Honda BF2.3 2026: The Current Featherweight Champion
The 2026 Honda BF2.3 is the newest build of America’s lightest four stroke outboard: 29.5 lbs of air-cooled 57cc OHV simplicity. No water pump, no impeller, no flushing — just a twist-grip centrifugal clutch, 360° steering, shallow water drive, and Honda’s legendary starting manners. The freshest grab-and-go pick in the smallest outboard class.
Key Features (2026)
- 29.5 lbs — America’s lightest four stroke
- Air-cooled 57cc OHV single
- Centrifugal clutch; twist-grip throttle
- 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
The current-year edition of the most maintenance-free small outboard sold — for dinghies, tenders, canoes, and jon boats. Rivals: Yamaha F2.5 2026, Suzuki DF2.5 2026.
Compare Model Years
Save with the BF2.3 2024 or BF2.3 2025, all Honda Outboards, or the Honda brand guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the 2026 BF2.3?
$1,350, in stock.
Does it need winterizing like water-cooled motors?
Its air-cooled design skips the water-pump and flushing rituals entirely — storage prep is dramatically simpler.
What’s the WOT range?
5,000–6,000 rpm.


