Tohatsu

Tohatsu is Japan's oldest outboard manufacturer, having produced its first engine in 1956.

While often operating behind the scenes as an OEM manufacturer for other major brands, Tohatsu-branded engines are renowned for their rugged, no-nonsense durability. Their distinctive 4-2-1 Performance Tuned Exhaust system is a marvel of engineering, utilizing equal-length exhaust headers to maximize low-end torque and acceleration in their mid-range models. Tohatsu also pioneered TLDI (Two-stroke Low pressure Direct Injection) technology, providing 2-stroke performance with 4-stroke efficiency during the transition years of the early 2000s. Today, Tohatsu focuses on being the lightweight leader, consistently offering the lightest engines in the 20hp to 50hp classes. Their engineering philosophy prioritizes reliability over unnecessary complexity, making them a global favorite for commercial fishermen and rescue organizations who operate in remote areas.