225 HP

Honda 225 HP Outboard for Sale: The BF225 V6

The Honda BF225 is a smooth, powerful V6 built for offshore fishing boats, centre consoles and twin engine installations. We stock it in every common shaft length, in both rotations and with a choice of mechanical or drive by wire controls, so you can match it closely to your boat. Here is every Honda 225 HP outboard for sale in our stock.

BF225 Models in Stock

20 inch shaft

• BF225DLRA: mechanical, standard rotation.

25 inch shaft

• BF225DXRA and BF225DXCRA: mechanical, standard or counter rotation.
• BF225DXDA and BF225DXCDA: drive by wire, standard or counter rotation.

30 inch shaft

• BF225DURA and BF225DUCRA: mechanical, standard or counter rotation.
• BF225DUDA and BF225DUCDA: drive by wire, standard or counter rotation.

L, X and U are 20, 25 and 30 inch shafts. C is counter rotation, R mechanical controls and D drive by wire.

Who Buys a Honda 225?

• Owners of 7 to 8 metre centre consoles on a single engine.
• Twin installations on 8 to 10 metre offshore boats.
• Walkaround and cabin boat owners heading offshore.
• Repowers of older 225 HP rigs.

Choosing Your BF225

1. Shaft: L for 20 inches, X for 25 inches, U for 30 inches. Many offshore boats with twin engines on brackets use U.
2. Controls: R if you want mechanical cables or are reusing Honda mechanical controls; D for drive by wire.
3. Rotation: standard for singles; for twins, one standard and one C model with matching shaft and controls.

V6 Strengths

• Six cylinder smoothness and low vibration.
• Strong torque for heavy, loaded boats.
• Quiet, refined running on long offshore trips.
• Honda's engine management for efficient cruising.

Rigging and Props

Plan for Honda controls suited to R or D, hydraulic steering sized for the load, a start panel or key switches, gauges, quality batteries and a fuel system with water separation. Offshore boats usually run stainless props matched to their load and rotation.

Care Tips

• Flush every engine after salt water use.
• Change oil, filter and gear oil on schedule.
• Inspect anodes, thermostats and impellers; service twins together.

Why Choose Honda at 225 HP?

Honda's V6 has a reputation for smooth, quiet running that is especially welcome on long offshore days. Owners often notice how little vibration reaches the deck at cruising speed, and how quiet the engine is at idle and while trolling. Honda's attention to fuel efficiency means lower running costs over a season of long runs to fishing grounds, and its automotive engineering shows in long service life when maintenance is kept up. A Honda V6 is also a strong choice for resale, as buyers value well maintained Honda engines.

Repowering an Older Rig

If you are repowering from older engines, check transom or bracket strength, steering capacity and battery charging, and decide whether to keep mechanical controls (R) or upgrade to drive by wire (D). We can help you list the parts you will need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does U mean?

A 30 inch ultra long shaft.

Can I mix R and D models in a twin?

No, both engines should use the same control type.

225 or 250 HP?

See the Honda 250 HP if your boat is rated higher.

How to Order

Every engine in this category is listed with its full model code and price. Choose the version that matches your transom height, steering and starting needs, then ask us for a freight quote to your country or nearest port. We ship worldwide with tracking, and your quote shows the full delivery cost before you pay. Call or WhatsApp +1 209 690 5983, or message us through our contact page. To compare other sizes, see our full range of Honda outboards.