First Review of the Brand New Suzuki DF200A

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This video shows the brand new 2015 DF200A 200-horsepower inline four cylinder outboard motor in action. We installed this four stroke motor on our 2150 Bluewater Center Console, repowering from a two stroke 200hp Yamaha OX66. This Suzuki offers boaters a new dimension in 4-stroke power as it delivers the kind of impressive performance one would expect only from a V6 engine. The prop is a 3x16x21.5 stainless steel 3-blade. The DF200A is super quiet and has the following features:
Direct Air Intake and Variable Valve Timing for exceptional performance
175 cu in “Big Block” Displacement and a Higher Compression Ratio with for impressive acceleration and low end torque
Lean Burn Control Technology for improved fuel economy
Knock, O2 and Water Detection Sensors and systems to monitor and control internal engine operating parameters and improve reliability
Importantly, the new 4-stroke DF200A weighs in at just 498 lbs, over 12% less than Suzuki’s V6 200 horsepower outboard.

[@43MrPEZO]

Great review, I will consider this motor, when the time comes to upgrade the power plant on my vessel.

[@thomaswesemann6991]

Great engine! Thanks for the video.

[@Bostonharborwater]

Very nice engine. I have the older v6 df200. It’s an animal. I think if I were ever to repower I’d go 225 because I’d miss that hole shot power of the v6. Nice video. 👍🏼

[@Cgriffceo]

Looks good!

[@motokonj1]

Good sound of engine.Awesome engine!👍

[@timnjenn100]

Looks good. I am waiting on mine to arrive any day now. I hope it lives up to the hype.

[@Cgriffceo]

What type of boat are you repowering?

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

Lately all ive been watching is suzuki making me want 1 even more and more

[@vilen01]

Looks Good! How about test vs Yamafa F200F?

[@kevinbrewer6985]

Nice, very curious about the GPH, fuel burn etc! Thanks, Kevin

[@ahon444]

***** hi J Griff ,what size prop do you have ,I have the same motor with a 3x14 3/4x23 suzuki prop on a epic 22sc. My take off seems slow but my top end is 60 mph. whats yours, you seem to have more initial take off than mine. thanks

[@Jwalk989]

iv got a 2000 Parker 2501 I'm swapping my twin ox66 200 HP yammys for two of these. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@brianlee6849]

How well did this engine over long term? Thank you 👍

[@brianlee6849]

Excellent 👍. I am happy to have found your video. I'm looking at a very comparable length and weight boat and putting the 200 Suzuki on it and my goal is to be able to cruise at 32 at 4 miles per gallon so when you said that I was like oh yeah! So I see this video was 7 years ago can you tell me what your long-term opinion is on this engine overall life maintenance? versus a Yamaha? Those are the only two I'm looking at and I'm really leaning heavily towards the Suzuki because it seems like that's the direction everybody's going for fuel economy and reliability. Thank you 👍

[@lokeshdeshwal5288]

It is more reliable than yamaha!!! It's my personal experience...

[@DogmanOutdoorsEntertainment]

Man im looking at this motor because my etec has finally went to the upper room. Its going to be this motor or the mercury, any thoughts?

[@christiandrumr80]

what is your WOT RPM? Have you hit the rev limiter at all?

[@Hubjeep]

How does fuel consumption compare between the old OX66 and this new engine?

[@jdonald27]

Very nice post! Purchased ours on Feb 20 and stoked about getting it installed! We sprung for the DF200APX with precision controls. Very similar repower. Going from a 99 OS66 200HP. Boat is a 23.5 WAC Sea Pro with Armstrong Bracket. Curios as to your new top speed?

[@jgriff9434]

Nice! I am sure the precision controls will be a good to have. We've gotten our boat up to 47mph so far with the new motor.

[@jdonald27]

J Griff 47 is plenty fast. Actually just got off the phone with my dealer. Suzuki notified him the APX models haven't even left Japan and could be May getting to the U.S. He was more irritated than me about the unavailability. We have the boating fever too bad to wait that long. So, looks like we'll go with the same setup you have as it can be onsite next week. Will do a video like yours and shoot you the link when we're back in the water.

[@cleanimpalawagon]

J Griff Thank you for the videos. I have the same boat & year. I'll be re-powering this year. This set up on your boat will work perfectly for my use. Will it be to much to ask for the info to set mine up..? Please hit me up @ [e-mail] Tnx

[@cleanimpalawagon]

J Griff This may be a stupid question . Top speed @ 47. Loaded down 3 people? or solo?

[@brandonsusich]

So, about 3 years later now... how would you say your adjusted change in MPG has been from the OX66's? As well as how significantly better is the noise and smoke?

[@JNSEA]

Hey buddy how fast can you go Top Speed? Thanks.

[@po28der]

I have the same boat. I am still keeping my HPDI alive. My friend has a Suzuki and he loves it as well I think it’s between the Suzuki and etec next. I am done with Yamaha.

[@yashauahmed5640]

Me too and I am a kid, grade is 6 and how about if we test it in grade 10 🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

No more etec as of 2020 corona virus shut em down

[@DeepBlueChannelCom]

suzuki strong power

[@timothybelvin7939]

Looking to repower a 1999 20' Seaswirl WA. Replacing a 150 Evinrude, and was debating between the 175 and 200. !75 would be fine, but who wouldn't like a extra 25 ponies, Right? Question is the price difference. Have not had a chance to get a quote on the DF200A and was looking for a ballpark figure, motor only. Understand if you want to keep that info private, but I'm sure there are many others out here contemplating the same swap. How does the new compare to old Yammy?

[@jgriff9434]

You should be able to get one of these motors (200hp) for under $17k including installation, etc. And I don't think you can go wrong with the extra horsepower!

[@jgriff9434]

And overall it is definitely better than the Yamaha we had. Out of the hole is similar but top speed is a little higher with the Suzuki. Suzuki is a lot quieter at idle and much better fuel economy.

[@timothybelvin7939]

J Griff Thanks for the reply!! Enjoy that new motor, hope it puts you on lots of Fish!!

[@captcheckmate09]

Timothy Belvin Just mounted the DF200A on our 1999 21' Parker yesterday. It replaced a 1999 Yamaha 150TXRX The price difference between the 175 analog and 200 analog is $900.00. With the 175 analog you are looking about $11,900 for the motor add in guages, harness,, controls, prop and installation you are looking at about $14,878.90. Digital is the way to go with the fly by wire system. You cant beat it. Now for the break in process! Happy hunting.

[@aia.6979]

Timothy Belvin ok

[@jgriff9434]

Review of the New Suzuki DF200A outboard engine

[@jeremyrocks9025]

How fast is at wide open throttle?

[@jgriff9434]

Check out the HYDROPHILIK KZbin channel to see this engine in action...fishing, running top speed, etc

[@jamienichols6277]

You went from a v6 yamaha to the 4 cylinder 4 stroke. Did the suzuki feel sluggish while jumping up compared to the big yamaha? I would love a new 250hp 4 stroke, but my boat would sit really low in the ass end.

[@jgriff9434]

Jamie Nichols We didn't find much difference when jumping up between the 2 engines

[@jamienichols6277]

J Griff that's impressive.

[@josephdsouza791]

Jamie Nichols please tell me sir why engine strat after release Fuel pressure then strat other then no start

[@aia.6979]

Jamie Nichols ok

[@aia.6979]

Jamie Nichols ok

[@jamesschulz5518]

Do I still have this boat?

[@paullam007]

Just curious what made you switch to Suzuki instead of replacing it with the Yamaha F200?

[@brianlee6849]

probably for the same reason everybody's choosing Suzuki. it's the number one repower for a reason 6-year warranty parts and labor better fuel economy and just as reliable if not more reliable than the Yamaha. you look at the charter market the sea tow guys everybody's gone Suzuki

[@knotworried]

You said you picked up top end. How much? How about cruising speed? I have over 3000hrs on my Yamaha carb 200s. I love the performance where I’m at now. I run 48 fully loaded down and 51 light. I get about 1.3 on the flowscan at cruise on my 1977 25 mako. want to at the least keep those numbers. It’s either going to be twin 200 Suzuki or 200 merc s. Can’t get any answers.

[@Honda1k]

Which brand did you decide to go with?

[@mc1917]

what type of real world economy are you getting with the new motor?

[@jgriff9434]

We get about 3.7mpg. 3.4mpg loaded down

[@mc1917]

J Griff if you ever decide to sell it. Let me know! I'd love a bw 2150 for near coastal fishing and nearby offshore when its just me and the wife instead of launching the catamaran to head out anywhere other than the flats.

[@mc1917]

J Griff hit me up on THT @ Periok11. I saw somewhere on THT where you told someone where you would be interested in selling the 2150. I cannot find the thread or post now.

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

Twin 100's might sound better.

[@tinsiew7129]

df200a?so run

[@jeramiebentley4054]

RPM RIM M Range

[@cooperprocessllc9081]

Nice looking motor but still a 4 stroke dog. Shoulda bought an ETEC G2.

[@korndawggy1801]

Check out the video where they compare a 115 Mercury Optimax to a 115 Mercury 4 strike on the same boat. The 4 stroke DOG wins in both acceleration and top speed. The 4 strokes have come a long way. Or check out the Yamaha 250 H.0.

[@mmiguy1122]

Do your research on e Tecs. I read about 8 reviews that didnt even make it to 200 hours without something catastrophic happening (computers blew, crankshaft busted, powerhead blew etc) best part was.. evinride didnt honor it under warranty.

[@TurreTuntematon]

Yes, especiall now when E tecs are not even manufactured anymore 😂

[@jgriff9434]

Check out this video on KZbin:

[@jonathanhawkes2087]

J Griff What size prop did you find suited best?

[@cleanimpalawagon]

I also have a 2150 loving the set up man.. can u tell us the prop u used?