

Honda Reliability - with Jet Power flexibility
The Jet 40 is perfect for boating in locations where normal prop driven boats can’t operate. Rocky bottom shallows, white river rapids, and even over sandbars – your Honda can take you there. The low-profile foot design allows a boater to maneuver in minimal depths without the fear of getting a propeller caught or damaged on rocky, rough bottoms, shallows, or other underwater obstacles.
Based on the BF60’s proven platform, the Jet 40 takes everything you love about the BF60 and adds the versatility of a Jet. The best maneuverability. Best in class high output charging. And of course, the best time out on the water.
Add in features like BLAST, Programmable Fuel Injection, a high performance heavy-duty gear case, Lean Burn Control, and variable speed trolling, and you’ve got a legendary motor that’s truly best in class. The Jet 40 engine Alert System that helps protect the engine by alerting the operator of conditions such as overheating, low oil pressure and over-revving and it comes with a freshwater port for quick engine flushing.
The best choice for navigating in shallow waters.
The Jet 40 goes where props can't. Shallow lakes, rocky rivers, rapids, sandbars - our Jet outboards are ready to explore.
Mikuni® Intake System
The lightweight Mikuni® long tube intake track system helps build low end torque.
ENGINE
- Type
- 3-cylinder 4-stroke SOHC 12 valves
- Displacement
- 998cc
- Bore & Stroke
- 73mm x 79.5mm
- Full Throttle RPM Range
- 5000-6000
- HP Rating
- 40HP @ 5500RPM
- Valves per Cylinder
- Four
- Fuel Delivery
- Programmed fuel injection
- Ignition System
- Microcomputer programmed
- Starting System
- Electric
- Cooling System
- Water cooled system
- Alternator
- 22-Amp
DIMENSIONS
- Recommended Transom Height
- 20"
- Dry Weight
- 122kg
DRIVE
- Gear Ratio
- Direct Drive
- Gear Shift
- F-N-R
- Propellor
- N/A
4-STROKES OF GENIUS IN A JET DRIVE
World-renowned Honda quality combines proven reliability and superior fuel efficiency, with no oil mixing.
Lean Burn Control® - Superior fuel efficiency
Lean Burn Control® increases fuel efficiency by allowing combustion to operate on a leaner air/fuel mixture. At cruising speed, this engine runs on up to 10% less fuel* than others in its class.
*Based on EPA Specific Fuel Consumption Mode.
Variable Speed Trolling - available on optional tiller model
For fisherman who want to slow troll, Honda's variable speed control is available on an optional tiller. The system adjusts in 50 RPM increments between 750 RPM and 1000 RPM.
NMEA 2000
Open architecture electronic protocol allowing the operator to see engine data on a GPS or fish finder without additional gateway devices
Programmed Fuel Injection - Powerful performance
Programmed Fuel Injection delivers the precise amount of fuel/air to each cylinder. The result is easy starts and instant throttle response with superior fuel efficiency.
Superior Battery Charging - More usable power
There's always plenty of electric power with the 40 Jet. Honda's exclusive neodymium magnet flywheel enables these engines to produce nearly twice as many charging amps as some competitors. The high output helps keep battery banks charged all day, even when running multiple accessories. The 40 Jet develops a total 22 amps and 17 charging amps.
7 YEAR Warranty
Honda's 7 year domestic warranty (3 years for commercial) is the best in the business. This transferable, non-declining warranty is the same on the last day as it is on the first.
All services carried out using Genuine Honda Parts and Oils
** Service times are based on the Maintenance Schedule in your Owner's Manual. No allowances are made for work that is to be carried out in excess of this schedule or at owner's request. Pricing does not include Parts and Consumables.**
Your Service agent can be identified via the display of this signage on their building and in addition to this they should also be displaying the Honda Genuine Parts and Accessories signage.
20 Hour Service
- Hours to complete
- 2.75
100 Hour Service
- Hours to complete
- 3.5
200 Hour Service
- Hours to complete
- 4.5
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