Suzuki Advantages

DF250

Model Name: DF250TX DF250TXX Verado F250
Manufacturer: Suzuki Suzuki Mercury Yamaha
Horsepower: 250 250 250.00 250.00
Shaft Length (Inches): 25 in. 30 in. (1) L20 (2) X25 (3) XX30 (1) X25 (2) XX30
Displacement: 220.5 cu. in. (3614 cc) 220.5 cu. in. (3614 cc) 12345 N/A
Operating Range: 5500 - 6100 5500 - 6100 5800 - 6400 5000 - 6000
Weight (Lbs): 580 591 (1) 635 (2) 649 (3) 667 (1) 592 (2) 608
Cylinders: V-6 V-6 Inline 6 V-6 60 degrees
Valves Per Cylinder: DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl
Valve Train Drive: Self adjusting oil bathed chain With Variable Valve Timing Self adjusting oil bathed chain With Variable Valve Timing 2598cc, 158.5 cu in, Single Overhead Timing Belt Self Adjusting Overhead Timing Belt with Variable Valve Timi
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm): 3.74 x 3.35 in. (95 x 85 mm) 3.74 x 3.35 in. (95 x 85 mm) N/A N/A
Starting System: E Start w/Suzuki EFI E Start w/ Suzuki EFI Electric Electric
Lubrication: Wet Sump Wet Sump Integrated Dry Sump Wet Sump
Oil Tank Capacity: 8.7 qt. (8.2 lit.) 8.7 qt. (8.2 lit.) N/A N/A
Ignition: Solid State Direct Ignition Solid State Direct Ignition Digital Inductive TCI Micro Computer
Alternator: 12V 54A 12V 54A 12V 70A N/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: 2.29:1 2.29:1 1.85:1 N/A
Drive Protection: Spline Drive Rubber Hub Spline Drive Rubber HUb N/A N/A
Low Oil Warning: Yes Yes N/A N/A
Over Heat Warning: Yes Yes N/A N/A
Rev Limit Warning: Yes Yes N/A N/A
CARB Emissions Rating: 3-Star Ultra Low 3-Star Ultra Low 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 Available N/A N/A
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches: 17-27.5 17-27.5 N/A N/A
Maximum Output kW (PS)/rpm: 6100 6100 6400 6000
Steering: Remote Remote N/A N/A
Operating Range rpm: N/A N/A 5800 - 6400 N/A

DF250 Advantages

Over Honda
  • No Comparable 4-Stroke Model
Over Mercury
  • Lightweight, compact design can be mounted on 26" center without contact.
  • Natural Aspiration vs. SuperCharge. Every Authorized Suzuki Dealer can service vs. Limited Authorized Service Centers
  • Offset Drive shaft. Better balance on the transom.
  • Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • 220.5 cu. in. vs. 204.6 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
  • Easy access Shim and Bucket valve adjustment quick and accurate valve adjustment vs. expensive service
  • 2.29:1 vs 1.86:1. Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
  • 569 lbs vs 635 lbs. Better Power to Weight Ratio
Over Yamaha
  • 55° vs 60 ° block for compact, lighter, design can be mounted on 26" center without contact.
  • Multi-Stage Induction. Boost torque and maximize power.
  • Offset Drive shaft. Better balance on the transom.
  • Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Easy access Shim and Bucket valve adjustment quick and accurate valve adjustment vs. expensive service
  • 220.5 cu. in. vs. 204.6 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
  • 2.29:1 vs 2.08:1. Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
  • 54 Amp charging vs 45 Amp. More power for your electronics.
  • 8.7 qt.of oil vs 6.1 qt. More oil for better lubrication and cooling.
Over Johnson
  • No Comparable 4-Stroke Model

DF225

Model Name: DF225TX DF225TXX BF225 Verado F225
Manufacturer: Suzuki Suzuki Honda Mercury Yamaha
Engine Type: V-design Engine Block using a 55-degree Bank Angle V-design Engine Block using a 55-degree Bank Angle N/A N/A N/A
Horsepower: 225 225 225.00 225 225
Shaft Length (Inches): 25 in. 30 in. (1) L20 (2) X25 (3) XX30 (1) L20 (2) X25 (3) XX30 (1) X25 (2) XX30
Displacement: 220.5 cu. in. (3614 cc) 220.5 cu. in. (3614 cc) N/A N/A N/A
Operating Range: 5000-6000 5000-6000 5000-6000 RPM 5800-6400 RPM 5000-6000
Weight (Lbs): 580 591 (1) 588 (2) 599 (3) 610 (1) 635 (2) 649 (3) 667 (1) 583 (2) 596
Cylinders: V-6 V-6 V-6 60 degrees Inline 6 V-6 60 degrees
Valves Per Cylinder: DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder SOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl. DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder
Valve Train Drive: Self adjusting oil bathed chain Self adjusting oil bathed chain Single Overhead Timing Belt With Variable Valve Timing Single Overhead Timing Belt Single Overhead Timing Belt
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm): 3.74 x 3.35 in. (95 x 85 mm) 3.74 x 3.35 in. (95 x 85 mm) N/A N/A N/A
Starting System: E Start w/Suzuki EFI E Start w/Suzuki EFI Electric Electric Electric
Lubrication: Wet Sump Wet Sump Wet Sump Integrated Dry Sump Wet Sump
Oil Tank Capacity: 8.7 qt. (8.2 lit.) 8.7 qt. (8.2 lit.) N/A N/A N/A
Ignition: Solid State Direct Ignition Solid State Direct Ignition Micro-computer 12V 70A TCI Micro Computer
Alternator: 12V 54A 12V 54A 12V 60M N/A 12V 45A
Trim Position: Power Trim Power Trim Power Trim and Tilt Power Trim and Tilt Power Trim and Tilt
Fuel Type: Unleaded Unleaded N/A N/A N/A
Gear Ratio: 2.29:1 2.29:1 1.86:1 (15/28) 1.85:1 2.00:1 (15/30)
Drive Protection: Spine Drive Rubber Hub Spline Drive Rubber Hub N/A N/A N/A
Low Oil Warning: Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A
Over Heat Warning: N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A
Rev Limit Warning: Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A
Cooling System: Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A
CARB Emissions Rating: 3-Star Ultra Low 3-Star Ultra Low 3-Star Ultra Low 3-Star Ultra Low 3-Star Ultra Low
Standard Propeller (Blades x Dia. x Pitches (Ins.)): Optional Optional N/A N/A N/A
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches: 17-27.5 17-27.5 N/A N/A N/A
Counter Rotation: Available Available N/A N/A N/A
Maximum Output kW (PS)/rpm: 6000 6000 6000 N/A N/A
Steering: Remote Remote N/A N/A N/A
Operating Range rpm: N/A N/A 5000-6000 N/A N/A

DF225 Advantages

Over Honda
  • 55° vs 60° block for compact, lighter, design can be mounted on 26" center without contact.
  • Offset Drive shaft = Better balance
  • Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Easy access Shim & Bucket vs. Rocker arm quick and accurate valve adjusment vs.expensive service and additional adjustment.
  • 220.5 cu. in. vs. 212 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
  • 2.29:1 vs 1.86:1. Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
  • Built in charging system vs. belt driven alt. Less moving parts.
Over Mercury
  • Light weight, compact design can be mounted on 26" center without contact.
  • Natural Aspiration vs. SuperCharge. Every Authorized Suzuki Dealer can service vs. Limited Authorized Service Centers
  • Offset Drive shaft. Better balance on the transom.
  • Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Easy access Shim & Bucket valve adjustment quick and accurate valve adjustment vs. expensive service
  • 220.5 cu. in. vs. 204.6 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
  • 2.29:1 vs 2.08:1. Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
  • 569 lbs vs 635 lbs. Better Power to Weight Ratio
Over Yamaha
  • 55° vs 60 ° block for compact, lighter, design can be mounted on 26" center without contact.
  • Multi-Stage Induction. Boost torque and maximize power.
  • Offset Drive shaft. Better balance on the transom.
  • Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Easy access Shim & Bucket valve adjustment quick and accurate valve adjustment vs. expensive service
  • 220.5 cu. in. vs. 204.6 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
  • 2.29:1 vs 2.00:1 Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
  • 54 Amp charging vs 45 Amp. More power for your electronics.
  • 8.7 qt. of oil vs 6.1 qt. More oil for better lubrication and cooling.

DF200

Model Name: DF200TX DF200TL BF200 Verado F200
Manufacturer: Suzuki Suzuki Honda Mercury Yamaha
Engine Type: DOHC 24-valve Engine DOHC 24-valve Engine N/A N/A N/A
Horsepower: 200 200 200 200 200
Shaft Length (Inches): 25 20 (1) L20 (2) X25 (3) XXL (1) L20 (2) X25 (3)XX30 X25
Displacement: 220.5 cu. in. (3614 cc) 220.5 cu. in. (3614 cc) N/A 2598 cc, 158.5 cu in 3352 cc, 204.6 cu in.
Weight (Lbs): 580 580 (1) 588 (2) 599 (3) 610 (1) 635 (2) 649 (3) 667 583
Cylinders: V-6 V-6 V-6 60 degrees Inline 6 V-6 60°
Valves Per Cylinder: N/A N/A SOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl. DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl.
Valve Train Drive: N/A N/A Single OverHead Timing Belt Single Overhead Timing Belt Single Overhead Timing Belt
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm): 3.74 x 3.35 in. (95 x 85 mm) 3.74 x 3.35 in. (95 x 85 mm) N/A N/A N/A
Operating Range rpm: 5000-6000 5000-6000 N/A N/A N/A
Starting System: E Start w/Suzuki EFI E Start w/Suzuki EFI Electric Electric Electric
Lubrication: N/A N/A Wet Sump Integrated Dry Sump Wet Sump
Oil Tank Capacity: 8.7 qt. (8.2 lit.) 8.7 qt. (8.2 lit.) N/A N/A N/A
Ignition: Solid State Direct Ignition Solid State Direct Ignition Micro-computer N/A TCI Micro computer
Alternator: 12V 54A 12V 54A 12V 60A N/A 12V 45A
Trim Position: Power Trim Power Trim Power Trim and Tilt N/A Power Trim and TIlt
Fuel Type: Unleaded Unleaded N/A N/A N/A
Gear Ratio: 2.29:1 2.29:1 1.86:1 (15/28) N/A 2.00:1 (15/30)
Drive Protection: Spline Drive Rubber Hub Spline Drive Rubber Hub N/A N/A N/A
Low Oil Warning: Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A
Over Heat Warning: Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A
Rev Limit Warning: Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A
Cooling System: Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A
CARB Emissions Rating: N/A N/A 3-Star Low 3-Star Ultra Low 3-Star Ultra Low
Standard Propeller (Blades x Dia. x Pitches (Ins.)): Optional Optional N/A N/A N/A
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches: Optional 17-27.5 N/A N/A N/A
Counter Rotation: Available Not Available N/A N/A N/A
Maximum Output kW (PS)/rpm: 6000 6000 N/A N/A N/A
Steering: Remote Remote N/A N/A N/A
Operating Range: N/A N/A 5000-6000 RPM 5800-6400 5000-6000

DF200 Advantages

Over Honda
  • 55° vs 60 ° block for compact, lighter, design can be mounted on 26" center without contact.
  • Offset Drive shaft = Better balance
  • Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Easy access Shim & Bucket vs. Rocker arm quick and accurate valve adjusment vs.expensive service and additional adjustment.
  • 220.5 cu. in. vs. 212 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
  • 2.29:1 vs 1.86:1. Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
  • Built in charging system vs. belt driven alt. Less moving parts.
Over Mercury
  • Light weight, compact design can be mounted on 26" center without contact.
  • Natural Aspiration vs. SuperCharge. Every Authorized Suzuki Dealer can service vs. Limited Authorized Service Centers
  • Offset Drive shaft. Better balance on the transom.
  • Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Easy access Shim & Bucket valve adjustment quick and accurate valve adjustment vs. expensive service
  • 220.5 cu. in. vs. 204.6 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
  • 2.29:1 vs 2.08:1. Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
  • 569 lbs vs 635 lbs. Better Power to Weight Ratio
Over Yamaha
  • 55° vs 60 ° block for compact, lighter, design can be mounted on 26" center without contact.
  • Offset Drive shaft. Better balance on the transom.
  • Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Easy access Shim and Bucket valve adjustment quick and accurate valve adjustment vs. expensive service
  • 220.5 cu. in. vs. 204.6 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
  • 2.29:1 vs 2.00:1 Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
  • 54 Amp charging vs 45 Amp. More power for your electronics.
  • 8.7 qt. of oil vs 6.1 qt. More oil for better lubrication and cooling.