Honda has unveiled a new electric outboard motor for boats that uses its swappable batteries for power supply.

Honda has done V8s in racing, but this is the first time an eight-cylinder VTEC motor will be available to the public.

Honda BF4 Honda Marine The dry weight of each 15-inch Honda portable is claimed to be 59.5 pounds, on par with the ­Yamaha 6 at 60 pounds. Mercury’s 6 hp engine weighs 57 pounds and Suzuki’s DF6 is ...