Suzuki Advantages
DF50
| Model Name: | DF50TL | Honda 50 | Mercury 50 | Yamaha 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Suzuki | Honda | Mercury | Yamaha |
| Horse Power: | 50 | 50 | 50 | (1) 50 (2) 50HT |
| Valves Per Cylinder: | N/A | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Valve Train Drive: | N/A | Belt | Belt | Belt |
| Shaft: | 20 | L20, X25 | (1)L20 (2) L20, X25 | L20 |
| Displacement: | 49.7 cu. in. (815 cc) | 808cc, 49.3 cu. in. | 995cc 60.8 cu. in. | 935cc, 57 cu. in. |
| Weight: | 243 | L 198, X 212 | L 248, X 264 | L 237, X 248 |
| Cylinders: | I-3 | In-line 3 SOHC | In-line 4 SOHC | In-line 4 SOHC |
| Lubrication: | N/A | Wet Sump | Wet Sump | Wet Sump |
| Bore X Stroke: | 2.80 x 2.70 in. (71 x 68.6 mm) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ignition: | Solid State Direct Ignition | CDI | Digital Inductive | TCI |
| RPM Range: | 5900-6500 | 5500-6000 | 5500-6000 | 5000-6000 |
| Maximum RPM: | 6500 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| Starter: | E Start w/ Suzuki EFI | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Oil Tank Capacity: | 2.2 qt. (2.1 lit.) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alternator: | 12V 18A | 10 A | 18 A | 17 A |
| Trim Position: | Power Trim | Power trim and tilt | Power trim and tilt | Power trim and tilt |
| Fuel: | Unleaded | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gear Ratio: | 2.27:1 | 2.09:1 | (1) 1.83:1 (2) 2.33:1 | (1) 1.85:1/13:24 (2) 2.33:1/12:28 |
| Exhaust: | N/A | Thru pop | Thru pop | Thru pop |
| Drive Train Protection: | Spline Drive Rubber Hub | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Standard Propeller: | Optional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Available Prop Pitches: | 9-17 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Steering: | Remote (Tiller Kit optional) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Carbon Emission: | N/A | 3-Star Ultra-Low | 3-Star Ultra-Low | 3-Star Ultra-Low |
DF50 Advantages
Over Mercury
- DOHC 4 valves per cylinder vs. SOHC 2 valves per cylinder
- Direct Ignition vs. standard coil
- Dual water pickups vs. single
- Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary
- Lighter weight: 242 lbs. vs 248/264 lbs.
Over Honda
- Sequential EFI vs. carb
- DOHC 4 valves per cylinder vs. SOHC 2 valves per cylinder
- Larger displacement: 815cc (49.7 c.i.) vs. 808cc (49.2 c.i.). No replacement for displacement.
- Direct Ignition vs. CDI with std. coils
- Higher charging rate: 18 amps vs. 10
- Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary
Over Yamaha
- Computer diagnostic vs. none
- DOHC 4 valves per cylinder vs. SOHC 2 valves per cylinder
- Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary
- Direct Ignition vs. standard coil
DF40
| Model Name: | DF40TL | Honda 40 | Mercury 40 | Yamaha 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Suzuki | Honda | Mercury | Yamaha |
| Horse Power: | 40 | 40 | (1) 40, (2) 40 EFI, (3) 40 | 40 |
| Valves Per Cylinder: | N/A | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Valve Train Drive: | N/A | Belt | Belt | Belt |
| Shaft: | 20 | L20 | Bigfoot EFI (1, 2) S15, L20, (3) L20, X25 | S15, L20 |
| Displacement: | 49.7 cu. in. (815 cc) | 808cc, 49.3 cu. in. | (1, 2) 747cc, 45.6 cu. in., (3) 996cc, 61 cu. in. | 747cc, 45.6 cu. in. |
| Weight: | 243 | L 198 | (1) 204, (2) 216, (3) 264 | S 182, L 196 |
| Cylinders: | I-3 | In-Line 3 SOHC | (1, 2) In-Line 3 SOHC, (3) In-Line 4 SOHC | In-Line 3 SOHC |
| Lubrication: | N/A | Wet sump | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Bore X Stroke: | 2.80 x 2.70 in. (71 x 68.6 mm) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ignition: | Solid State Direct Ignition | CDI* | (1) CDI**, (2, 3) Digital** | CDI Micro Computer** |
| RPM Range: | 5200-5800 | 5000-6000 | 5500-6000 | 5000-6000 |
| Maximum RPM: | 5800 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| Starter: | E Start w/ Suzuki EFI | Electric | (1) Manual w/ Decompression, (2, 3) Electric | Electric or Manual |
| Oil Tank Capacity: | 2.2 qt. (2.1 lit.) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alternator: | 12V 18A | 10 A | (1) 6 A, (2, 3) 184 | 15 A |
| Trim Position: | Power Trim | Power trim and tilt | Power trim and tilt, gas assist | Power trim and tilt |
| Fuel: | Unleaded | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gear Ratio: | 2.27:1 | 2.09:1 | (1, 2) 2.00:1, (3) 2.33:1 | 2.00:1/13:26 |
| Exhaust: | N/A | Thru pop | Thru prop | Thru prop |
| Drive Train Protection: | Spline Drive Rubber Ignition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Standard Propeller: | 3x11 1/2 x12 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Available Prop Pitches: | 9-17 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Steering: | Remote (Tiller Kit optional) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Carbon Emission: | N/A | 3-Star Ultra-Low | 3-Star Ultra-Low | 3-Star Ultra-Low |
DF40 Advantages
Over Mercury
- Sequential EFI vs. carb (1)
- DOHC 4 valves per cylinder vs. SOHC 2 valves per cylinder
- Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary
- Direct Ignition vs standard coil (1, 2, 3)
- Dual water pickups vs. single (1, 2, 3)
- 18 amp charging vs. 6 amp
- Timing chain vs. belt (1, 2, 3)
Over Yamaha
- Larger displacement: 815cc (49.7 c.i.) vs. 747cc (45.6 c.i.) No replacement for displacement
- 4 cylinder vs. 3
- DOHC 4 valves per cylinder vs. SOHC 2 valves per cylinder
- Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary
- Sequential EFI vs. carb
- 18 amp charging vs. 15 amp
- Computer diagnostic vs. none
Over Honda
- Sequential EFI vs. carb
- DOHC 4 valves per cylinder vs. SOHC 2 valves per cylinder
- Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary
- Larger displacement: 815cc (49.7 c.i.) vs. 808cc (49.2 c.i.). No replacement for displacement.
- Direct Ignition vs. standard coil
- Higher charging rate: 18 amps vs. 10
- Propeller included vs. none