Yamaha Technical Database

Yamaha VMAX 225 (3.1L V6)

Name: Yamaha VMAX 225 (3.1L V6) Outboard Motor (2002)
Brand: Yamaha
Availability: OutOfStock

225 HP 2002 2-Stroke Current Production ✓ Service Data Verified

Smaller Model 225hp V6 Offshore (Digital (DEC))

Current Model VMAX 225 (3.1L V6)

Larger Model 225hp V6 Offshore (Mechanical)

General Specifications

HP / kW 225 HP / 167.6 kW

Displacement 3130 cc (191.0 cu in.)

Cylinders 6 (V6 (76°))

WOT RPM 4500 - 5500

Weight 244 kg / 538 lbs

Drive & Lower Unit

Gear Ratio 1.81

Shaft Length 20

Electrical System

Alternator Output 600 Watts

Starting System Electric

Technical Maintenance Toolkit

Verified service specifications for the Yamaha VMAX 225 (3.1L V6) (2002)

Lubrication

Engine Oil

Yamalube 2M

Gearcase Lube 1150 ml

Ignition System

Spark Plug

NGK BKR6EKU

Gap Setting 0.039"

Firing Order 1-2-3-4

Performance Specs

Idle RPM 700 ± 50

WOT Range 4500-5500

Alternator 600W

Standard Maintenance Intervals

20H Break-in Service

100H Annual Tune-up

300H Water Pump & Seals

Identification

The serial number for the Yamaha VMAX 225 (3.1L V6) is typically found on a plate located on the transom bracket.

Technical Toolkit

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Maintenance Compatibility

These models share common service parts with the Yamaha VMAX 225 (3.1L V6):

Model Evolution

History of the Yamaha 225HP series over the years:

2000 225hp V6 OX66 EFI 2004 F225 (Early 4-Stroke) 2005 225hp V6 HPDI 2020 225hp V6 Offshore (Digital (DEC)) 2020 225hp V6 Offshore (Mechanical)

Category Discovery

All 225HP Motors Full Yamaha Index 2000s Archive

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Reference Data

Information compiled from Yamaha Marine factory service manuals and original sales literature published in 2002.