Suzuki V6 200 for Available Again for Heavy Center Consoles, Large Pontoons,
and Other Boats Requiring Powerful Torque, Hole Shot and Acceleration
Suzuki Marine USA announced today at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show it is bringing back a popular model for anglers and boating enthusiasts who want the torque, powerful hole shot, and strong acceleration of Suzuki’s 3.6-liter, 24-valve V6 powerhead in a 200-horsepower motor for single and multiple engine installations. Being relaunched as a 2025 model, Suzuki’s new DF200 4-stroke is an ideal power match for today’s heavy center consoles, large pontoon boats, and other popular vessels that can benefit from a little extra “kick in the rear”.
Suzuki’s V6 200 is packed with proven and award-winning technology, including digital sequential electronic fuel injection and Suzuki’s offset driveshaft design and two-stage gear reduction that allow this motor to swing a larger propeller. Together with this offset driveshaft, Suzuki’s 55-degree V6 block creates a more compact motor that fits better and balances better on the transom of today’s boats. Suzuki’s two-stage cam drive system allows for the use of smaller diameter cam sprockets, reducing valve angles and reducing the size of the cylinder head. The durable timing chain is equipped with an automatic hydraulic tensioner for years of maintenance-free operation.
Suzuki’s direct ignition system utilizes integral spark plug caps with ignition coils, reducing the number of parts, simplifying wiring, and reducing electronic “noise” that can interfere with radios, echosounders and other marine electronics. Suzuki’s high-output alternator produces most of its power at low engine rpms, ideal for keeping battery banks charged and providing the juice needed for livewell and washdown pumps, anchor windlasses and other important electronics gear on today’s technology-laden boats.
Suzuki’s 200 V6 also offers new-for-2025 features not previously found on earlier V6 models, including easy integration with Suzuki’s new CANbus system for easier and more reliable rigging, Suzuki’s easy start system, automatic trim, keyless starting and troll mode.
Suzuki’s DF200 V6 will be offered alongside the company’s existing in-line 4-cylinder 200 horsepower 4-stroke, giving boaters two great options based on their vessel and performance needs. While Suzuki is addressing an important market need for low-end torque and acceleration out of the hole with its V6 200, other applications could benefit from the lighter weight, balanced performance, and superior fuel economy inherent with Suzuki’s popular and time-proven in-line 4-cylinder design.
“As we like to say at Suzuki, in some boating applications there’s simply no replacement for displacement,” said Brandon Cerka, General Manager Sales and Service for Suzuki Marine USA. “Adding a V6 200 back into our great line-up of V6 outboards will meet a market demand and offer boaters a choice when it comes to powering their vessels. We believe in listening to our dealers, boatbuilders and customers and providing what they want. They told us this was important, so we brought back our popular V6 200 and made it even better with new features,” added Cerka.
Suzuki’s 2025 200 V6 is offered in 20-inch and 25-inch shaft lengths and a choice of black or white colors with attractive matching graphics to best compliment a wide variety of boats.
To learn more, boaters should visit their authorized Suzuki Marine dealer, contact Suzuki Marine USA headquarters at (813) 687-7200, or visit www.suzukimarine.com.
