Yamaha model codes

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A table for helping to decipher the model codes used by Yamaha for outboard motors sold in the Asia/ Pacific region.

Model description	Horsepower	Model designation	Starting / Tilt method	Shaft length	Control method
F = Four stroke	2	A	T = Power tilt and trim with electric start	S = Short (15", 381mm)	R = Remote control
E = 2 Stroke Enduro	3	B	P = Power tilt with electric start	L = Long (20", 508mm)	H = Tiller handle
T = High thrust	4	C	E = Manual tilt with electric start	X = Extra long (25", 635mm)
S = Saltwater series	5	D	M = Manual tilt with manual start	U = Ultra long (30", 762mm)
P = Pro series	6	E	D = Gas assist tilt
L = Counter rotation	8	F
V = V MAX series	9.9	G
Z = High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI)	15	H
D = Twin propellers	20	J
B = Inshore series	25	N
C = C Series	30	P
	40	U
	50	V
	60	X
	70
	75
	89
	90
	100
	115
	130
	140
	150
	175
	200
	225
	250
	275
	300
	350