Ultimate BoatingYamaha F70

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Yamaha F70: specifications

The Yamaha F70 is an outboard rated at 70 hp with inline four-cylinder architecture.

Head to head with its direct rivals ↓

The essentials

Behind in this comparison

  • Alternator output15 Arivals: 17 to 35 A

Key figures

Power
70hp
Dry weight
119kg
Displacement
996cm³
Alternator output
15A
Indicative price
11,255
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

ArchitectureL4
Power (kW)51.5 kW
Cylinders4
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement996 cm³
Bore × stroke65 × 75 mm
Compression ratio9,4:1
Max rpm5300–6300 rpm
Specific output70 hp/L
Fuel systemInjection électronique (EFI)
Min. fuelRON 90 (PON 86)

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio2,33:1
Propeller configurationMono-hélice
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionNo
Available shaftsL/X (20"/25")

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)119 kg (20")
Power-to-weight ratio0.59 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)15 A
Amps per horsepower0.21 A/hp

Control & integration

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

Cost & warranty

Public price11,255 €
Cost per horsepower161 €/hp
Base warranty2 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)3 years

Operation & compliance

Fuel burn at WOT21.2 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 F70 against Selva Murena 70 EFI · Suzuki DF70A · Mercury FourStroke 75, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionF70Selva Murena 70 EFISuzuki DF70AMercury FourStroke 75
Power hp70707075
Dry weight kg119119156163
Power / weight hp/kg0.590.590.450.46
Alternator output A15172735
Cost per hp €/hp161n/a160n/a
Base warranty years2552

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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