Ultimate BoatingSuzuki DF175A

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Suzuki DF175A: specifications

The Suzuki DF175A is an outboard rated at 175 hp with inline four-cylinder architecture.

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Key figures

Power
175hp
Dry weight
235kg
Displacement
2,867cm³
Alternator output
44A
Indicative price
20,705
Maximum warranty
5years

Sources and technical context

Document year: 2025.

Manufacturer's official documentation. The original document link has not yet been recorded for this page.

Notes and conditions (FR)

Manufacturer's notes (in French)

Tarif public officiel Suzuki France sept. 2025. Indicative source price: request a quote for your country, date and required configuration.

Technical specifications

Block & combustion

ArchitectureL4
Cylinders4
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement2,867 cm³
Bore × stroke97 × 97 mm
Compression ratio10,2:1
Max rpm5500–6100 rpm
Specific output61 hp/L
Fuel systemEFI + Lean Burn + VVT
Min. fuelRON 91 (87 mini)

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio2,50:1
Propeller configurationMono-hélice
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionNo
Available shaftsL/X (20"/25")

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)235 kg (20" (L))
Power-to-weight ratio0.74 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)44 A
Amps per horsepower0.25 A/hp

Control & integration

Digital throttle & shift (DBW)No
ControlMéca (DBW sur AP)
Steeringn/a
Power steeringNo
Docking joystickNo
GPS position holdNo
Direct injectionNo
VTEC (variable timing)No

Cost & warranty

Public price20,705 €
Cost per horsepower118 €/hp
Base warranty5 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)5 years

Head to head with its direct rivals

Prices, warranties and test conditions are not harmonised. They remain visible but do not determine strengths or rankings.

Side-by-side figures for the DF175A against Hidea EF175 · Mercury Pro XS V6 175 · Selva Sei Whale 175 XS EFI, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionDF175AHidea EF175Mercury Pro XS V6 175Selva Sei Whale 175 XS EFI
Power hp175175175175
Dry weight kg235226213227
Power / weight hp/kg0.740.770.820.77
Alternator output A44n/a8542
Cost per hp €/hp118n/a151n/a
Base warranty years5235

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