Yamaha In-Line Four V MAX SHO · Virginia Beach

Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.

The VF90 is the smallest V MAX SHO, a 90 hp 1.8-liter In-Line Four that weighs 353 lb with a 20-inch shaft. It takes regular unleaded at a minimum 87 octane, charges at 35 amps, and can run variable trolling RPM from a gauge or a remote switch. Mechanical controls and the Multi-Function Tiller Handle both work with it.

Horsepower
90 hp
Engine type
Inline 4
Displacement
1.8L
Shaft length
L = 20" X = 25"
Weight †
20" 353 lbs, 25" 362 lbs
Get a quote on the VF90 V MAX SHOCall (757) 464-4600
Yamaha
Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO outboard
Outboard images: Yamaha Motor Corporation. Coastal Marine is an authorized Yamaha dealer and installs these outboards at its Shore Drive shop.

Specifications

Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO
specs, as Yamaha lists them.

Specs and features: Yamaha, read from yamahaoutboards.com and Yamaha's Engine Comparison tool on 2026-10-05. Yamaha can change a model by model year; we confirm the exact engine when we quote.

Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO specifications
Weight †20" 353 lbs, 25" 362 lbs
Full Throttle RPM Range5000 - 6000 RPM
Fuel Induction SystemEFI
Recommended Engine OilYamalube® 4M (See owner's manual)
Engine TypeInline 4
Displacement1.8L
Bore x Stroke81 x 88.9mm (3.19 x 3.5in)
Prop Shaft Horsepower90hp @ 5500 RPM
Alternator Output at W.O.T.35 amp
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded (Minimum Pump Octane 87)
Recommended Fuel FiltrationYamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external)
C.A.R.B. Rating3-Star
ExhaustThrough Propeller
Intake16
IgnitionTCI Microcomputer
Spark PlugLFR5A-11
Starting SystemElectric w/ PTT
LubricationWet Sump
Engine Oil Capacity3.2L / 3.0L (with / without filter)
Recommended CoolingWater, Thermostatic Control
Ethanol Blend Limit10% Maximum
Gear Ratio(28/12) 2.33
Gear ShiftF-N-R
Shaft LengthL = 20" X = 25"
Degree of Tilt-4° through +66°
Degree of Trim-4° through +16°
Mounting Centers26"
SteeringMechanical Remote
Steering Angle (maximum)35° from center, either direction
WarrantyLimited Pleasure Three Years, Government Three Years, Commercial One Year

† Weight refers to shortest shaft length, and is measured without motor oil, gearcase oil and propeller (except models 25 hp and under, which include a standard propeller). All Jet model weights include the jet pump assembly (weight estimated).

Compared

How the VF90 compares
with the F90, F90 Jet, VF115.

From Yamaha's spec tables; weights are the lightest Yamaha lists, valvetrain is from its dealer spec signs.

Same 90 hp class, Yamaha Midrange 115 to 75 hp

VF90 vs F90

  • Gear ratio: VF90 (28/12) 2.33; F90 2.15:1.

Same on both: 90hp @ 5500 RPM rated output, 1.8L displacement, SOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 353 lb lightest listed weight, 35-amp alternator, 20 and 25-inch shaft, 87 octane, 26-inch mounting centers.

Same 90 hp class, Yamaha Jet Drive

VF90 vs F90 Jet

  • Output (at the pump on jets): VF90 90hp @ 5500 RPM; F90 Jet 65hp @ 5500rpm.
  • Weight: VF90 1 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (353 lb vs 354 lb).
  • Gear ratio: VF90 (28/12) 2.33; F90 Jet Direct Drive.
  • Shaft or transom: VF90 20 and 25-inch; F90 Jet 25-inch.
  • Mounting centers: VF90 26-inch; F90 Jet N/A.

Same on both: 1.8L displacement, SOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 35-amp alternator, 87 octane.

Same family

VF90 vs VF115

  • Rated output: VF90 90hp @ 5500 RPM; VF115 115hp at 5500 rpm.
  • Valvetrain (spec sign): VF90 SOHC (16-valve); VF115 DOHC (16-valve).
  • Weight: VF90 24 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (353 lb vs 377 lb).
  • Gear ratio: VF90 (28/12) 2.33; VF115 2.15:1.
  • Mounting centers: VF90 26-inch; VF115 N/A.

Same on both: 1.8L displacement, 35-amp alternator, 20 and 25-inch shaft, 87 octane.

Rigging

Controls, gauges
and Helm Master EX.

Controls

Gauges

Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the VF90 V MAX SHO.

Yamalube oil change kit

  • Medium Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model F90 / VF90 · PROD. YEAR '03~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNMD-KT-11 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNMD-KT-21

VF90 V MAX SHO model codes

Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO model codes from Yamaha's current model-code list
Model codeControlsColor
VF90LBRemote mechanicalSHO (Black)
VF90XBRemote mechanicalSHO (Black)

Model codes from Yamaha's current model-code list. Ask us which code fits your boat; we confirm it when we quote.

Features

What's built into
the VF90 V MAX SHO.

  • 90 hp In-Line Four V MAX SHO weighing 353 lb.
  • 20- and 25-inch shafts; 35-amp alternator.
  • Compatible with the Multi-Function Tiller Handle.
  • Optional variable trolling RPM through a gauge or remote switch.
  • Pressurized wet-sump lubrication.
  • Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
  • Warning system covers overheat, low oil pressure (2000 RPM limit), over-rev, water-in-fuel and start-in-gear.
  • Multi-point EFI with long-track intake.
  • Sensors feed the ECM for continuous performance adjustment.
  • Alternators: 50 amps on VF175 and VF150; 35 amps on VF115 and VF90.
  • Mechanical controls; works with analog, 6Y5 digital or Command Link gauges.

Repower

Repowering with the VF90 V MAX SHO
at Coastal Marine.

Coastal Marine is an Elite Yamaha dealer and an authorized Yamaha Repower Center on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. A repower with the VF90 V MAX SHO takes the old or worn-out outboard off a sound hull, of any make, and puts the new Yamaha on, with the controls, gauges and rigging the new setup needs. Warranty work on the Yamaha power we install is authorized in-house.

We don't post engine prices. Tell us the boat, what's on the transom now and roughly how many hours it has, and we'll quote the VF90 V MAX SHO for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.

VF90 repower fit

Shaft lengths
20 and 25-inchYamaha spec table
Mounting centers
26-inchYamaha spec table
Weight †
353 to 362 lbYamaha spec table, lightest to heaviest listed
Control types
remote mechanical (VF90LB, VF90XB)Yamaha model-code list
Steering
Mechanical RemoteYamaha spec table
Most popular propeller
Talon SS®, 19” pitchYamaha dealer spec sign, 2026-09-01
Get a quote on the VF90 V MAX SHOHow a repower works at CoastalCan you finance just the engines?
(757) 464-4600Text the shop

The In-Line Four V MAX SHO family

Other engines
in this family.

Yamaha VF175 V MAX SHO175 hpSpecs and repower Yamaha VF150 V MAX SHO150 hpSpecs and repower Yamaha VF115 V MAX SHO115 hpSpecs and repower
Yamaha In-Line Four V MAX SHO familyEvery Yamaha outboard

Common questions

Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO
questions, answered.

Against the F90: Gear ratio: VF90 (28/12) 2.33; F90 2.15:1. Against the F90 Jet: Output (at the pump on jets): VF90 90hp @ 5500 RPM; F90 Jet 65hp @ 5500rpm. Weight: VF90 1 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (353 lb vs 354 lb). Gear ratio: VF90 (28/12) 2.33; F90 Jet Direct Drive. Shaft or transom: VF90 20 and 25-inch; F90 Jet 25-inch. Mounting centers: VF90 26-inch; F90 Jet N/A.

Yamaha's dealer spec sign for the VF90 names this as its most popular propeller: Talon SS®, 19” pitch.

Yamaha's spec table lists the VF90 shaft length as L = 20" X = 25". Mounting centers: 26".

Get a quote
on new Yamaha power.

Tell us the boat, the engines on it now and roughly the hours, and we'll quote the VF90 V MAX SHO for it. We answer same business day.

Just leave a phone or an email.

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