Honda publishes its 2027 Italian price list
Honda Motor Europe has issued a 2027 price list for Honda Marine outboards in Italy, with the schedule taking effect on 1 October 2026. The published range begins at €1,240 for the portable BF2.3 and extends to the single-installation BF350 V8, quoted between €38,060 and €38,720 depending on its finish. The list gives small-boat buyers and boatbuilders a fresh reference for comparing power options before committing to a new package or a repower.
The document covers more than the price of an engine. It sets out different installations and controls, shows which shaft lengths and finishes are available, and treats supporting equipment separately. These are Italian recommended retail prices including 22% VAT and transport, not a universal European tariff. Actual quotations elsewhere may differ with local taxes, dealer installation charges and the exact equipment specification.
Portable engines remain the entry point
At the smaller end, Honda lists portable outboards from the BF2.3 through the BF30. These engines are relevant to yacht tenders, small inflatables, fishing dinghies and lightweight leisure craft, where ease of handling may matter as much as top speed. The published technical information includes basic engine architecture and displacement, with output options across the range. The BF2.3 headline price is therefore a starting point rather than a guide to every package.
For owners who carry an auxiliary outboard or frequently remove an engine between trips, practical questions include portability, storage, starting arrangements and compatibility with the tender. The list identifies features such as integrated fuel tanks on applicable portable models, and distinguishes manual from electric trim and lifting systems. A lower initial price is attractive, but the correct engine has to meet the transom rating and the intended operating conditions.
Mid-range choices for everyday motorboats
The Italian schedule moves through inline-cylinder outboards from the BF40 to BF100 before reaching the larger four-cylinder BF115, BF135 and BF150 models. These are the power categories that can be encountered on many recreational RIBs, sportsboats and practical dayboats under twelve metres. The range allows owners to compare propulsion packages matched to hull weight, expected cruising speed and passenger load without automatically moving into twin-engine territory.
Mid-range pricing is best assessed against a complete installation. Controls, instrumentation and harnesses can change the final cost, as can the existing boat’s steering and fuel arrangement. A boat designed around one horsepower and weight envelope may require costly changes for a different engine. Comparing two advertised engine prices without evaluating rigging, propeller selection and approved power limits risks producing a misleading saving on paper.
V6 and V8 options lead the line-up
Above the middle of the range, Honda lists 3,583 cc V6 outboards from BF200 to BF250. Higher still are the BF300 and BF350 V8 variants, with the BF350 displacing 4,952 cc according to the Italian schedule. These higher-output engines are especially relevant to larger open motorboats and RIBs, as well as to some twin-engine packages. Their scale makes transom engineering, fuel capacity and the choice of controls central to the purchase.
The BF350 V8 price range, €38,060 to €38,720 for a single Italian installation, reflects differences in finish rather than a separate power rating. The figures should not be interpreted as a fully installed price for every hull. Dealers must still establish which steering, cabling, instruments, propellers and other components are needed. Boat owners also need to assess operating weight and the builder’s permitted outboard arrangement.
Multiple engines add new cost categories
The list goes beyond single motors by quoting twin-engine combinations starting with the BF135 and extending to the BF350. Triple-engine installations appear for BF300 and BF350, while the four-engine configuration is quoted only for the BF350. The headline entry point for four BF350 engines is €152,240 in the published Italian schedule. Such packages are relevant mainly to larger, high-performance hulls rather than typical entry-level recreational boats.
Multiple-outboard pricing calls for particular care because a hull may need specialised controls, extra electrical capacity, suitable engine spacing and an appropriate steering system. Counter-rotating propellers and installation details can become important as the number of engines rises. The outboard-only comparison is just one part of the operating budget, which must also account for servicing access, fuel demand and the boat’s approved maximum power.
Controls and electronics are priced separately
Honda distinguishes mechanical controls from drive-by-wire choices in relevant power bands beginning at BF40. The schedule also lists control stations and instruments, including tiller and single-lever arrangements, a hybrid analogue display and multifunction screens. This is useful information for both new-build buyers and owners replacing an older engine, because keeping the existing helm or moving to an electronic control package changes installation cost.
An upgrade can make sense where new instrumentation improves the owner’s use of engine information, but equipment compatibility has to be verified rather than assumed. Hullbuilders and installers should check the engine’s exact variant, the helm arrangement and available power supplies. The list separates these items so that customers can assemble a quotation around an intended boat, rather than treating every outboard of the same rated horsepower as identical.
Honwave tenders form part of the catalogue
The schedule also covers Honda’s Honwave tender and inflatable-boat range, from T20 to T40, in several PVC configurations. According to the published information, the packages include versions with slatted floors, aluminium-deck arrangements and inflatable V-shaped keels. They can be matched with applicable outboards from BF2.3 up to BF20. Listed package prices extend from €2,090 to €6,815, making the tender offering a distinct part of the overall marine catalogue.
These bundles are especially relevant to owners seeking a straightforward small craft for sheltered cruising, ship-to-shore transfers or short local trips. The cited equipment includes transport bags, repair kits, gauges, oars, foot pumps and benches. A package nevertheless needs to be selected for its intended load and conditions, not simply its price. Appropriate safety equipment, operator competence and manufacturer weight limits still apply.
What buyers should check before ordering
The price publication gives prospective owners more clarity ahead of the 2027 boating season, but purchase decisions require a complete written quotation. Honda’s Italian leisure-use warranty is described as five years for applicable outboards, subject to following the prescribed maintenance schedule. Buyers should confirm their local terms, whether the engine will be used privately or commercially, and which dealer will provide servicing and support.
For Leisure Boat Guide readers, the practical value is the breadth of choice rather than the headline cost of the V8 flagship. A tender, fishing skiff, family RIB and fast multi-engine sportsboat each need a different propulsion calculation. Start with the hullbuilder’s power and weight limits, then compare the correct shaft, propeller, controls, instruments and service package. Honda Marine’s official accompanying boat photograph illustrates its outboard-powered range, not every listed model.