DF140

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DF140

Model Name: DF140TX DF140TL Honda 135 Mercury 135
Manufacturer: Suzuki Suzuki Honda Mercury
Horsepower: 140 140 135 135
Shaft Length (Inches): 25 20 L20, X25 L20, X25
Displacement: 124.7 cu. in. (2044 cc) 124.7 cu. in. (2044 cc) 2354cc, 144 cu. in. 1723cc, 105.7 cu. in.
Weight (Lbs): 410 420 L 475, X 485 L 510, X 527
Lubrication: N/A N/A Wet Sump Wet Sump
Cylinders: I-4 I-4 In-line 4 DOHC In-line 4 DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder: N/A N/A 4 4
Valve Train Drive: N/A N/A Belt Belt
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm): 3.38 x 3.46 in. (86 x 88 mm) 3.38 x 3.46 in. (86 x 88 mm) N/A N/A
Operating Range rpm: 5600-6200 5600-6200 5000-6000 5600-6400
Starting System: E Start w/Suzuki EFI E Start w/Suzuki EFI Electric Electric
Oil Tank Capacity: 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) N/A N/A
Ignition: Solid State Electronic Ignition Solid State Electronic Ignition Microcomputer Microcomputer
Alternator: 12V 40A 12V 40A 40 A 40 A
Trim Position: Power Trim Power Trim Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt
Fuel Type: Unleaded Unleaded N/A N/A
Gear Ratio: 2.59:1 2.59:1 2.14:1 (14/30) 2.08:1
Exhaust: N/A N/A Thru Pop Thru-Pop
Drive Protection: Spline Drive Rubber Hub Spline Drive Rubber Ignition N/A N/A
CARB Emissions Rating: N/A N/A 3-Star Ultra-Low 3-Star Ultra-Low
Standard Propeller (Blades x Dia. x Pitches (Ins.)): Optional Optional N/A N/A
Counter Rotation: Available Not Available N/A N/A
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches: 15-26 15 - 26 N/A N/A
Maximum Output kW (PS)/rpm: 6200 6200 6000 6400
Steering: Remote Remote N/A N/A

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