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Yamaha VF225
The V6 V MAX SHO® 225 has all the tools in the tackle box to compete, including instant hole shot, exhilarating top speed and 40 percent more charging power than previous designs.
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V MAX SHO
VF225
- Power
- 225 hp
- Configuration
- V6
- Displacement
- 4.2L
- Weight
- 240 kg (529 lbs)
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The V6 V MAX SHO® 225 has all the tools in the tackle box to compete, including instant hole shot, exhilarating top speed and 40 percent more charging power than previous designs.
Key features
- Hole Shot & Top Speed
- Compact & Powerful Powerhead
- Responsive Throttle
- Thoughtful Engineering
- Smart Design
- Overall Performance
- CHARGING POWER
- V MAX SHO® SERIES PROPELLERS
- REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE DATA
- FAST, EASY TILTING
Full specifications
- Weight †
- 240 kg (529 lbs)
- Full Throttle RPM Range
- 5000 ~ 6000 rpm
- Fuel Induction System
- EFI
- Recommended Engine Oil
- Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual)
- Engine Type
- V6
- Displacement
- 4.2L
- Bore x Stroke
- 96 x 96mm (3.78 x 3.78 in)
- Prop Shaft Horsepower
- 225hp at 5500 rpm
- Alternator Output at W.O.T.
- 70 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
- 24
- Ignition
- TCI Microcomputer
- Spark Plug
- LFR6A-11
- Starting System
- Electric
- Lubrication
- Wet Sump
- Engine Oil Capacity
- 6.7L/6.4L
- Recommended Cooling
- Thermostatic Control
- Ethanol Blend Limit
- 10% Maximum
- Gear Ratio
- 1.75:1
- Gear Shift
- Forward, Neutral, Reverse
- Shaft Length
- 20"
- Degree of Tilt
- 66°
- Degree of Trim
- -4° through +16°
- Mounting Centers
- N/A
- Steering Angle (maximum)
- 35° from center, either direction
- Warranty
- Limited 3-year Pleasure, 3-year Government, 1-Year Commercial






