Honda BF5 Portable Outboard Motor 2024 – 5HP Four Stroke

Honda BF5 2024: Honda’s Classic Sixty-Pound Five

The 2024 Honda BF5 is the definitive version of Honda’s 127cc water-cooled OHV single: 5HP at just 60 lbs, with a 4,500–5,500 rpm wide-open range. Its water-cooled single-cylinder design delivers excellent low- to mid-range power, digital CD ignition fires precisely in all conditions, the low-oil warning system guards the engine, and the front-mount carrying handle plus fold-down tiller make transport painless. A benchmark of the 5HP outboard class.

Key Features (2024)

• 127cc OHV water-cooled single — excellent low/mid-range power
• 60 lbs — lightweight and compact
• Digital CD ignition; low-oil warning system
• Front-mount carry handle; fold-down tiller; shallow water drive

Specifications

• Engine: 1-cylinder OHV four stroke, 127cc, water-cooled
• Horsepower: 5 HP (WOT 4,500–5,500 rpm)
• Starting: Manual (recoil)
• Ignition: Digital CD
• Steering: Tiller
• Fuel Tank: Integral
• Shaft: 15″ (S) / 20″ (L)
• Weight: 60 lbs

Benefits & Applications

The BF5’s generous displacement makes 5HP feel effortless — for tenders, inflatables, jon boats, and sailboat auxiliary duty. Rivals: Yamaha F4 2024, Suzuki DF5A 2024. Top of the block: Honda BF6 2024.

Compare Model Years

See the BF5 2025 and BF5 2026, all Honda Outboards, or the Honda brand guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How heavy is the Honda BF5?

60 lbs — light, compact, and equipped with a front carrying handle.

What’s the WOT range?

4,500–5,500 rpm.

Is the BF5 good as a sailboat kicker?

Yes — the 20″ shaft version is a long-standing favorite for small sailboat auxiliary power.