Advantages

Model Name:	DF115	Honda 115	Mercury 115	Yamaha 115
Manufacturer:	Suzuki	Honda	Mercury	Yamaha
Horsepower:	115	115	115	115
Shaft Length (Inches):	L (20), X (25)	L (20), X (25)	L (20), X (25)	L (20), X (25)
Weight (Lbs):	L (401), X (412)	L (496), X (505)	L (399)	L (401), X (412)
Cylinders:	In-line 4	In-line 4	In-line 4	In-line 4
Valves Per Cylinder:	DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl.	SOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl.	DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl.	DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl.
Valve Train Drive:	Self adjusting oil bathed timing chain	Belt	Belt	Belt
Displacement:	124.7 cu. in. (2044 cc)	137 cu. in. (2254 cc)	105.7 cu. in. (1732 cc)	106.2 cu. in. (1741 cc)
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm):	3.40 x 3.50 in. (86 x 88 mm)	3.38 x 3.81 in. (86 x 97 mm)	3.23 x 3.23 in. (82x82 mm)	3.11 x 3.49 in. (79 x 88.8 mm)
Operating Range (RPM):	5000-6000	5000 - 6000	5800 - 6400	5000 - 6000
Induction System:	Sequential EFI	EFI	EFI	EFI
Starting System:	Electric w/ Suzuki EFI	Electric	Electric	Electric
Lubrication:	Wet sump	Wet sump	Wet sump	Wet sump
Oil Tank Capacity:	5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.)	6.9 qt. (6.5 lit)	Unknown	4.5 qt. (4.3 lit.)
Ignition:	Solid State Electronic	MicroComputer	Digital Inductive	TCI Micro Computer
Alternator:	12V 40A	40 A	50 A	25 A
Trim Type:	Power Trim and Tilt	Power Tim and Tilt	Power Trim and Tilt	Power Trim and Tilt
Gear Ratio:	2.59:1	2.00:1	2.07:1	2.15:1/13:28
CARB Emissions Rating:	3-Star Ultra-Low	3-Star Ultra Low	3-Star Ultra Low	2-Star Very Low
Standard Propeller (Blades x Dia. x Pitches (Ins.)):	Optional - See Dealer	Unknown	9-26 pitch	Unknown
Counter Rotation:	Available	Not Available	Not Available	Available
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches:	15-28	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Steering:	Remote (Tiller Kit optional)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown

DF115 Advantages

Over Honda

• Lighter weight: 416 lbs. vs. 496 lbs.
• Lower gear ratio: 2.59:1 vs. 2.00:1
• Within ABYC standards vs. not
• Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
• Offset driveshaft = better balance
• Counter rotation avaiable vs. None

Over Mercury

• Larger displacement: 1950cc (118.9 c.i.) vs. 1732cc (105.7 c.i.). No replacement for displacement.
• Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
• Offset Drive shaft = Better balance
• Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
• 2.59:1 vs. 2.07:1
• Counter rotation avaiable vs. None

Over Yamaha

• Larger displacement: 1950cc (118.9 c.i.) vs. 1741cc (106.2 c.i.) No replacement for displacement.
• Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
• Offset driveshaft = better balance
• Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
• 2.59:1 vs. 2.15:1
• 40 A charging vs. 25 A
• Within ABYC standards vs. not within.

Boat Tests

See the results of detailed performance tests on Suzuki outboards with some of the most popular boat lines.

Alumacraft Competitor 175 Sport DF115BG (273 KB .pdf)
APEX Quest 820 TT DF115SS (105 KB .pdf)
Blue Wave 190 STL Super Tunnel DF115A (160 KB .pdf)
Blue Wave 1902 Evolution DF115TL (158 KB .pdf)
Blue Wave 2000 Classic DF115BG (279 KB .pdf)
Blue Wave 2000A Pure Bay - DF115ATX (152 KB .pdf)
Bulls Bay 2000 DF115A (119 KB .pdf)
Carolina Skiff 19 Classic DF115A (314 KB .pdf)
Carolina Skiff 19 LS DF115A (197 KB .pdf)
Carolina Skiff 19 Pocket Tunnel DF115A (190 KB .pdf)
Carolina Skiff 19 Pocket Tunnel DF70A (141 KB .pdf)
Carolina Skiff 19 Pocket Tunnel DF90A (143 KB .pdf)
Carolina Skiff 198 DLV DF115A (132 KB .pdf)
Carolina Skiff Aggressor 19 SC DF115A (200 KB .pdf)
Dusky 17+ DF115 (601 KB .pdf)
Dusky 233 Open Fisherman DF115 (227 KB .pdf)
Dusky Bay Shark 19 DF115 (203 KB .pdf)
Manitou 230 Oasis DF115BG (294 KB .pdf)
Ranger Z117 DF115SS (194 KB .pdf)
Sea Ark 186 Stealth DF115 (169 KB .pdf)
Sea Ark BX DF115A (138 KB .pdf)
Sea Ark River Cat 200 SC DF115 (162 KB .pdf)
Sea Cat 22 Center Console Twin DF115 (726 KB .pdf)
SeaPro 172 DF115ATX (155 KB .pdf)
SilverWave 210 CC DF115A (134 KB .pdf)
SilverWave 220CL DF115TL (134 KB .pdf)
SilverWave 230 Island CC DF115A (134 KB .pdf)
SilverWave Island 220LP DF115ATL (143 KB .pdf)
Sting Ray 191 DC DF115ATX (155 KB .pdf)
Stingray 182 SC DF115A (127 KB .pdf)
Twin Vee 230 JPCC Twin DF115A (422 KB .pdf)

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