Honda BF250DXRC 250HP Outboard – 25in Shaft, iST, Drive-by-Wire

Give Honda BF250DK1LDA a place on a bass boat, bay boat, or performance pontoon when 250 HP and iST digital control are required with a 20-inch long shaft. Its 3.6-liter, 60-degree V6 engine uses 24 valves and SOHC operation, producing 250 HP at 5,800 RPM for properly rated recreational hulls. Honda BF250DK1LDA is a Signature Silver VTEC 4-stroke outboard with Programmed Fuel Injection, electric starting, Intelligent Shift and Throttle, and Power Trim & Tilt. The 20-inch shaft suits compatible standard long-transom installations.

The listed 600-lb dry weight should be considered during transom, repower, trailer, and boat-balance planning. Its 5,300–6,300 RPM full-throttle range provides a reference for propeller selection, while the 2.00:1 gear ratio supports standard forward, neutral, and reverse operation. The 90-amp alternator supplies 60 charging amps for supported navigation displays, pumps, lighting, batteries, and other onboard systems. The listed oil capacity is 7.8 L, with gearcase lubricant service governed by the applicable Honda manual.

Key Features of Honda BF250DK1LDA

• Fit the 20-inch long shaft to compatible bass boats, bay boats, and performance pontoons.
• VTEC Engine — combines 3.6 liters of displacement with a 60-degree, 24-valve SOHC layout.
• 250 HP at 5,800 RPM provides a defined power option for properly rated hulls.
• 600 lbs dry weight requires suitable transom capacity and careful repower balance planning.
• Intelligent Shift and Throttle provides drive-by-wire control for supported digital helm systems.
• Programmed Fuel Injection manages fuel delivery within the specified V6 4-stroke engine.
• Power Trim & Tilt adjusts engine position during acceleration, cruising, docking, and trailering.
• 90 amps total with 60 charging amps support compatible onboard electrical equipment.

Why Choose the Honda BF250DK1LDA

This model combines the BF250 power rating with iST controls and a 20-inch shaft for digital-ready recreational boats. It suits owners who need higher output, helm-based electronic control, and charging capacity for a larger electronics package.

• 250 HP supports properly rated performance hulls
• iST controls suit digital-ready boats
• 20-inch shaft fits compatible long transoms

Applications & Use Cases

Honda BF250DK1LDA is suited to bass boats, bay boats, performance pontoons, and other recreational hulls using a compatible 20-inch transom. It can support fishing, coastal cruising, family boating, and repower work when the boat accepts the engine’s weight and horsepower.

• Bass boats requiring 250 HP
• Bay boats with long transoms
• Performance pontoons using iST controls

Warranty, Support & Maintenance

The supplied product information lists a 5-year non-declining standard warranty. Follow the Honda owner’s manual for the 7.8 L oil capacity, gearcase lubricant, filters, spark plugs, cooling-system checks, iST controls, and Power Trim & Tilt. Confirm service intervals, warranty registration, and dealer support before purchase.