Repower - 4 stroke Yamaha vs Suzuki

Finster · #1 02-05-2005, 11:16 PM

We were talking with a Suzuki dealer tonight at the show and apparently their coming out with a DF150 to début at the Miami show. It's a different block and the spec's aren't yet known.
I think I would sit tight to see what this is all about before running out and buying a 140.

hedgehog1957 · #2 02-06-2005, 01:06 PM

I am interested to hear about info on the Suzuki 150. If it is going to be in production no later than June, that could work out fine. I am a little skiddish about a brand new engine, but going from a 140 to 150 should not be that big a deal, provided they are using the same design.

I did speak to Bayrace in NC, and they are by far the best deal. I will call then next week and see if they have any "scoop" on the 150.

Thanks for the feedback. Waiting a few more weeks, is not a problem.

Scott · #3 02-07-2005, 12:20 AM

It didn't sound like you will be seeing that engine in that time frame. The dealer told us they have no info on that motor, and everything that was mentioned HE said was pure speculation. Like Chris said he felt that the motor would be seen at Miami I guess to be “unveiled”... but dealers wouldn’t see it for a time after that (no specific time). Again the speculation is that this is a brand new motor ... not one bastardized from the 90-140 block. I think he even mentioned they were not even sure of the cylinder config ( 4 5 or 6 cylinders). It was funny / sad as he was one of a couple of vendors we talked about that said to us that we would have more info on the motor before they did. We only got to talking to the dealer as we were checking out B.Potters pilot house on that "other" boat.

Honestly … I would wait to see how these engines fair … Why be the guinea pig.