Specifications

Not sure about the year of your outboard motor? The serial number can help you determine the year of your engine. Your serial number or model number can be found on the engine's mid-section. Often this plate is also marked with the engine's year too.

Honda's Power Products division Honda Marine is proud to be part of Honda's Power Products division. Since 1953, Honda has manufactured over 100 million power products worldwide.

Honda introduced its first outboard engine in 1960 to a market dominated by 2-stroke engines. Although 2-stroke engines are simply-structured, lightweight, and have the advantage of high-output from a small displacement, 4-stroke engines have higher fuel efficiency and environmental performance.

– making Suzuki´s new DF90 the lightest 4-stroke outboard in its power class. When it comes to on-the-water excitement, Suzuki´s new four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve powerhead is designed to combine compact size with best-in-class performance.

Yamaha's VMAX SHO (Super High Output) four-stroke engines have been designed to be the lightest, fastest and smartest high performance engines on the market.

Answer: Every Mercury outboard has a serial number label located on the transom bracket area of the engine. The latest serial number labels display a 2-digit number in a box at the lower right portion of the label. These digits coincide with the last two digits of the year in which the outboard was manufactured.

The frame serial number is found on or near the stern bracket, stamped into a metal plate. The number uses the form "BXXX-XXXXXXX" and may also be referred to as the product identification number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Honda engines have been made in China for a number of years but engineering was handled in Japan. That is changed. The worst news may be that almost all large scale production of small engines in the world are now either owned by, manufactured by, or in some way managed by China. Think about that.

Honda produces small engines at 5 production facilities worldwide. Our production capacity is well over 7 million units. Engines for the U.S. market are primarily sourced from the U.S., Japan, and Thailand.

Yamaha and Honda outboard motors are among the most popular brands of outboard engines. When you buy an outboard motor, you'll have to decide between two-stroke and four-stroke. Yamaha makes both, while Honda only makes four-stroke engines. Two-stroke engines tend to be lighter and simpler.

You might not know that Honda uses the same engine block for marine outboard engines as it does to build engines for popular car models like the Accord, Pilot, and Odyssey. Honda cars are known for being very reliable with engines that can go over 200,000 miles, so this fact should give you peace of mind.

Yamaha Outboard Known for their reliability, Yamaha Outboard Motors are the ideal choice for any adventurous boater looking for consistent performance and superior power. With advanced designs, these outboard motors deliver an incredible combination of power, torque, refined performance and fuel efficiency.

Because they have fewer parts, 2-stroke motors are generally smaller and lighter than 4-stroke motors. Lighter weight also allows 2-stroke engines to run faster. As a result, when making a 2-stroke vs. 4-stroke outboard power comparison, 2-stroke motors usually win out.

Wärtsilä 31 is recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine.

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