Which is also the case for Yamaha's new 1.9-liter four-cylinder, which makes 200 hp at 7600 rpm and can be found powering high-output WaveRunners and jet-drive boats.

The offer requires a minimum of $3,000 in finance amount and is effective for eligible four-stroke outboards purchased and warranty registered between Aug. 1, 2020, and Sept. 4, 2020.

A detuned version, the BF200, produces 200 hp and is available with the same range of lower units. Prices range from $16,000 to $17,000. Yamaha engineers started with a clean sheet of paper.