Manufacturer
Yamaha 225hp V6
Japanese manufacturer of marine propulsion and boat-control systems, including electric propulsion products.
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225hp V6
The 225hp V6 doesn’t just raise the bar—it redefines it entirely, delivering a breakthrough in boating capability that leaves the previous standard decisively behind Blending proven big-block muscle with refined engineering and whisper-light handling, it’s the outboard for boaters who want both power and panache.
Key facts
- Family: Premium
- Engine type: 24-Valve, DOHC with VCT, 60 deg. V6
- Displacement: 4169 cm³
- Rated output: 165.5 kW
- Weight: 263 – 273 kg
- Operating range: 5000 - 6000 r/min
- Fuel system: Fuel injection
Position in Yamaha range
Yamaha’s Premium family covers the higher-output outboards in the current range. Installation size, steering, electrical capacity and system integration matter as much as rated output.
This is model 7 of 7 in the Premium family when the range is ordered from higher to lower rated output.
Neighbouring models
- Higher-output neighbour: V MAX SHO 250hp
Before choosing
Verify the boat manufacturer’s permitted power range, transom height and shaft length, engine and rigging weight, steering and control compatibility, electrical load, propeller selection and the exact variant code before ordering. For twin or multiple-engine installations, confirm steering and control-system requirements as a complete package.
FAQ
- Is this the same as another Yamaha model with similar horsepower?
- Not necessarily. Yamaha can offer different families, control systems, shaft lengths, rotations or duty-oriented variants at a similar output. Compare the full specification rather than horsepower alone.
- What should be verified before installation?
- Confirm shaft or mounting configuration, steering and controls, electrical requirements, propeller selection, weight and the exact model or variant code.
Sources & verification
Technical data: Yamaha Motor Europe official product page. Official factsheet. Verified: 2026-09-06.
Engine
| Engine type | 24-Valve, DOHC with VCT, 60 deg. V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4169 cm³ |
| Bore x stroke | 96.0 × 96.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 :1 |
| Fuel induction system | Fuel injection |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.3 L/ 6.0 L (with / without oil filter replacement) |
| Ignition / advance system | TCI |
| Alternator | 70 A (battery charging: 55 A) |
Dimensions
| Overall length | 1026 mm |
|---|---|
| Overall width | 634 mm |
| Overall height | X: 1893 mm, U: 2020 mm, E: 2147 mm |
| Engine transom height | X: 643 mm, U: 770 mm, E: 897 mm |
| Steering angle | 32 deg. each direction |
| Dry weight | 263 – 273 kg |
Performance
| Maximum propeller shaft output | 165.5 kW |
|---|---|
| Full throttle operating range | 5000 - 6000 r/min |
| Idling speed | 650 – 750 r/min |
Bracket/Drive
| Shallow water drive | PTT: variable position |
|---|---|
| Gear shift | F-N-R |
| Gear ratio | 1.75 (21/12) |
| Gear oil capacity | 0.925 L / 0.885 L |