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Yamaha XTO F450: specifications

The Yamaha XTO F450 is an outboard rated at 450 hp with V8 (eight-cylinder V) architecture.

Head to head with its direct rivals ↓

The essentials

Behind in this comparison

  • Dry weight447 kgrival: 316 kg
  • Alternator output102 Arival: 150 A

Key figures

Power
450hp
Dry weight
447kg
Displacement
5,559cm³
Alternator output
102A
Indicative price
63,155
Maximum warranty
3years

Sources and technical context

Document year: 2023.

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

ArchitectureV8
Cylinders8
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement5,559 cm³
Bore × stroke96 × 96 mm
Compression ratio12,3:1
Max rpm5000–6000 rpm
Specific output81 hp/L
Fuel systemInjection directe ≤ 2900 psi
Min. fuelRON 94 (89 mini)

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio1,79:1
Propeller configurationMono (contra-rot dispo)
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionYes
Available shaftsX/U/E (25"/30"/35")

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)447 kg (25")
Power-to-weight ratio1.01 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)102 A
Usable charge (low rpm)96 A
Amps per horsepower0.23 A/hp

Control & integration

Digital throttle & shift (DBW)Yes
ControlSBW (direction élec. intégrée)
SteeringÉlectrique intégrée (SBW)
Power steeringYes
Docking joystickIn-house
GPS position holdYes
Direct injectionYes
VTEC (variable timing)No

Cost & warranty

Public price63,155 €
Cost per horsepower140 €/hp
Base warranty2 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)3 years

Operation & compliance

Fuel burn at WOT144.8 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 XTO F450 against Mercury Verado V10 400, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionXTO F450Mercury Verado V10 400
Power hp450400
Dry weight kg447316
Power / weight hp/kg1.011.27
Alternator output A102150
Cost per hp €/hp140111
Base warranty years23

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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