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Yamaha VF175
Lean and mean, the In-Line Four V MAX SHO® 175 delivers exhilarating hole shot and class-leading top speed.
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V MAX SHO
VF175
- Power
- 175 hp
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Displacement
- 2.8L
- Weight
- 218 kg (480 lbs) - 222 kg (489 lbs)
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Lean and mean, the In-Line Four V MAX SHO® 175 delivers exhilarating hole shot and class-leading top speed. It clocked in at 62 mph with a tournament load—up to five mph faster than its VF150 sibling.*
Key features
- Quiet Power and Performance
- Midrange Power and Response
- Fuel Efficient
- Optimum Power
- Power Management
- AMPLE CHARGING POWER
- EASY RIGGING
- NEW Tilt Stop Lever
Full specifications
- Weight †
- 218 kg (480 lbs) - 222 kg (489 lbs)
- Full Throttle RPM Range
- 5000 ~ 6000 rpm
- Fuel Induction System
- EFI
- Recommended Engine Oil
- Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual)
- Engine Type
- Inline 4
- Displacement
- 2.8L
- Bore x Stroke
- 96 x 96.2mm (3.78 x 3.79in)
- Prop Shaft Horsepower
- 175 hp at 5500 rpm
- Alternator Output at W.O.T.
- 50 Amp
- Compression Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Recommended Fuel
- Octane 89
- Recommended Fuel Filtration
- Yamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external)
- C.A.R.B. Rating
- 3-Star
- Exhaust
- Through Propeller
- Intake
- 16
- Ignition
- TCI Microcomputer
- Spark Plug
- LFR6A-11
- Starting System
- Electric
- Lubrication
- Wet Sump
- Engine Oil Capacity
- 4.5L/4.3L w/without filter
- Recommended Cooling
- Thermostatic Control
- Ethanol Blend Limit
- 10% Maximum
- Gear Ratio
- 1.86:1
- Gear Shift
- Forward, Neutral, Reverse
- Shaft Length
- 20" - 25"
- Degree of Tilt
- 70°
- Degree of Trim
- -4° through +16°
- Mounting Centers
- N/A
- Steering
- Mechanical Remote
- Steering Angle (maximum)
- 32° from center, either direction
- Warranty
- Limited 3-Year Pleasure, 3-Year Government, 1-Year Commercial






