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Suzuki Advantages
Below you will find the information on the Suzuki DF6 and DF4.
DF6
| Model: | DF6S | H6 | J6 | M6 | Y6 |
| Manufacturer: | Suzuki | Honda | Johnson | Mercury | Yamaha |
| Horsepower: | 6.00 | 5.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Shaft Length: | S/L 15/20 in. | S/L 15/20 in. | S/L 15/20 in. | S/L 15/20 in. | S/L 15/20 in. |
| Weight: | S 55, L57 | S 60.0, L 61 | S 55.0, L 57 | S 55.0, L 20 | 74.0 |
| Cylinders: | 1, OHV | 1, OHV | 1, OHV | 1, push rod | 2, SOHC |
| Valves Per Cylinder: | |||||
| Valve Train Drive: | |||||
| Displacement: | 8.4 cu. in. (138 cc) | 7.8 cu. in. (127 cc) | 8.4 cu. in. (138 cc) | 7.5 cu. in. (123 cc) | 12 cu. in. (197 cc) |
| Bore: | 2.44 in. (62 mm.) | 2.4 in. (60 mm.) | 2.44 in. (62 mm.) | 2.32 in. (59 mm.) | N-A (N-A) |
| Stroke: | 1.81 in. (46 mm.) | 1.8 in. (45 mm.) | 1.81 in. (46 mm.) | 1.77 in. (45 mm.) | N-A (N-A) |
| Induction System: | 1 Carb | 1 carb | 1 carb | 1 carb | 1 carb |
| Exhaust: | Above Prop | Above prop | Above prop | Thru prop | N-A |
| Start System: | Digital CDI | Manual | Manual w/ decompression | Manual w/ decompression | Manual |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump | Wet sump | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Oil Capacity: | 0.74 (0.7) | N-A (N-A) | 0.74 (0.7) | N-A (N-A) | N-A (N-A) |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Transistorized | Digital CDI | CDI* | CDI* Micro Computer |
| Alternator: | 6A opt | 3 A opt. | 6 A opt. | 5 A optional | 6 A |
| Trim: | 5 tilt-pin positions | N-A | 5 positions | 6 preset | N-A |
| Standard Propeller: | 3x7 7/8x7.5 | 3x7 7/8x7.5 | 3x7 7/8x7.5 | 3x8 3/8x8 | N-A |
| Optional Propeller: | 5.5 - 7.5 | N/A | 5.5 - 7.5 | N/A | N/A |
| Gear Ratio: | 1.92:1/12:23 | 2.08:1 | 1.92:1 / 12:23 | 2.15:1 | 2.08:1 / 13:27 |
| Counter Rotation: | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| CARB Emission Rating: | 3-Star Ultra Low | 3-Star Ultra Low | 2-Star Very Low | 2-Star Very Low |
DF6 Advantages
Over Honda
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6 hp vs. 5 hp |
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Lighter weight: 55 lbs. vs 60 lbs. |
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Larger displacement: 138cc vs. 127cc |
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Larger alternator option: 6 A vs. 3 A |
Over Johnson
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Engine manufactured by Suzuki |
Over Mercury
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Larger displacement: 138cc (8.4 c.i.) vs. 123cc (7.5 c.i.) |
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3-Star emission rating vs. 2-Star |
Over Yamaha
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Lighter weight: 55 lbs. vs 74 lbs. |
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3-Star emission rating vs. 2-Star |
DF4
| Model: | DF4M | H4 | J4 | M4 | Y4 |
| Manufacturer: | Suzuki | Honda | Johnson | Mercury | Yamaha |
| Horsepower: | 4.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Shaft Length: | S/L 15/20 in. | S/L 15/20 in. | S/L 15/20 in. | S/L 15/20 in. | S/L 15/20 in. |
| Weight: | S 55, L 57 | S 27, L 28 | S 55, L 57 | 55.0 | 48.0 |
| Cylinders: | 1, OHV | 1, SOHC | 1, OHV | 1, Push rod | 1, SOHC |
| Valves Per Cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Valve Train Drive: | |||||
| Displacement: | 8.4 cu. in. (138 cc) | 3.4 cu. in. (57 cc) | 8.4 cu. in. (138 cc) | 7.5 cu. in. (123 cc) | 6.7 cu. in. (112 cc) |
| Bore: | 2.44 in. (62 mm.) | 1.8 in. (45 mm.) | 2.44 in. (62 mm.) | 2.16 in. (59 mm.) | N-A (N-A) |
| Stroke: | 1.81 in. (46 mm.) | 1.4 in. (36 mm.) | 1.81 in. (46 mm.) | 1.69 in. (45 mm.) | N-A (N-A) |
| Induction System: | 1 Carb | 1 carb | 1 carb | 1 carb | 1 carb |
| Exhaust: | Above Prop | Above prop | Above prop | Thru prop | Above prop |
| Start System: | Manual with decompression | Manual | Manual w/ decompression | Manual | Manual |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump | Wet sump | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Oil Capacity: | 0.74 (0.7) | N-A (N-A) | 0.74 (0.7) | N-A (N-A) | N-A (N-A) |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Transistorized | Digital CDI | CDI* | CDI* |
| Alternator: | 6A opt | N-A | 6 A opt. | 4 A optional | N-A |
| Trim: | 5 positions | N-A | 5 positions | 6 preset | 5 preset |
| Standard Propeller: | 3x7.5x6.5 | 3x7.25x4.75 | 3x7.5x6.5 | 3x8 3/8x7 | 7.5x7 |
| Optional Propeller: | 5.5 - 7.5 | N/A | 5.5 - 7.5 | N/A | 7 - 8 |
| Gear Ratio: | 1.92:1/12:23 | 2.40:1 / 12:29 | 1.92:1 / 12:23 | 2.15:1 | 2.08:1 / 13:27 |
| Counter Rotation: | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| CARB Emission Rating: | 3-Star Ultra Low | 3-Star Ultra Low | 2-Star Very Low | 2-Star Very Low | 2-Star Very Low |
DF4 Advantages
Over Honda
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4 hp vs. 2 hp |
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Water cooled vs. air cooled |
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Aluminum prop vs. plastic |
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Optional 6 A charging coil vs. none |
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F-N-R vs. F-N only |
Over Johnson
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Engine manufactured by Suzuki |
Over Mercury
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Larger displacement: 138cc (8.4 c.i.) vs. 123cc (7.5 c.i.) |
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Electric ignition advance vs. moving stator plate |
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Stainless steel water pump vs. plastic |
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Single overhead cam vs. Push rod |
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3-Star emission rating vs. 2-Star |
Over Yamaha
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Larger displacement: 138cc (8.4 c.i.) vs. 112cc (6.7 c.i.) |
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3-Star emission rating vs. 2-Star |
