Honda 250HP | BF250DLRA

Six cylinders, four strokes, and 250 horsepower sum up the BF250DLRA's block, on a 20-inch shaft. The listed figure is 606 lbs. A cable-actuated steering system links this motor to the helm rather than a tiller handle. Honda fits the regular-rotation gearcase here rather than the counter-rotating version built for pairing; electric start is standard. 3583cc, six cylinders, and electronic fuel injection describe this block's basic layout.

Suited to lower transoms

Confirm this 20-inch shaft against your transom first; it's worth measuring rather than guessing from the model name alone. At the top end, this engine spins 5300-6300 rpm. This output suits boats already set up for it, typically during a repower rather than a first rig.

Standard equipment

Rounding out the package, this motor's equipment list covers charging and a flush fitting for the cooling passages, with trim and tilt; finishing with the manual and a 5-year term from Honda. A propeller isn't bundled in; pick one separately.

Why not just buy the counter-rotating version instead? Counter-rotation only helps when pairing with a standard-rotation partner; alone, it offers no benefit over this unit.

Does the DLRA ship with a propeller? No, order one as a separate item sized to your boat.

Is starting electric or manual on this engine? Electric only; there's no manual pull-start backup at this horsepower.

What induction system does this block use? Electronic fuel injection (EFI) rather than a carburetor.