Advantages

Model Name:	DF140	Honda 135	135 Verado™
Manufacturer:	Suzuki	Honda	Mercury
Horsepower:	140	135	135
Shaft Length (Inches):	L (20), X (25)	L (20), X (25)	L (20), X (25)
Weight (Lbs):	L (396), X (407)	L (475), X (485)	L (510), X (527)
Cylinders:	In-line 4	In-line 4	In-line 4
Valves Per Cylinder:	DOHC 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
Displacement:	124.7 cu. in. (2044 cc)	2354cc, 144 cu. in.	105.7 cu. in. (1723 cc)
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm):	3.38 x 3.46 in. (86 x 88 mm)	3.43 x 3.9 in. (87 x 99mm)	3.23 x 3.23 in. (82 x 82 mm)
Operating Range (RPM):	5600-6200	5000 - 6000	5200 - 6400
Induction System:	Sequential EFI	EFI	EFI Supercharged
Starting System:	Electric w/ Suzuki EFI	Electric	Electric
Lubrication:	Wet sump	Wet sump	Wet sump
Oil Tank Capacity:	5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.)	7.1 qt. ( 6.7 lit.)	6.3 qt. (6.0 lit.)
Ignition:	Solid State Electronic	Microcomputer	Digital Inductive
Alternator:	12V 40A	40 A	70 A
Trim Type:	Power Trim and Tilt	Power Trim and Tilt	Power Trim and Tilt
Gear Ratio:	2.59:1	2.14:1 (14/30)	2.08:1
CARB Emissions Rating:	3-Star Ultra Low	3-Star Ultra-Low	3-Star Ultra-Low
Counter Rotation:	Available	Available	Available
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches:	15-28	Unknown	Unknown
Steering:	Remote	Unknown	Unknown

DF140 Advantages

Over Honda

• 410 lbs. vs. 478 lbs. Lightweight, compact design, better power to weight ratio.
• More horsepower: 140 vs. 135
• Engine oil cooler vs. none
• Lower gear ratio: 2.59:1 vs. 2.14:1
• Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
• Offset Drive shaft = Better balance
• Better value

Over Mercury

• 410 lbs. vs. 510 lbs. Lightweight Compact Design, Better Power to Weight Ratio.
• More horsepower: 140 vs. 135
• Natural Aspiration vs. SuperCharge. Every Authorized Suzuki Dealer can service vs. Limited Authorized Service Centers
• Offer Drive shaft, Better balance on the transom
• Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
• Easy access slim & bucket valve adjustment quick and accurate valve adjustment vs. expensive service
• 125 cu. in. vs. 106 cu. in. There is no replacement for displacement.

Over Yamaha

• No Comparable 4-Stroke Model

Boat Tests

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

Action Craft 1720 Gen 3 DF140A (536 KB .pdf)
Alumacraft Competitor 175 Sport DF140 (269 KB .pdf)
Alumacraft Trophy 175 DF140 (174 KB .pdf)
Alumacraft Trophy 180 DF140 (181 KB .pdf)
Angler 204FX DF140 (220 KB .pdf)
Apex Quest LS820 DF140TL (164 KB .pdf)
Apex Quest LS820 RLS DF140A (247 KB .pdf)
Apex Quest LS820 Splash Pad DF140A (163 KB .pdf)
Avalon Catalina DF140A (268 KB .pdf)
Blue Wave 190 STL Super Tunnel DF140TL (152 KB .pdf)
Blue Wave 1902 DF140ATL (123 KB .pdf)
Blue Wave 1902 Evolution DF140TL (153 KB .pdf)
Blue Wave 2000A Pure Bay - DF140ATX (155 KB .pdf)
Blue Wave 2200A Pure Bay - DF140ATX (152 KB .pdf)
Carolina Skiff 21 Sea Skiff DF140A (107 KB .pdf)
Crownline E21XS DF140A (167 KB .pdf)
Dusky 256 CC Twin DF140 (270 KB .pdf)
Encore Bentley 240 Cruise SE - DF140A (134 KB .pdf)
Encore Bentley 250 Elite - DF140A (167 KB .pdf)
Epic 22 SC DF140A (152 KB .pdf)
Falcon Marine F22 Twin DF140BG (106 KB .pdf)
Glacier Bay 234 Twin DF140s (105 KB .pdf)
Glacier Bay 260 Canyon Runner Twin DF140 (173 KB .pdf)
Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade SX Twin DF140 (137 KB .pdf)
Godfrey Hurricane 226RE Fundeck DF140 (298 KB .pdf)
Lund Adventure Fisherman 1700 DF140 (211 KB .pdf)
Panga 32 SCX Twin DF140A (150 KB .pdf)
Sea Ark 2072 V-Pro DF140 (154 KB .pdf)
Sea Ark River Cat 180 DF140 (152 KB .pdf)
Sea Ark River Cat CX 200 DF140 (114 KB .pdf)
Sea Ark V Pro 2072 P SC DF140 (124 KB .pdf)
Sea Ark V-Cat 200 DF140 (549 KB .pdf)
Sea Ark V-Pro 2072P SC DF140 (159 KB .pdf)
Sea Chaser 24 HFC Twin DF140A (393 KB .pdf)
SeaPro 208 DF140A (155 KB .pdf)
SilverWave 230 Island RLP DF140ATL (155 KB .pdf)
SilverWave 230CC - DF140ATL (164 KB .pdf)
SilverWave Grand Island 220L DF140ATL (155 KB .pdf)
Spyder FX19 DF140A (131 KB .pdf)
Stingray 201 DC - DF140A (154 KB .pdf)
Stingray LX191 DF140A (166 KB .pdf)
Triumph 210 Center Console DF140 (343 KB .pdf)

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