Suzuki Advantages

DF6

Model Name: DF6S DF6L Honda 6 Mercury 6 Yamaha 6
Manufacturer: Suzuki Suzuki Johnson Mercury Yamaha
Horsepower: 6 6 5 6 6
Shaft Length (Inches): 15 in. 20 in. S15, L20 S15, L20 S15, L20
Displacement: 8.4 cu. in. (138 cc) 8.4 cu. in. (138 cc) 127cc, 7.8 cu. in. 123cc, 7.5 cu. in. 197cc, 12.0 cu. in.
Gear Ratio: 1.92:1 1.92:1 3 x 7 7/8 x 7 1/2 2.15:1 2.08:1/13:27
Weight (Lbs): 55 57 S 60, L 61 S 55 S 83
Cylinders: 1 1 1, OHV 1, Push Rod 2, SOHC
Lubrication: Wet Sump Wet Sump Wet sump
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm): 2.44 x 1.81 in. (62 x 46 mm) 2.44 x 1.81 in. (62 x 46 mm) N/A N/A N/A
Operating Range rpm: 4750-5750 4750-5750 4000-5000 5000-6000 4500-5500
Starting System: Manual Manual Manual Manual w / decompression Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity: N/A integral 1.2 qt. N/A
Oil Tank Capacity: .74 qt. (.7 lit.) .74 qt. (.7 lit.) N/A N/A N/A
Ignition: Digital CDI Digital CDI Transistorized CDI* CDI*Micro Computer
Alternator: 12 V 6A (Optional) 12 V 6A (Optional) 3 A opt. 2A, 4A opt. 6/A
Trim Position: 5 Tilt Pin Positions 5 Tilt Pin Positions N/A 6 preset 4 Positions
Fuel Type: Unleaded Unleaded N/A N/A N/A
Exhaust: Above Prop Thru Prop N/A
Standard Propeller (Blades x Dia. x Pitches (Ins.)): 3 x 7 1/2 x 7 3 x 7 1/2 x 7 3 x 7 7/8 x 7 1/2 3 x 8 3/8 x 8 3 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/2
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches: 6-7 6-7 N/A N/A N/A
Maximum Output kW (PS)/rpm: 5750 5750 5000 6000 5500
Steering: Tiller Tiller N/A N/A N/A

DF6 Advantages

Over Honda
  • 6 hp vs. 5 hp
  • Lighter weight: 55 lbs. vs 60 lbs.
  • Larger displacement: 138cc vs. 127cc No replacement for displacement
  • Larger alternator option: 6 A vs. 3 A
Over Mercury
  • Larger displacement: 138cc (8.4 c.i.) vs. 123cc (7.5 c.i.) No replacement for displacement
Over Yamaha
  • Lighter weight: 55 lbs. vs 74 lbs.
  • 3-Star emission rating vs. 2-Star

DF4

Model Name: DF4M Mercury 4 Yamaha 4
Manufacturer: Suzuki Mercury Yamaha
Horsepower: 4 4 4
Shaft Length (Inches): S (15); L (20) S15, L20 S15, L20
Displacement: 8.4 cu. in. (138 cc) 123cc, 7.5 cu. in. 112cc, 6.7 cu. in.
Weight (Lbs): 55 S 55 S 48, L 50
Lubrication: N/A Wet Sump Wet sump
Cylinders: 1 1, Push Rod 1, SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder: N/A 2 2
Valve Train Drive: N/A Push Rod Cam N/A
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm): 2.44 x 1.81 in. (62 x 46 mm) N/A N/A
Operating Range rpm: 4000-5000 4500-5500 4000-5000
Starting System: Manual Manual Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity: N/A Integral 1.2 qt. Integral 1.2 qt.
Oil Tank Capacity: .74 qt. (.7 lit.) N/A N/A
Ignition: Digital CDI CDI* CDI*
Alternator: 12V 6A (optional) 4 A optional N/A
Trim Position: 5 positions 6 preset 5 Preset
Fuel Type: Unleaded N/A N/A
Gear Ratio: 1.92:1 2.15:1 2.08:1/13:27
Exhaust: N/A Thru Prop Above prop
Drive Protection: Shear Pin N/A N/A
Standard Propeller (Blades x Dia. x Pitches (Ins.)): 3 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 3x8 3/8 x 7 3 x 7 1/2 x 8
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches: 6-7 N/A N/A
Maximum Output kW (PS)/rpm: 5000 5500 5000
Steering: Tiller N/A 360 degrees

DF4 Advantages

Over Honda
  • No Comparable 4-Stroke Model
Over Mercury
  • Larger displacement: 138cc (8.4 c.i.) vs. 123cc (7.5 c.i.) No replacement for displacement
  • Electronic ignition advance vs. moving stator plate
  • Stainless steel water pump vs. plastic
  • Single overhead cam vs. push rod
  • 3-Star emission rating vs. 2-Star
Over Yamaha
  • Larger displacement: 138cc (8.4 c.i.) vs. 112cc (6.7 c.i.) No replacement for displacement
  • 3-Star emission rating vs. 2-Star