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Suzuki DF40A: specifications

The Suzuki DF40A is an outboard rated at 40 hp with inline three-cylinder architecture.

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Key figures

Power
40hp
Dry weight
104kg
Displacement
941cm³
Alternator output
19A
Indicative price
7,425
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

ArchitectureL3
Cylinders3
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement941 cm³
Bore × stroke72,5 × 76 mm
Compression ration/a
Max rpm5000–6000 rpm
Specific output43 hp/L
Fuel systemEFI + Lean Burn
Min. fuelRON 91 (87 mini)

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio2,27:1
Propeller configurationMono-hélice
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionNo
Available shaftsS/L (15"/20")

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)104 kg (20" (L))
Power-to-weight ratio0.38 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)19 A
Amps per horsepower0.48 A/hp

Control & integration

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

Cost & warranty

Public price7,425 €
Cost per horsepower186 €/hp
Base warranty5 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)5 years

Operation & compliance

Emissions standardRCD · CARB 3 étoiles

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 DF40A against Hidea EF40 · Honda BF40 · Mercury FourStroke 40 EFI, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionDF40AHidea EF40Honda BF40Mercury FourStroke 40 EFI
Power hp40404040
Dry weight kg10410396106
Power / weight hp/kg0.380.390.420.38
Alternator output A19n/a2218
Cost per hp €/hp186n/a177201
Base warranty years5232

An index requires at least two criteria documented for every compared engine. “n/a” means the available data cannot assess this use; it is not a poor rating.

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