Tohatsu MFS3.5 2026: The Current Lightweight Overachiever
The 2026 Tohatsu MFS3.5 is the newest build of Tohatsu’s 86cc (5.2 cu in) single tuned to 3.5 HP (2.6 kW) — the most thrust available from the brand’s most portable platform. Redesigned cowl, ergonomic front and rear carrying handles, integral fuel tank, 360° tiller steering, and shallow water drive complete a package that goes anywhere and asks for very little. The current sweet spot of the small portable class.
Key Features (2026)
- 86cc single tuned to 3.5 HP
- Redesigned cowl; front and rear handles
- 360° tiller steering; shallow water drive
- Integral fuel tank; Simpliq technology
Specifications
- Engine: 1-cylinder four stroke, 86cc (5.2 cu in)
- Bore x Stroke: 55 x 36 mm (2.17 x 1.42 in)
- Horsepower: 3.5 HP (2.6 kW)
- Starting: Manual (recoil)
- Steering: Tiller, 360°
- Fuel: Integral tank, 87 octane unleaded
- Shaft: 15″ (S) / 20″ (L)
Benefits & Applications
Current-year Tohatsu portability for tenders, inflatables, canoes, jon boats, and sailboats. Rivals: Mercury 3.5 HP 2026, Honda BF2.3 2026. Step up: Tohatsu MFS4 2026.
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Save with the MFS3.5 2024 or MFS3.5 2025, all Tohatsu Outboards, or the Tohatsu brand guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the 2026 MFS3.5?
$1,380, in stock and ready to ship.
What’s the engine displacement?
86cc (5.2 cu in), with a 55 x 36 mm bore and stroke.
Best boats?
Tenders, inflatables, canoes with transoms, jon boats, and small sailboats.



