| Engine Type | In-Line 4 Cylinder | 
| Displacement | 2785cc (170.0 ci) | 
| Bore x Stroke | 96 x 96.2mm (3.78 x 3.79in) | 
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 175hp at 5500 rpm | 
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 
| Fuel Induction | EFI (DOHC) | 
| Exhaust | Through propeller | 
| Intake | Single Electronically Controlled Throttle Valve | 
| Ignition | TCI microcomputer | 
| Spark Plug | LFR6A-11-00-000 | 
| Alternator Output | 50 amp | 
| Starting System | Electric w/ PTT | 
| Lubrication | Wet Sump | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.8 quarts/4.5 quarts w/without filter | 
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000 ~ 6000 rpm | 
| Cooling | Thermostatic Control | 
| Recommended Engine Oil | Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual) | 
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded (Minimum Pump Octane 87) | 
| Recommended Fuel Filtration | Yamaha 10 Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external) | 
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum | 
| Gear Ratio | (26:14) 1.86:1 | 
| Gear Shift | F-N-R | 
| Shaft Length | L=20" X=25" | 
| Degree of Tilt | 70 ̊ | 
| Degree of Trim | -4 ̊ through +16 ̊ | 
| C.A.R.B. Rating | 3-Star | 
| Dry Weight | 483 lbs (L shaft=20") 485 lbs (X shaft=25") | 
| Mounting Centers | 26-inch | 
| Steering Angle (maximum) | 32° from center, either direction | 
| Warranty | 3-Year Pleasure, 3-Year Government, 1-Year Commercial |