Four Stroke · High Power
Tohatsu BFT225DK1
Understanding this Tohatsu model
Tohatsu BFT225DK1 is a high-power four-stroke outboard for larger planing boats, offshore-capable hulls and single- or multi-engine installations. It sits in the Four Stroke series and VerFinder classifies it as High Power. Verified official specifications include 225 ps (165.5 kw), 3,583 cc (218.6 cu.in.), 6 Cylinder SOHC, 60 degrees V6, 24 Valve. VerFinder separates manufacturer facts from selection context and keeps the complete specification table below for checking the exact configuration.
Key verified facts
- Output
- 225 ps (165.5 kw)
- Displacement
- 3,583 cc (218.6 cu.in.)
- Engine
- 6 Cylinder SOHC, 60 degrees V6, 24 Valve
- Weight
- 290 kg (639 lbs.)
- RPM range
- 5,000 - 6,000
- Starting
- Electric
- Control
- Remote Control
- Gear ratio
- 2.0:1 (12:24)
- Fuel
- Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane) or higher
Where it fits in the Tohatsu range
Within the Four Stroke series, VerFinder places Tohatsu BFT225DK1 beside the nearest published Tohatsu models shown below. This is a catalogue position, not a performance ranking: final selection depends on hull, load and exact configuration.
Technologies and characteristics
Official technology and feature names shown by Tohatsu for this model:
- Tohatsu 225 hp 4-Stroke Benefits
- 4-Stroke Technology
- Fundamentals for User Convenience and Reliability
- Warning & Protection
Technical specifications
- Engine (No. of Cylinder)
- 6 Cylinder SOHC, 60 degrees V6, 24 Valve
- Output
- 225 ps (165.5 kw)
- Displacement
- 3,583 cc (218.6 cu.in.)
- Bore x Stroke
- 89 x 96 mm (3.5 x 3.8 in)
- Max. RPM Range
- 5,000 - 6,000
- Starting
- Electric
- Control Type
- Remote Control
- Gear Shift
- Forward - Neutral - Reverse
- Gear Ratio
- 2.0:1 (12:24)
- Ignition System
- MicroComputer Programmed
- Propeller Selection Range
- 15" - 27"
- Transom Height
- 25"
- Fuel
- Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane) or higher
- Oil Type
- NMMA Certified FC-W® 4-stroke oil** SAE 10W-30 (SF, SG, SH, SJ)
- Oil Capacity
- 7.8L (2.1 US Gal.) w/filter
- Weight*
- 290 kg (639 lbs.)
- Alternator Output
- 12V, 1080W, 90A
- Programmed Fuel Injection
- Standard
- Start In Gear Protection
- Standard
- Thermostat Controlled Cooling System
- Standard
- Through-The-Prop Exhaust
- Standard
- Overheat Buzzer
- Standard
- Oil Pressure Warning
- Standard
- Power Trim and Tilt
- Standard
- Variable Valve Timing & Lift Control
- Standard
Before choosing a configuration
Check the boat manufacturer’s permitted horsepower and transom specification, shaft length, steering/control type, starting system, trim/tilt equipment, propeller choice and the installed weight of the exact configuration.
Frequently asked questions
What type of outboard is Tohatsu BFT225DK1?
Tohatsu BFT225DK1 is a Tohatsu Four Stroke-series outboard. VerFinder classifies it in the Gasoline section and the High Power class.
What is the rated output of Tohatsu BFT225DK1?
The official Tohatsu specification lists the output as 225 ps (165.5 kw).
What are the key technical specifications of Tohatsu BFT225DK1?
The complete verified specification table is shown on this page. Key values include 225 ps (165.5 kw), 3,583 cc (218.6 cu.in.), 6 Cylinder SOHC, 60 degrees V6, 24 Valve, 290 kg (639 lbs.).
What should be checked before installing Tohatsu BFT225DK1?
Before installation, verify permitted horsepower, transom and shaft length, controls, starting, trim/tilt, propeller selection and installed weight for the exact version.
Verified official source
Sources and verification
Source checked: 2026-09-02