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DF140

Model Name: DF140 Honda 135 135 Verado™
Manufacturer: Suzuki Honda Mercury
Horsepower: 140 135 135
Shaft Length (Inches): L (20), X (25) L (20), X (25) L (20), X (25)
Weight (Lbs): L (410), X (421) L (475), X (485) L (510), X (527)
Cylinders: In-line 4 In-line 4 In-line 4
Valves Per Cylinder: DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl. DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl. DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl.
Valve Train Drive: Self adjusting oil bathed timing chain Belt Belt
Displacement: 124.7 cu. in. (2044 cc) 2354cc, 144 cu. in. 105.7 cu. in. (1723 cc)
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm): 3.38 x 3.46 in. (86 x 88 mm) 3.43 x 3.9 in. (87 x 99mm) 3.23 x 3.23 in. (82 x 82 mm)
Operating Range (RPM): 5600-6200 5000 - 6000 5200 - 6400
Induction System: Sequential EFI EFI EFI Supercharged
Starting System: Electric w/ Suzuki EFI Electric Electric
Lubrication: Wet sump Wet sump Wet sump
Oil Tank Capacity: 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) 7.1 qt. ( 6.7 lit.) 6.3 qt. (6.0 lit.)
Ignition: Solid State Electronic Microcomputer Digital Inductive
Alternator: 12V 40A 40 A 70 A
Trim Type: Power Trim and Tilt Power Trim and Tilt Power Trim and Tilt
Gear Ratio: 2.59:1 2.14:1 (14/30) 2.08:1
CARB Emissions Rating: 3-Star Ultra Low 3-Star Ultra-Low 3-Star Ultra-Low
Counter Rotation: Available Available Available
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches: 15-28 Unknown Unknown
Steering: Remote Unknown Unknown

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

DF115

Model Name: DF115 Honda 115 Mercury 115 Yamaha 115
Manufacturer: Suzuki Honda Mercury Yamaha
Horsepower: 115 115 115 115
Shaft Length (Inches): L (20), X (25) L (20), X (25) L (20), X (25) L (20), X (25)
Weight (Lbs): L (416), X (427) L (496), X (505) L (399) L (401), X (412)
Cylinders: In-line 4 In-line 4 In-line 4 In-line 4
Valves Per Cylinder: DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl. SOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl. DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl. DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl.
Valve Train Drive: Self adjusting oil bathed timing chain Belt Belt Belt
Displacement: 118.9 cu. in. (1950 cc) 137 cu. in. (2254 cc) 105.7 cu. in. (1732 cc) 106.2 cu. in. (1741 cc)
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm): 3.30 x 3.46 in. (84 x 88 mm) 3.38 x 3.81 in. (86 x 97 mm) 3.23 x 3.23 in. (82x82 mm) 3.11 x 3.49 in. (79 x 88.8 mm)
Operating Range (RPM): 5000-6000 5000 - 6000 5800 - 6400 5000 - 6000
Induction System: Sequential EFI EFI EFI EFI
Starting System: Electric w/ Suzuki EFI Electric Electric Electric
Lubrication: Wet sump Wet sump Wet sump Wet sump
Oil Tank Capacity: 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) 6.9 qt. (6.5 lit) Unknown 4.5 qt. (4.3 lit.)
Ignition: Solid State Electronic MicroComputer Digital Inductive TCI Micro Computer
Alternator: 12V 40A 40 A 50 A 25 A
Trim Type: Power Trim and Tilt Power Tim and Tilt Power Trim and Tilt Power Trim and Tilt
Gear Ratio: 2.59:1 2.00:1 2.07:1 2.15:1/13:28
CARB Emissions Rating: 3-Star Ultra-Low 3-Star Ultra Low 3-Star Ultra Low 2-Star Very Low
Standard Propeller (Blades x Dia. x Pitches (Ins.)): Optional - See Dealer Unknown 9-26 pitch Unknown
Counter Rotation: Available Not Available Not Available Available
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches: 15-28 Unknown Unknown Unknown
Steering: Remote (Tiller Kit optional) Unknown Unknown Unknown

DF115 Advantages

Over Honda
  • Lighter weight: 416 lbs. vs. 496 lbs.
  • Lower gear ratio: 2.59:1 vs. 2.00:1
  • Within ABYC standards vs. not
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Offset driveshaft = better balance
  • Counter rotation avaiable vs. None
Over Mercury
  • Larger displacement: 1950cc (118.9 c.i.) vs. 1732cc (105.7 c.i.). No replacement for displacement.
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Offset Drive shaft = Better balance
  • Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
  • 2.59:1 vs. 2.07:1
  • Counter rotation avaiable vs. None
Over Yamaha
  • Larger displacement: 1950cc (118.9 c.i.) vs. 1741cc (106.2 c.i.) No replacement for displacement.
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Offset driveshaft = better balance
  • Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
  • 2.59:1 vs. 2.15:1
  • 40 A charging vs. 25 A
  • Within ABYC standards vs. not within.

DF100

Model Name: DF100 Honda 90 Mercury 90 Yamaha 90
Manufacturer: Suzuki Honda Mercury Yamaha
Horsepower: 100 90 90 90
Shaft Length (Inches): L (20), X (25) L (20), X (25) L (20), X (25) L (20), X (25)
Weight (Lbs): L (416), X (427) L (359), X (365) L (399) 369
Cylinders: In-line 4 In-line 4 In-line 4 In-line 4
Valves Per Cylinder: DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl. SOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl. SOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl. DOHC 4 Valves Per Cyl.
Valve Train Drive: Self adjusting oil bathed timing chain Single overhead belt with variable valve timing Single overhead belt Belt
Displacement: 118.9 cu. in. (1950 cc) 91.4 cu. in. (1496 cc) 105.7 cu. in. (1732 cc) 97.4 cu. in. (1596 cc)
Bore and Stroke (Inches/mm): 3.30 x 3.46 in. (84 x 88 mm) 2.87 x 3.51 in. (73 x 89.4 mm) 3.23 x 3.23 in. (82 x 82 mm) 3.11 x 3.20 in. (79 x 81.4 mm)
Operating Range (RPM): 5000-6000 5300 - 6300 5000 - 6000 5000 - 6000
Induction System: Sequential EFI EFI EFI EFI
Starting System: Electric w/ Suzuki EFI Electric Electric Electric
Lubrication: Wet sump Wet sump Wet sump Wet sump
Oil Tank Capacity: 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) 4.6 qt. (4.41 lit.) Unknown 4.5 qt. (4.3 lit.)
Ignition: Solid State Electronic Microcomputer Digital Inductive CDI Microcomputer
Alternator: 12 V 40A 44 A 50 A 25 A
Trim Type: Power Trim and Tilt Power Trim and Tilt Power Trim and Tilt Power Trim and Tilt
Gear Ratio: 2.59:1 2.33:1/12:28 2.33:1 2.31:1/13:30
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 - See Dealer Unknown Unknown Unknown
Range of Avail. Optional Propeller Pitches: 15 - 28 Unknown Unknown Unknown
Steering: Remote (Tiller Kit optional) Unknown Unknown Unknown

DF100 Advantages

Over Honda
  • 1950cc (118.9 c.i.) vs. 1496cc (91.4 c.i.). No replacement for displacement.
  • Offset driveshaft = better balance
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • 2.59:1 vs. 2.31:1 Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
  • 5.8 qt vs. 4.6qt: More lubrication, more cooling.
Over Mercury
  • 1950cc (118.9 c.i.) vs. 1732cc (105.7 c.i.). No replacement for displacement.
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Offset driveshaft = better balance
  • 2.59:1 vs. 2.33:1 Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
Over Yamaha
  • 1950cc (118.9 c.i.) vs. 1596cc (97.4 c.i.) No replacement for displacement
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
  • Offset driveshaft = better balance
  • 2.59:1 vs. 2.31:1 Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
  • 40 A charging vs. 25 A.