Honda 250HP | BF250DXCRA

Fitted with a 25-inch shaft, the BF250DXCRA is a 250-horsepower four-stroke V6 from Honda. 617 lbs is what Honda's spec sheet shows. Cable-run steering ties this engine to a remote helm rather than a tiller. The opposite-direction gearcase here is meant for twin-engine pairing against a standard-rotation partner; running two counter-rotating units together causes the same handling issue a pair of standard units would. This engine runs 3583cc over six cylinders, injected rather than carbureted via Honda's EFI.

Points to check first

Confirm the 25-inch shaft matches your transom depth before buying, since Honda builds several shaft options at this horsepower for exactly this reason. Full throttle on this configuration lands at 5300-6300 rpm. Most of the demand at this horsepower comes from repowers rather than new, ground-up rigging jobs.

Equipment onboard

Beyond the counter-rotating gearcase, this engine carries charging support and a cooling-system flush connection, with trim and tilt; Honda adds the manual and 5 years of coverage on top. Propeller choice is left to you as a separate order.

What side of a twin install does this go on? Honda builds counter-rotating units for the side opposite a standard-rotation partner, typically to cancel torque steer.

Is a propeller supplied with this engine? No, order one as a separate item.

Does this engine start electrically? Yes, electric start is standard, with no manual backup at this horsepower.