HONDA 90 HP BF90D5XRTA OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

If you have landed on this page, you are probably shopping for a 90 horse motor and you already know Honda is on your short list. Good. We have the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale right here, brand new in the crate, and we ship it to buyers all over the world. This page tells you what the motor is, what the model code means, the full specifications, what boats it suits, and how buying from us works. No fluff. Just the stuff I would want to know before spending this kind of money on an outboard.

Quick summary for the people who hate scrolling: the Honda BF90D5XRTA is a 90 HP, 1.5 litre, four cylinder, four stroke outboard with a 25 inch shaft, remote steering and power trim and tilt. Price is listed at the top of this page. It is in stock. If you want it, add it to the cart or browse the rest of our shop first and come back. Everyone else, read on.

What You Get With the Honda BF90D5XRTA for Sale on This Page

When you order the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale from us, you get a new, never mounted outboard straight from the distributor chain. It comes in the factory crate with the factory paperwork. We do not sell reconditioned motors dressed up as new, and we do not swap parts around. What Honda built is what arrives at your door.

In the box you will find the powerhead and midsection assembled on the 25 inch leg, the lower unit, the cowling, the owner’s manual and the basic hardware Honda packs with it. Propeller is not included as standard, because Honda lists the prop as optional on this model. That is normal for remote motors in this class. Every boat wants a different pitch, and a dealer who throws in a random prop is just guessing. Tell us your hull and we can advise you on a prop, or you can order one separately.

Controls and gauges are also separate. Since this is a remote steer motor, you need a binnacle or side mount control box, harness and key switch. If you are repowering a boat that already ran a Honda, you may be able to reuse some of it. If you are coming from another brand, plan on new controls. Ask us before you order and we will tell you straight what you need.

Decoding the Model Code: What BF90D5XRTA Actually Means

Honda model codes look like a license plate, but they are not random. Once you know how to read them, you can tell at a glance whether a motor fits your transom. Here is the breakdown for this one.

• BF is Honda’s prefix for its four stroke outboards.
• 90 is the horsepower rating.
• D is the design series.
• 5 refers to the model type within that series.
• X is the shaft length. X means extra long, which on this motor is 25 inches (635 mm).
• R means remote control. This is not a tiller motor. It is steered from a helm.
• T means power trim and tilt.
• A is a market and variant designation.

So the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale here is the 25 inch shaft, remote control, power trim version of the BF90. If your transom measures around 20 inches, you want the L shaft version instead, which is the Honda 90 HP BF90D5LRTA. Same engine, shorter leg. Getting the shaft length wrong is the single most common mistake I see when people order online, so measure first. Take a tape from the top of the transom straight down to the bottom of the hull at the centreline. Around 25 inches, this is your motor.

Full Specifications of the Honda BF90D5XRTA for Sale

These are Honda’s published figures for the BF90 family, with the details that apply to the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale here, the X shaft, remote, power trim model.

If you want to double check anything against the source, Honda keeps the numbers on its official BF75, BF90 and BF100 specifications page. I always tell buyers to cross check, and I mean it. A seller who gets nervous when you verify their specs is a seller to walk away from.

How the Engine Behaves on the Water

Numbers on a table only tell you so much, so let me put the specs of the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale into plain terms.

VTEC on a 1.5 litre block

The BF90 does not have the biggest displacement in the 90 HP class. Some rivals run close to two litres. Honda gets its power a different way, with VTEC, the same idea it has used in its cars for decades. At low RPM the intake valves follow a mild cam profile, which keeps the engine smooth and easy on fuel when you are idling out of the marina or cruising. Up top, a second, more aggressive cam profile takes over and the motor pulls hard to the rev limit. In practice you get a motor that is relaxed and frugal at cruise but does not run out of breath when you open it up with a full load aboard.

BLAST for a better hole shot

Honda calls it Boosted Low Speed Torque. When you push the throttle forward quickly, the ECU richens the mixture and advances the ignition timing for a moment. The result is a stronger shove out of the hole and a quicker jump onto plane. On the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale here, BLAST is standard. If you have ever owned a heavy aluminium boat that wallows at the back before it finally climbs out, you will notice the difference.

Lean Burn Control and fuel use

There is an oxygen sensor in the exhaust that keeps an eye on the air to fuel ratio and leans the mixture out at steady cruise speeds. Honda claims up to 20% less fuel at cruise than comparable motors. Your own figure will depend on hull, load, prop and how heavy your right hand is, but owners generally report that the BF90 sips fuel compared to what they ran before. For anyone doing long runs to the fishing grounds, that adds up fast over a season.

Charging power you will actually use

This is one feature that does not get enough attention. The 44 amp alternator puts 35 amps into your batteries. That is a lot for a 90, and it is one of the better reasons to look at the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale over other motors in this size. If you run a big fish finder, a chartplotter, a livewell pump, lights and a stereo, you will appreciate it. Many motors in this size range barely keep up with a basic electronics package at trolling speed. The Honda keeps the battery bank healthy.

Boats That Suit the Honda BF90D5XRTA for Sale

The 25 inch shaft is the key detail here. The Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale on this page is meant for boats with a taller transom. Typical matches include:

• Pontoon boats and tritoons in the 18 to 22 foot range, which very often call for a 25 inch leg.
• Small centre console boats built with a 25 inch transom, especially bay and inshore hulls.
• Deeper aluminium fishing boats and utility work boats where the transom sits high.
• Sailboats and catamarans that use an outboard bracket set up for an extra long shaft.
• Rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) with a 25 inch transom used for tenders, dive trips or patrol work.

Honda publishes real boat tests for the BF90 on hulls like the Crestliner 1700 Mirage, the C-Dory 22CC, the Sundance B20CC and the Southbay 922CR pontoon. You can look through those numbers on the Honda Marine performance test page to see speeds, fuel burn and the props they used. It is a good way to sanity check what a 90 will do on a boat like yours.

Before you buy any outboard, check your boat’s capacity plate. It lists the maximum horsepower the hull is rated for. Do not go over it. If your plate says 75, look at the Honda 75 HP BF75D4LRTA instead. If it says 115 and you want the extra punch, we also have the Honda 115 HP BF115D1XA with the same 25 inch shaft.

Why Buyers Pick a Honda 90 Over Other Brands

I am not going to pretend other brands build bad motors. They don’t. Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury and Tohatsu all make good 90s. But there are reasons people keep coming back to Honda, and why the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale on this page moves quickly, and most of them are about living with the motor for years rather than how it looks on the showroom floor.

It is quiet. Honda four strokes have a reputation for being some of the quietest motors on the water, and the BF90 is no exception. At idle you can talk over it without raising your voice. For fishing, that matters.

It is car engineering. A lot of the technology in this outboard comes straight from Honda’s automotive side. Fuel injection, VTEC, the ECU logic, the way it starts every time on the first turn of the key. That is decades of engine building in millions of vehicles, not something that was invented last year.

It is light for what it does. At 365 pounds dry, the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale here is competitive in its class. Less weight on the transom means the boat sits better, planes easier and handles more predictably.

Maintenance is simple. Honda designed the BF75, BF90 and BF100 so the routine jobs, oil, filter, plugs, are quick to reach. There is a freshwater flush port too, so rinsing out salt after a day on the sea takes a couple of minutes with a garden hose.

Warranty coverage. Honda’s True 5 warranty gives recreational owners five years of coverage through authorised Honda Marine dealers in the markets where it applies, and it is transferable. Warranty terms vary by country, so check what your local Honda distributor honours. You can read the full terms on the Honda Marine warranty page.

Corrosion Protection and Saltwater Use

Plenty of people buying the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale here plan to run it in salt water. That is fine. The motor is built for it. Honda uses a multi layer paint process, sacrificial anodes and waterproof electrical connectors. The alternator, ignition and other important electrical parts sit near the top of the powerhead, where they stay cooler and drier.

That said, no outboard survives neglect in salt, not even the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale. Flush it after every trip. Check the anodes each season and replace them when they are about half gone. Keep the cowling seal in good shape. Spray the powerhead with a corrosion inhibitor now and then. Do those small things and a Honda 90 will give you many years of service.

Break-In and First Season Tips

New motors need a bit of patience, and the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale is no different. Follow the break-in procedure in the owner’s manual. It is usually around ten hours of varied throttle use without long runs at full throttle. Vary your RPM. Don’t just troll for ten hours, and don’t just pin it either.

After break-in, the first service is the one that matters most. Change the engine oil and filter and check the gearcase oil. Honda recommends 10W-30 marine oil for most conditions. After that, plan on a service every 100 hours or once a year, whichever comes first. If you are the type who does your own work, Honda sells shop manuals, and the owner’s manuals are free to download on the Honda Marine manuals page.

Pick the right prop for the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale. A 90 HP motor with the wrong propeller is a slow, thirsty motor. At wide open throttle, loaded the way you normally run, the engine should reach the 5,300 to 6,300 RPM range. If it doesn’t get there, your pitch is too high. If it hits the rev limiter easily, go up in pitch. Honda also has a propeller selector tool that is worth a look.

How Buying the Honda BF90D5XRTA for Sale From Us Works

We sell outboard motors online and ship worldwide, and the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale is no exception. Here is how an order normally goes.

1. Place the order. Add the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale to your cart and check out, or contact us first if you have questions about fit, controls or shipping to your country.
2. We confirm. After the order comes in, we confirm stock, the shipping address and the delivery route with you.
3. Crating and dispatch. The motor ships in its factory crate. We add protection where needed so it arrives in the same condition it left.
4. Tracking. You get tracking details once the motor is on its way, so you always know where it is.
5. Delivery. The crate is heavy, around 400 pounds or more with packing. Make sure someone is there to receive it and that you have a way to move it, whether that is a forklift, a pallet jack or a few strong friends.

International buyers should keep in mind that import duties and local taxes are set by your own country’s customs office. We will give you all the paperwork you need to clear the motor, but those charges are paid at your end. If you are not sure what they will be, call your local customs broker before ordering. That way nothing surprises you.

If you would rather compare options before deciding, have a look at our full Honda outboard motors range, or narrow it down to the Honda 90 HP outboards category.

Installing the Honda BF90D5XRTA for Sale You Bought

I strongly recommend having a qualified marine technician rig the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale once it arrives. A remote control outboard has more to it than a tiller. You need to mount it at the correct height on the transom, connect the steering, route the control cables or harness, wire the gauges and the battery, set up the fuel line with a water separating filter, and then fit and test the prop.

Mounting height on the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale is worth getting right. On most boats the anti ventilation plate should sit roughly level with the bottom of the hull or a little above it. Too low and you get drag and spray. Too high and the prop ventilates in turns. A good rigger will set it and then fine tune it on the water test.

If you are doing it yourself, that is your call, but read the installation section of the manual cover to cover before you start. Torque the mounting bolts correctly, use a proper engine hoist rated for the weight, and never lift the motor by the cowling.

Other Honda Outboards You Might Be Weighing Up

Not sure a 90 is right? Here are a few motors buyers often compare against the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale on this page:

• Honda 100 HP BF100A1XRT uses the same 1.5 litre block with a bit more power, also on a 25 inch shaft.
• Honda 60 HP BFP60A1XRT is the Power Thrust 60, a strong choice for heavy pontoons that don’t need a 90.
• Honda 50 HP BF50D4XRTA suits smaller boats with a 25 inch transom.
• Honda 150 HP BF150A2LA is for bigger boats that need a lot more power.
• Honda 30 HP BF30D3SRT fits small aluminium boats and tenders.

You can also browse by power band, like the 75 HP Honda outboards, the 115 HP Honda outboards, or the 50 HP Honda outboards.

Common Questions About the Honda BF90D5XRTA for Sale

Is this motor new or used?

New. The Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale on this page is a brand new outboard in the factory crate. It has never been mounted or run on a boat.

What shaft length is it?

25 inches, the X shaft. Measure your transom before ordering. If you need 20 inches, go for the BF90D5LRTA.

Does it come with a propeller?

No. Honda lists the prop as optional for this model. Tell us your boat, and we can point you to a sensible starting pitch.

Can I use it with my old controls?

If your old controls are Honda and compatible with this generation, possibly. If they are from another brand, you will need Honda controls and a harness. Contact us with what you have and we will check.

What fuel does it run on?

The Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale runs on regular unleaded, 86 octane AKI minimum. Use fresh fuel and a water separating filter, especially in warm and humid climates where fuel goes stale faster.

How long does shipping take?

It depends on where you are. Domestic orders usually arrive faster than international ones. Once your order is confirmed we give you an estimate for your specific address, and tracking once it ships.

Is it good for saltwater?

Yes. The Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale is built for salt water, with normal care. Flush it after every saltwater trip, check the anodes, and keep up with annual servicing.

How much power does it charge the batteries with?

The Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale gives you 35 amps of battery charging from a 44 amp alternator, which is plenty for a typical fishing electronics setup.

Ready to Order the Honda BF90D5XRTA for Sale?

If the specs fit your boat and the price works for you, go ahead and add the Honda BF90D5XRTA for sale to your cart. It is a proven 90 HP motor from a company that builds engines better than almost anyone. It is quiet, efficient, easy to maintain, and strong enough to push a loaded pontoon or a centre console without fuss.

Still have questions? Get in touch with us before you buy. I would much rather answer ten questions up front than have you order the wrong shaft length. And if the 90 turns out not to be the right motor, we have plenty more in the Honda outboards line up to choose from.