Honda BF250

Dream the Impossible

The launch of the all-new Honda BF250 has been long awaited by consumers world-wide. “Perfection takes time” has been the response from the company, when asked. While I have read this on restaurant menus too, Honda’s recipe seems to have come together to make something truly brilliant. The Editor travels to Port Alfred to see if Honda’s dreams have been made possible…

Honda has been producing a line of quiet, fuel-efficient, and reliable outboard marine engines for over 40 years. Ranging from 2 to 250 horsepower, Honda reckon their outboards set the standard for fuel economy and ease of operation while remaining true to the core Honda attributes, namely durability, quiet operation, quality, and reliability – all while looking after their responsibility toward waters and the environment.
The Honda BF250 isn’t an engine which is powered by a few thousand steroid-driven mice. What it does have is technology – and heap loads of it!
It combines a new 3.6-litre V6 engine – which is the largest in Honda’s lineup, with a revolutionary, direct air induction system for an outboard. This new system ensures the boat operator achieves a combination of high performance and low fuel consumption, allowing for a great all-rounder package, no matter your needs...

Words by Dean Castle Pictures by Dean Castle and courtesy of Honda Motors SA