specifications

The Yamaha F250 is an outboard rated at 250 hp with V6 (six-cylinder V) architecture.

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Key figures

Power
250hp
Dry weight
263kg
Displacement
4,169cm³
Alternator output
70A
Indicative price
30,485
Maximum warranty
3years

Sources and technical context

Document year: 2018.

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

ArchitectureV6
Power (kW)183.8 kW
Cylinders6
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement4,169 cm³
Bore × stroke96 × 96 mm
Compression ratio10,3:1
Max rpm5000–6000 rpm
Specific output60 hp/L
Fuel systemEFI multipoint
Min. fuelRON 90 (86 mini)

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio1,75:1
Propeller configurationMono (contra-rot dispo)
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionYes
Available shaftsX/U (25"/30")

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)263 kg (25")
Power-to-weight ratio0.95 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)70 A
Amps per horsepower0.28 A/hp

Control & integration

Digital throttle & shift (DBW)Yes
ControlDBW / SBW
SteeringSBW électrique (Helm Master EX)
Power steeringYes
Docking joystickPartner
GPS position holdYes
Direct injectionNo
VTEC (variable timing)No

Cost & warranty

Public price30,485 €
Cost per horsepower122 €/hp
Base warranty2 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)3 years

Operation & compliance

Fuel burn at WOT83.9 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 F250 against Honda BF250 · Mercury Pro XS V8 250 · Selva Right Whale 250 EFI, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionF250Honda BF250Mercury Pro XS V8 250Selva Right Whale 250 EFI
Power hp250250250250
Dry weight kg263276229260
Power / weight hp/kg0.950.911.090.96
Alternator output A70908570
Cost per hp €/hp122108127114
Base warranty years2335
Fuel burn at WOT L/h83.988.8n/an/a

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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