Honda 140HP | BF140AXRA

The Honda BF140AXRA pairs a 140 hp four-stroke block with a 25-inch shaft and remote mechanical steering, the standard-rotation partner to the AXCRA version Honda sells at this same output.

Shaft and steering

This engine needs a transom sized for a 25-inch shaft, so check that measurement rather than guessing from the boat's overall length. Steering runs on a remote mechanical cable tied to a wheel, which fits a console-steered boat rather than one worked by hand at the transom. Four cylinders give 2354cc of displacement, EFI handles fuel delivery, and the starter is electric. Honda ships this family with the shaft already set at the factory, so it cannot be lengthened or shortened after the fact.

Running range and weight

Honda's listed operating band for full throttle sits between 5000 and 6000 rpm, and weight comes to 485 lbs. Unlike the counter-rotating version Honda also builds at this horsepower, this unit's propeller turns in the standard direction, which suits most single-engine boats without needing a matched partner motor. Keep that distinction in mind if you're shopping by part number rather than by the engine's written description.

Common questions

Does this come with a propeller? No, it is purchased separately for this motor.

What else is standard? Trim and tilt run by a switch, a battery-charging system, an owner's manual, and a port that clears the cooling passages with fresh water, all backed by a 5-year Honda warranty.