Yamaha 4.2L V6 Offshore F225
Print Full SpecsWho says you have to put on the pounds to add more horses? Meet Yamaha’s Next Generation of V6 4.2L Offshore outboards. These award winners are packed with Yamaha’s legendary reliability, which is why so many anglers won’t trust anything else a hundred miles out.
| Engine Type | V6 DOHC 24-Valve |
| Displacement | 4.2L (254 ci) |
| Bore x Stroke | 96 x 96mm (3.78 x 3.78 in) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 225hp at 5500 rpm (F/LF225) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Induction | DOHC Fuel Injection VCT |
| Exhaust | Through Propeller |
| Intake | Single Throttle Valve |
| Ignition | TCI Micro Computer |
| Spark Plug | LFR6A-11 |
| Alternator Output | 70 Amp |
| Starting System | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.3L/6.0L w/with filter |
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000 ~ 6000 rpm |
| Cooling | Water/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 | (21:12) 1.75:1 |
| Gear Shift | Forward, Neutral, Reverse |
| Shaft Length | X = 25" U = 30" |
| Degree of Tilt | 67° |
| Degree of Trim | -3° through +16° |
| C.A.R.B. Rating | 3-Star |
| Dry Weight | 25" shaft / 255 kg (562 lbs) |
| Mounting Centers | 28.6" |
| Steering Angle (maximum) | 32° from center, either direction |
| Warranty | 3-Year Pleasure, 3-Year Government, 1-Year Commercial |
