2017 Honda 4 HP BF4DHSHNA Outboard Motor

A 2017 Honda 4 HP outboard, model BF4DHSHNA, fitted with a 15-inch short shaft for smaller transoms, built around the same single-cylinder, 127cc four-stroke used across Honda's BF4 line, with manual tiller steering and manual starting.

Specifications worth checking

• 60mm bore, 45mm stroke, overhead-valve head with 2 valves per cylinder
• Carbureted fuel delivery from an internal 1.5-liter tank only, on 87-octane unleaded gasoline
• 4,500-5,500 rpm full-throttle range, 2.08:1 gear ratio, forward-neutral-reverse shifting
• Water cooled and saltwater rated, listed at 59.5000 lbs

What to check before buying

Because this is the short-shaft version, measure your transom height before ordering so the propeller sits at the right depth; Honda's long-shaft BF4DHLHNA is a separate listing for taller transoms. Trim and tilt are manual, and a 6-amp alternator is available as an option, fitted separately rather than wired in from the factory. Lubrication runs wet-sump with FC-W 10W-30 oil, and this motor is rated to Honda's Ultra Low 3-Star emissions standard under CARB.

What's in the box

A 7-7/8 x 7-1/2-inch 3-blade aluminum prop rounds out the included hardware, along with an owner's manual and tool kit, backed by Honda's 5-year True Warranty coverage.

Common questions

How is this different from the long-shaft BF4? This is the 15-inch short-shaft version; the long-shaft BF4DHLHNA uses a 20-inch shaft instead.

Is an alternator included? No, it is an option that must be fitted separately.

Specifications