Our 1-liter 70-hp midrange features a two-piece upper case and 10 percent lighter pistons. Combined with its 16-valve SOHC design and 17 percent larger intakes, it’s one of the most responsive outboards on the water.

The impressive F70 Midrange weighs in at up to 80 pounds lighter than its competitors, giving it class-leading power-to-weight. Its siblings, the F60 and F50, also boast the same, ingenious engineering, with fewer horses.

Features:

• Only 253 pounds
• Available in a 20” shaft
• Powerful 15-amp alternator
• Optional Variable Trolling RPM Switch (VTS)

Protection from the Elements

All Yamaha Midrange in-line engines feature a proven cowling drain system, to easily and efficiently drain away any water that enters the cowling during normal engine operation. Incoming air is routed through a labyrinth of passages that trap and drain water before it enters the engine's intake, for maximum reliability.

Corrosion Protection

Combined with our proprietary alloy (YDC-30), our exclusive Phaze Five™ electro-deposited, anti-corrosive paint system provides a tough, five-layer barrier against corrosion. This protection is standard on all the Yamaha Midrange 70-, 60- and 50-horsepower outboards.

Engine Warning System

This system protects the outboard with a range of functions including: overheat protection and low-oil-pressure warning (automatically reducing maximum RPM to 2000), over-rev protection, water-in-fuel detection, start-in-gear protection and shift-in prevention at open throttle.

Wet Sump

The F70, F60 and F50 use a pressurized oil delivery system and incorporate a compact and durable oil pump to keep all of the moving parts of their SOHC systems lubricated and running smoothly for maximum reliability.

Magnetic Drain Plug

Located in the lower unit to remove metal particles from the gear oil and prevent gearcase damage.

Single Overhead Camshaft

A Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC) on the F70, F60 and F50 provides a compact, lightweight, space-saving design.

Fuel Economy

Precision Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection delivers the exact amount of fuel needed for optimum performance and efficiency. Yamaha’s EFI optimizes fuel atomization further enhancing fuel economy.

Powerful Hole Shot

The Composite Intake Manifold on the F115, F90 and F75 feature long tube intake tracks, tuned to increase airflow, which boost low-end and midrange torque. This means a more powerful hole shot and increased acceleration. Even with all this responsive power, an air silencer box and surge tank reduce air intake noise and air turbulence for smooth, quiet operation.

Optimum Performance

A TCI microcomputer ignition adjusts timing to maintain optimal engine performance, economy and power under all operating conditions.

Precise Throttle Control

All air entering the engine block is routed through a single throttle valve, to ensure the precise amount of air necessary for optimum power and fuel efficiency. It then enters each cylinder through individual long intake tracks, which are 'pulse tuned' to provide air at the precise volume and timing for maximum density and power.