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Suzuki's New DF60 goes to the top of the class
Jun 2009
Technical specifications released today identify the new generation Suzuki DF60 as the lightest outboard in its class with compact design and the outstanding fuel efficiency of Suzuki’s Lean Burn Control System. The impressive technical details present an outboard, which is set to lead the market in the 60 horsepower class. Following the release of the technical specifications, Journalists will have the opportunity to experience the performance of this class leading outboard for the very first time at the European Press Launch, which will be taking place in Italy in September.In redesigning the DF60 Suzuki’s engineers have successfully created an outboard that is compact, lightweight and fuel efficient. Its sleek and innovative design means that at only 102 kilograms for the standard shaft model, it will be the lightest 4-stroke outboard in the 60hp class.
On the inside, Suzuki’s engineers have designed an all-new 3-cylinder engine that uses a DOHC powerhead with four valves per cylinder. This has been combined with Suzuki’s Lean Burn Control System, which predicts fuel needs according to operating conditions and allows the engine to operate on a very lean air/fuel ratio for top-level fuel efficiency. This will enable boaters to go further, faster, for less.
With Suzuki leading the way once again, the new generation DF60 also features a self-adjusting and maintenance free timing chain – the first time this advanced feature has ever been offered in the 60hp category. Other key features of this new outboard include; Electronic Fuel Injection for optimum performance, a new tilt limit system and a large capacity 19A alternator to power a variety of marine electronics.
All of this technology ensures that the Suzuki DF60 delivers an excellent power-to-weight ratio, to achieve the perfect balance of efficient operation and top-end performance on a wide variety of boats such as RIBs, aluminium craft and fishing boats.
Mr Yamamoto, Head of European Marketing Group, Suzuki Motor Corporation said,
“We are very excited about the launch of the new generation DF60 and we are looking forward to welcoming the European Marine Press to Stresa in Italy where we will be pleased to showcase this new outboard’s outstanding qualities and performance.”
| MODELS | DF60T | DF60TH |
| ENGINE TYPE | 4-stroke DOHC 12-valves | |
| RECOMMENDED TRANSOM HEIGHT mm (in.) | S: 382 (15), L:508 (20), X: 635 (25) | L: 508 (20) |
| STARTING SYSTEM | Electric | |
| WEIGHT kg (lbs)* | S: 102 (225), L: 104 (229), X: 107 (236) | L: 108 (238) |
| NO. OF CYLINDERS | Inline 3 | |
| PISTON DISPLACEMENT cm3 (cu.in.) | 941 (57.4) | |
| BORE X STROKE mm (in.) | 72.5 X 76.0 (2.85 X 2.99) | |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT kW (PS)/rpm | 44.1 (60)/5800 | |
| FULL THROTTLE OPERATING RANGE rpm | 5300 - 6300 | |
| STEERING | Remote | Tiller |
| OIL PAN CAPACITY Lit. | 2.7 | |
| IGNITION SYSTEM | Fully-transistorised | |
| ALTERNATOR | 12V 19A | |
| ENGINE MOUNTING | Shear Mount | |
| TRIM METHOD | Power Trim and Tilt | |
| GEAR RATIO | 2.27: 1 | |
| GEAR SHIFT | F-N-R | |
| EXHAUST | Through Prop Hub Exhaust | |
| DRIVE PROTECTION | Rubber Hub | |
| PROPELLER SIZE (in.) | 1-1/2 x 9 11-1/2 x 10 11-1/2 x 11 11-5/8 x 12 | 11-3/8 x 14 11-1/4 x 15 11-1/8 x 16 11 x 17 |
