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Yamaha F6: specifications

The Yamaha F6 is an outboard rated at 6 hp with single-cylinder architecture.

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Key figures

Power
6hp
Dry weight
27kg
Displacement
139cm³
Alternator output
6A
Indicative price
1,685
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)4.4 kW
Cylinders1
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement139 cm³
Bore × stroke62 × 46 mm
Compression ratio8,9:1
Max rpm4500–5500 rpm
Specific output43 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)27 kg (15")
Power-to-weight ratio0.22 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)6 A
Amps per horsepower1.00 A/hp

Control & integration

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

Cost & warranty

Public price1,685 €
Cost per horsepower281 €/hp
Base warranty2 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)3 years

Operation & compliance

Fuel burn at WOT2.2 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 F6 against Honda BF6 · Mercury FourStroke 6 · Selva Oyster 6, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionF6Honda BF6Mercury FourStroke 6Selva Oyster 6
Power hp6666
Dry weight kg27272627
Power / weight hp/kg0.220.220.230.22
Cost per hp €/hp281310301250
Base warranty years2325

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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