Tohatsu MFS8 Portable Outboard Motor 2024 – 8HP Four Stroke

Tohatsu MFS8 2024: Twin-Cylinder Smoothness, Class-Leading Weight

The 2024 Tohatsu MFS8 steps up to a 209cc (12.8 cu in) two-cylinder four stroke — bore and stroke 55 x 44 mm — producing 8 HP (5.9 kW) across a 5,000–6,000 rpm wide-open range. Two cylinders mean noticeably less vibration at troll and a quieter, more relaxed cruise than any single can manage, and Tohatsu builds the MFS8 and MFS9.8 among the lightest outboards in their class. Full Forward-Neutral-Reverse gearing on a 2.08:1 ratio, manual or electric start options, and shallow water drive make it a proper working engine in the 8–10HP class.

Key Features (2024)

• 209cc two-cylinder four stroke — smooth, low-vibration running
• Among the lightest in its class
• F-N-R gearing; 2.08:1 gear ratio
• Manual or electric start; shallow water drive

Specifications

• Engine: 2-cylinder four stroke, 209cc (12.8 cu in)
• Bore x Stroke: 55 x 44 mm (2.17 x 1.73 in)
• Horsepower: 8 HP (5.9 kW)
• Max Operating Range: 5,000–6,000 rpm
• Starting: Manual or Electric
• Gearshift: Forward-Neutral-Reverse; ratio 2.08:1
• Steering: Tiller
• Fuel: Separate tank, 87 octane unleaded
• Shaft: 15″ (S) / 20″ (L)

Benefits & Applications

The twin’s smoothness pays off on long runs and slow trolls alike — for 12–14 ft aluminum boats, tenders, inflatables, and kicker duty. Rivals: Yamaha F8 2024, Mercury 8 HP EFI 2024. Same block, more power: Tohatsu MFS9.8 2024.

Compare Model Years

See the MFS8 2025 and MFS8 2026, all Tohatsu Outboards, or the Tohatsu brand guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tohatsu MFS8 a twin-cylinder engine?

Yes — a 209cc two-cylinder four stroke, which runs smoother and quieter than single-cylinder rivals.

What is the gear ratio?

2.08:1, with full Forward-Neutral-Reverse gearing.

Manual or electric start?

Both are offered, so you can rig it as simply or as conveniently as you like.