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DF140

Model Name: DF140TX DF140TL Honda 135 Mercury 135
Manufacturer: Suzuki Suzuki Honda Mercury
Horse Power: 140 140 135 135
Valves Per Cylinder: N/A N/A 4 4
Valve Train Drive: N/A N/A Belt Belt
Displacement: 124.7 cu. in. (2044 cc) 124.7 cu. in. (2044 cc) 2354cc, 144 cu. in. 1723cc, 105.7 cu. in.
Shaft: 25 20 L20, X25 L20, X25
Counter Rotation: Available Not Available N/A N/A
Weight: 410 420 L 475, X 485 L 510, X 527
Lubrication: N/A N/A Wet Sump Wet Sump
Cylinders: I-4 I-4 In-line 4 DOHC In-line 4 DOHC
Bore X Stroke: 3.38 x 3.46 in. (86 x 88 mm) 3.38 x 3.46 in. (86 x 88 mm) N/A N/A
Ignition: Solid State Electronic Ignition Solid State Electronic Ignition Microcomputer Microcomputer
RPM Range: 5600-6200 5600-6200 5000-6000 5600-6400
Maximum RPM: 6200 6200 6000 6400
Starter: E Start w/Suzuki EFI E Start w/Suzuki EFI Electric Electric
Oil Tank Capacity: 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) N/A N/A
Alternator: 12V 40A 12V 40A 40 A 40 A
Trim Position: Power Trim Power Trim Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt
Fuel: Unleaded Unleaded N/A N/A
Gear Ratio: 2.59:1 2.59:1 2.14:1 (14/30) 2.08:1
Exhaust: N/A N/A Thru Pop Thru-Pop
Drive Train Protection: Spline Drive Rubber Hub Spline Drive Rubber Hub N/A N/A
Standard Propeller: Optional Optional N/A N/A
Available Prop Pitches: 15-26 15 - 26 N/A N/A
Steering: Remote Remote N/A N/A
Carbon Emission: N/A N/A 3-Star Ultra-Low 3-Star Ultra-Low

DF140 Advantages

Over Honda
  • Lighter weight: 410 lbs. vs. 478 lbs.
  • 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 on the transom.
  • 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 maintanence 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: DF115TL DF115TX Honda 115 Mercury 115 Yamaha 115
Manufacturer: Suzuki Suzuki Honda Mercury Yamaha
Horse Power: 115 115 115 115 115
Displacement: 118.9 cu. in. (1950 cc) 118.9 cu. in. (1950 cc) 2254cc, 137 cu. in. 1741cc, 106.2 cu. in. 1741cc, 106.2 cu. in.
Shaft: 20 25 L20, X25 L20, X25 L20, X25
Counter Rotation: Not Available 0 N/A N/A N/A
Weight: 416 427 L 496, X 505 L 386, X 406 L 401, X 412
Lubrication: N/A Wet Sump Wet Sump Wet Sump
Cylinders: I-4 I-4 In-line 4 SOHC In-line 4 DOHC In-line 4 DOHC
Bore X Stroke: 3.30 x 3.46 in. (84 x 88 mm) 3.30 x 3.46 in. (84 x 88 mm) N/A N/A N/A
Ignition: Solid State Electronic Ignition Solid State Electronic Ignition Capacitor discharge (CDI) Electronic CDI TCI Micro Computer
RPM Range: 5000-6000 5000-6000 5000-6000 5000-6000 5000-6000
Maximum RPM: 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000
Starter: Electric Electric Electric Electric Electric
Oil Tank Capacity: 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) N/A N/A N/A
Alternator: 12V 40A 12V 40A 40 A 25 A 25 A
Trim Position: Power Trim Power Trim Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt
Fuel: Unleaded Unleaded N/A N/A N/A
Gear Ratio: 2.59:1 2.59:1 2.59:1 2.07:1 2.15:1/13:28
Exhaust: N/A Thru pop Thru pop Thru pop
Drive Train Protection: Spline Drive Rubber Hub Spline Drive Rubber Hub N/A N/A N/A
Standard Propeller: Optional Optional N/A N/A N/A
Available Prop Pitches: 15-26 15-26 N/A N/A N/A
Steering: Remote Remote N/A N/A N/A
Carbon Emission: N/A 3-Star Ultra Low 2-Star Very Low 2-Star Very Low

DF115 Advantages

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.
  • Offset driveshaft = better balance
  • Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
  • Larger prop for improved acceleration
  • Lower gear ratio: 2.59:1 vs. 2.15:1.
  • 40 A charging vs. 25 A
  • Within ABYC standards vs. not within.
Over Mercury
  • 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 Drive shaft. Better balance on the transom.
  • Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
  • Larger prop for improved acceleration
  • Lower gear ratio: 2.59:1 vs. 2.07:1
  • 40 A charging vs. 25 A
Over Honda
  • Lighter weight: 416 lbs. vs. 496 lbs.
  • Lower gear ratio: 2.59:1 vs. 2.00:1
  • Within ABYC standards vs. not within
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary
  • Offset driveshaft = better balance

DF90

Model Name: DF90TL DF90TX Honda 90 Mercury 90 Yamaha 90
Manufacturer: Suzuki Suzuki Honda Mercury Yamaha
Horse Power: 90 90 90 90 90
Valves Per Cylinder: N/A 3 4 4
Valve Train Drive: N/A Belt Belt Belt
Shaft: 20 25 L20, X25 L20, X25 L20, X25
Displacement: 118.9 cu. in. (1950 cc) 118.9 cu. in. (1950 cc) 1590cc, 97 cu. in. 1596cc, 97.4 cu. in. 1596cc, 97.4 cu. in.
Weight: 416 427 L 373 lbs, X 384 lbs. L386 369
Lubrication: N/A Wet Sump Wet Sump Wet Sump
Cylinders: I4 I4 In-line 4 SOHC In-line 4 DOHC In-line 4 DOHC
Ignition: Solid State Electronic Ignition Solid State Electronic Ignition CDI Capacitor discharge CDI Microcomputer
Bore X Stroke: 3.30 x 3.46 in. (84 x 88 mm) 3.30 x 3.46 in. (84 x 88 mm) N/A N/A N/A
RPM Range: 4500-5500 4500-5500 5000-6000 5000-6000 5000-6000
Maximum RPM: 5500 5500 N/A 6000 6000
Starter: Electric Electric Electric Electric Electric
Oil Tank Capacity: 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) 5.8 qt. (5.5 lit.) N/A N/A N/A
Alternator: 12 V 40A 12 V 40A 16 A 20 A 25 A
Trim Position: Power Trim Power Trim Power Trim and Tilt Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt
Fuel: Unleaded Unleaded N/A N/A N/A
Gear Ratio: 2.59:1 2.59:1 2.30:1 2.33:1 2.31:1/13:30
Exhaust: N/A Thru pop Thru pop Thru pop
Drive Train Protection: Spline Drive Rubber Hub Spline Drive Rubber Hub N/A N/A N/A
Standard Propeller: Optional Optional N/A N/A N/A
Available Prop Pitches: 15-26 15-26 N/A N/A N/A
Steering: Remote Remote N/A N/A N/A
Carbon Emission: N/A 3-Star Ultra-Low 3-Star Ultra-Low 3-Star Ultra-Low

DF90 Advantages

Over Honda
  • 1950cc (118.9 c.i.) vs. 1596 cc (97.4 c.i.) No replacement for displacement
  • DOHC 16 valves vs. SOHC 12 valves
  • Offset driveshaft = better balance.
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary
  • 2.59:1 vs. 2.30:1 Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
Over Mercury
  • 1950cc (118.9 c.i.) vs. 1596 cc (97.4 c.i.) No replacement for displacement
  • Sequential EFI vs. carb
  • Self-adjusting oil-bathed timing chain vs. belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary
  • Offset driveshaft = better balance.
  • Sequential EFI vs. 4 carb
  • 2.59:1 vs. 2.30:1 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. 2.30:1 Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration
  • 40 A charging vs. 25 A.