Honda BF2.3 Portable Outboard Motor 2024 – 2.3HP Four Stroke

Honda BF2.3 2024: America’s Lightest Four Stroke Outboard

The 2024 Honda BF2.3 holds a unique title: at just 29.5 lbs, it is the lightest four stroke outboard motor in America. Its 57cc OHV single is air-cooled — no water pump, no impeller to maintain, no cooling passages to flush — and drives through a centrifugal clutch: twist the grip and go, release and idle. Full 360° swivel steering provides reverse thrust, shallow water drive protects the gearcase, and the fold-down tiller and front-mount carrying handle make stowage effortless. A brilliantly simple entry to the smallest outboard class.

Key Features (2024)

• 29.5 lbs — lightest four stroke in America
• Air-cooled 57cc OHV single — no water pump maintenance
• Centrifugal clutch with twist-grip throttle — twist and go
• 360° steering; shallow water drive; fold-down tiller

Specifications

• Engine: 1-cylinder OHV four stroke, 57cc, air-cooled
• Horsepower: 2.3 HP (WOT 5,000–6,000 rpm)
• Starting: Manual (recoil)
• Clutch: Centrifugal
• Steering: Tiller, 360°
• Fuel Tank: Integral
• Shaft: 15″ (S) / 20″ (L)
• Weight: 29.5 lbs

Benefits & Applications

Air cooling means the BF2.3 shrugs off sandy shallows and weedy water that clog water-cooled rivals — ideal for dinghies, tenders, canoes, and jon boats. Compare the water-cooled Yamaha F2.5 2024 or Suzuki DF2.5 2024.

Compare Model Years

See the BF2.3 2025 and BF2.3 2026, all Honda Outboards, or the Honda brand guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the BF2.3 air-cooled?

Air cooling eliminates the water pump and impeller entirely — less maintenance and no cooling clogs in shallow or weedy water.

How does the centrifugal clutch work?

The prop engages as you twist the throttle and freewheels at idle — like a scooter, no gear lever needed.

How heavy is it?

29.5 lbs — the lightest four stroke outboard in America.