2017 Honda 6 HP BF6DHLHNA Outboard Motor

Weighing 60.6000 lbs, the 2017 Honda BF6DHLHNA packs a single-cylinder, 127 cc four-stroke into a 20-inch, long-shaft outboard meant for small tenders, jon boats, canoes, and inflatable hulls rather than larger runabouts. Steering is by tiller, and the motor is pull-started rather than electric.

Built for light, portable use

Power comes from a single carbureted cylinder with a bore and stroke of 60 x 45 mm, turning up to the 5000-6000 RPM full-throttle range through digital CDI ignition and a 2.08:1 gear ratio. The gearbox shifts forward, neutral, and reverse, and the standard propeller is a 7-7/8 inch diameter, 7-1/2 inch pitch, three-blade aluminum wheel. An internal 1.5-liter tank with an external connector fitting supplies fuel; the motor runs on 87-octane unleaded gasoline with FC-W 10W-30 oil in a wet sump lubrication setup, is rated for saltwater use, and is water cooled.

Before you buy, check the fit

Measure your transom depth against the 20-inch shaft before ordering, since this is the long option rather than short. The tiller handle folds down and gives you direct control at the motor instead of a remote console, and trim and tilt are adjusted by hand on this unit, not by a powered system. A 6-amp charging alternator can be added but is listed as optional, requiring separate installation rather than coming wired in. There is no internal starting battery, in keeping with the pull-start design.

Common questions

Does it come with a propeller? Yes, the aluminum propeller described above ships with the motor, along with an owner's manual and tool kit.

What is the warranty? Honda backs this motor with its True 5-Year Warranty.

Is this a new motor? Yes, this is a new, 2017 model year BF6DHLHNA manufactured in China.

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