Suzuki Advantages

DF25

Model Name: DF25M DF25E DF25RL Honda 25 Mercury 25 Yamaha 25
Manufacturer: Suzuki Suzuki Suzuki Honda Mercury Yamaha
Horsepower: 25 25 25 25 25 Bigfoot (1) 25, (2) 25 High Thrust
Shaft Length (Inches): S (15); L (20) S (15); L (20) 20 S15, L20 S15, L20 (1) S15, L20, (2) L20
Displacement: 32.8 cu. in. (538 cc) 32.8 cu. in. (538 cc) 32.8 cu. in. (538 cc) 499cc, 30.5 cu. in. 498cc, 30.4 cu. in. 498cc, 30.4 cu. in.
Weight (Lbs): S152; L159 (add 9 lbs. for Elec) S152; L159 (add 9 lbs. for Elec) 159 lbs. S 148, L 152 175 (1) 136, (2) 190
Lubrication: N/A N/A N/A Wet sump Wet sump Wet sump
Cylinders: V-2 V-2 V-2 In-Line 3 In-Line 2 SOHC In-Line 2 SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder: N/A N/A N/A 2 2 2
Valve Train Drive: N/A N/A N/A Belt Belt Belt
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm): 2.80 x 2.68 in. (71 x 68 mm) 2.80 x 2.68 in. (71 x 68 mm) 2.80 x 2.68 in. (71 x 68 mm) N/A N/A N/A
Operating Range rpm: 4500-5500 4500-5500 4500-5500 5000-6000 5500-6000 5000-6000
Starting System: Manual Electric Electric Manual/Electric Manual/Electric Manual/Electric
Oil Tank Capacity: 1.6 qt. (1.5 lit.) 1.6 qt. (1.5 lit.) 1.6 qt. (1.5 lit.) N/A N/A N/A
Ignition: Digital CDI Digital CDI Digital CDI CDI* CDI** CDI**Micro Computer
Alternator: 12V 6A 12V 15A 12V 15A 6 A (10 A opt.) Manual: 6 A, 76 W; Electric: 15A, 189 W 15 A
Trim Position: 3 positions 3 positions 3 positions 5 positions Manual: Gas assist (Power trim and tilt) (1) Manual:Gas assist, and opt. (2) Power trim and tilt
Fuel Type: Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded N/A N/A N/A
Gear Ratio: 2.27:1 2.27:1 2.27:1 2.08:1 2.42:1 (1) 2.08:1/13:27, (2) 2.42:1/12:29
Exhaust: N/A N/A N/A Thru prop Thru prop Thru prop
Drive Protection: Spline Drive Rubber Hub Spline Drive Rubber Hub Spline Drive Rubber Hub N/A N/A N/A
CARB Emissions Rating: N/A N/A N/A 3-Star Ultra-Low 3-Star Ultra-Low 2-Star Very Low
Standard Propeller (Blades x Dia. x Pitches (Ins.)): 3 x 10 1/4 x 11 3 x 10 1/4 x 11 3 x 10 1/4 x 11 3 x 9 1/4 x 12 3 x 10 7/8 x 11 (1) 3 x 9 7/8 x 10 1/2 (2) 3 x 12 1/4 x 9
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches: 9-15 9-15 9-15 N/A N/A N/A
Counter Rotation: 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A
Maximum Output kW (PS)/rpm: 5500 5500 5500 6000 6000 6000
Steering: Tiller Tiller Remote N/A N/A N/A

DF25 Advantages

Over Honda
  • 538cc (32.8 c.i.) vs 499cc (30.5 c.i.) No replacement for displacement
  • Scissor gear drive vs. belt. No maintenance or adjustment necessary
Over Mercury
  • 538cc (32.8 c.i.) vs 498cc (30.4 c.i.) No replacement for displacement
  • Supplied control box vs. none
  • Supplied prop vs. none
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • 152 lbs. vs. 175 lbs. Better Power to Weight Ratio
Over Yamaha
  • 538cc (32.8 c.i.) vs 498cc (30.4 c.i.) No replacement for displacement
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.