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DF175

DF175

DF175 FEATURES

In-line, four cylinder outboard which delivers high-end power from a compact design.

Start system Electric start
Multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection Standard
Variable valve timing Standard
Two-stage gear reduction system Standard
Offset driveshaft Standard
Over-rev. limiter Standard
Low oil pressure caution Standard
Speedometer pickup on gear case Standard
Suzuki anti-corrosion system Standard
16-valve DOHC (dual overhead cam) design Standard
Offset driveshaft
Timing chain
Multi-stage Induction
Two-stage gear reduction 2.50:1
Variable valve timing
Quiet operation
Tilt limit system

SIMILAR OUTBOARDS

DF150

DF175AP

DF175 SPECS



Weight L: 232kg | X: 237kg
Exhaust Through prop hub exhaust
Engine type DOHC 16-valve
Propeller selection (pitch) 17"–27" (s/s)
Fuel delivery system Multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection
Warranty 5 years for recreational use
No. of cylinders In-line 4
Fuel minimum 91 (RON) octane
Displacement 2.867cm3
Bore x Stroke 97mm x 97mm
Maximum output 129kW
Full throttle operating range 5,500–6,100rpm
Steering Remote
Oil pan capacity 8.0 litres
Ignition system Fully-transistorised
Alternator 12V 44A
Engine mounting Shear mount
Trim method Power trim & tilt
Shaft length L: 508mm (20") | X: 635mm (25")
Gear ratio 2.50:1
Starting system Electric
Gear shift F-N-R

DF175 PERFORMANCE TESTS

DF175 tested on Australian Master Marine 7.4m Tournament

Test Conditions

Date: 3/02/2013
Location: Pine River, QLD
Conditions: Calm
Temperature: 26deg
Crew: 2

Test Boat: Australian Master Marine 7.4m Tournament

Length: 7.4m
Beam: 2.5m
Dry Weight: 1200kg (est)
Max Horsepower: 350HP
Fuel Capacity: 480L
Weight as tested: 1,800kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 43km/h
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 570km
Maximum Speed: 81.3km/h
0-40km/h: Not recorded

Outboard: Twin Suzuki DF175

Horsepower:175HP
Cylinder:In line 4
Weight:220kg
Gear Ratio:2.50:1
Propeller:Suzuki 15.25 x 21 3 Blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
700 5 2.3 0.5
1000 8 4.7 0.7
1500 10.9 8.5 0.8
2000 13 13 1
2500 20.2 19.5 1
3000 29 25.2 0.8
3500 38.9 34 0.8
4000 43 39 0.8
4500 52 48.5 0.9
5000 61 69 1.1
5500 67 90 1.3
6000 79 128 1.6

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF175 tested on Bullet Boats Plate Alloy Custom 8.0m

Test Conditions

Date: 19/10/2013
Location: Cockburn Sound, WA
Conditions: Light chop, (sheltered waters) & light winds
Temperature: 17deg
Crew: 5.5

Test Boat: Bullet Boats Plate Alloy Custom 8.0m

Length: 8.0m
Beam: 2.5m
Dry Weight: 2,800kg
Max Horsepower: 350HP
Fuel Capacity: 500L
Weight as tested: 3300kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 40km/h
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 528 km
Maximum Speed: 67.5km/h
0-40km/h: 5.2 sec

Outboard: Twin Suzuki DF175

Horsepower:175HP
Cylinder:In line 4
Weight:220kg
Gear Ratio:2.50:1
Propeller:Suzuki 15.25 x 19 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
700 4.9 2.2 0.7
1000 7.9 3.4 0.7
1500 10.4 7 0.7
2000 13.5 13.5 1
2500 15.6 19.7 1.2
3000 22.8 25.5 1.1
3500 32.4 32.6 1
4000 40 39.5 0.9
4500 50 55.5 1.1
5000 57.5 71.2 1.3
5500 60.8 95 1.6
6000 66 118 1.7
6400 67.5 132 1.9

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF175 tested on Leisure Cat 8000 Sportfisher

Test Conditions

Date: 3/10/2013
Location: Cockburn Sound, WA
Conditions: Calm
Temperature: 25deg
Crew: 2

Test Boat: Leisure Cat 8000 Sportfisher

Length: 8.0m
Beam: 2.5m
Dry Weight: 2400kg (est)
Max Horsepower: 600HP
Fuel Capacity: 680L
Weight as tested: 2,800kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 45km/h (28 knots)
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 659km
Maximum Speed: 73km/h
0-40km/h: 7.4 sec

Outboard: Twin Suzuki DF175

Horsepower:175HP
Cylinder:In line 4
Weight:220kg
Gear Ratio:2.50:1
Propeller:Suzuki 16 x 21.5 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
700 6.3 2.3 0.39
1000 8.9 4.7 0.52
1500 11.3 8.1 0.72
2000 14.7 13.5 0.92
2500 19.5 21.95 1.13
3000 27 28.4 1.05
3500 36.1 35.4 0.98
4000 45 44 0.98
4500 53.5 59.25 1.1
5000 59.5 76 1.28
5500 66.3 99.5 1.5
6000 72.3 127.5 1.76

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF175 tested on Signature 575RF

Test Conditions

Date: 14/02/2013
Location: Brisbane River, QLD
Conditions: Calm, strong tide
Temperature: 27deg
Crew: 2

Test Boat: Signature 575RF

Length: 5.7m
Beam: 2.38m
Dry Weight: 1200kg (est)
Max Horsepower: 175HP
Fuel Capacity: 220L
Weight as tested: 1,600kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 44.7km/h
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 418km
Maximum Speed: 79km/h
0-40km/h: Not recorded

Outboard: Suzuki DF175

Horsepower:175HP
Cylinder:In line 4
Weight:220kg
Gear Ratio:2.50:1
Propeller:Suzuki 15.25 x 21 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
700 4.2 1.1 0.3
1000 6.9 2.2 0.35
1500 9.5 3.75 0.43
2000 12.2 6.6 0.55
2500 14 11.2 0.7
3000 24.2 15.15 0.65
3500 36.1 18.3 0.5
4000 44.7 23.1 0.5
4500 53.3 31.4 0.6
5000 60 38.7 0.65
5500 66.9 51.75 0.8
6000 74 62.15 0.85

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF175 tested on Signature 602F

Test Conditions

Date: 13/02/2014
Location: Raby Bay, QLD
Conditions: Calm, 0.2 to 0.3m swell
Temperature: 28deg
Crew: 2

Test Boat: Signature 602F

Length: 6.25m
Beam: 2.43m
Dry Weight: 1,450kg (est)
Max Horsepower: 200HP
Fuel Capacity: 270L
Weight as tested: 2,100kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 38.7km/h (20.9 knots)
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 394km
Maximum Speed: 66km/h (35.2 knots)
0-40km/h:

Outboard: Suzuki DF175

Horsepower:175HP
Cylinder:In line 4
Weight:220kg
Gear Ratio:2.50:1
Propeller:Suzuki 15.25 x 21 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
650 5 1.4 0.3
1000 7.3 1.9 0.3
1500 9.6 3.8 0.4
2000 11.8 6.4 0.6
2500 13.6 10.6 0.8
3000 16.7 16.4 1
3500 23.7 21.9 1
4000 38.7 25.4 0.7
4500 47.7 31.8 0.7
5000 53.7 39.5 0.7
5500 61 56 0.9
6000 65.6 58.8 0.9

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF175 tested on Signature 600C

Test Conditions

Date: 9/10/2011
Location: Gold Coast Broadwater
Conditions: Light chop, 5 - 10 knot N/Easterly
Temperature: 24deg
Crew: 3

Test Boat: Signature 600C

Length: 6.25m
Beam: 2.43m
Dry Weight: 1200kg (est)
Max Horsepower: 200HP
Fuel Capacity: 150L
Weight as tested: 1600kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 39.95km/h (21.4 knots)
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 237km
Maximum Speed: 68.5km/h (36.7 knots)
0-40km/h:

Outboard: Suzuki DF175

Horsepower:175deg
Cylinder:In line 4
Weight:220kg
Gear Ratio:2.50:1
Propeller:Suzuki 15 x 21 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
700 3.2 1.2 0.25
1000 5.3 2 0.3
1500 7.7 3.8 0.4
2000 9.4 6 0.5
2500 11 10.3 0.8
3000 15.2 15.2 0.9
3500 24.6 19.6 0.7
4000 36.6 24.9 0.6
4500 45.5 31.9 0.65
5000 52.9 42.3 0.8
5500 62.8 57.1 0.9
6000 62.2 59.8 0.9

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF175 tested on Woody Marine Fabrications 7.3m Rescue

Test Conditions

Date: 10/01/2012
Location: Raby Bay, QLD
Conditions: 0.5 - 1.0m chop, 10-15 knot S/Easterly
Temperature: 23deg
Crew: 2

Test Boat: Woody Marine Fabrications 7.3m Rescue

Length: 7.3m
Beam: 2.8m
Dry Weight:
Max Horsepower: 400HP
Fuel Capacity: 350L
Weight as tested: 2600kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 42.6km/h (22.8 knots)
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 207km
Maximum Speed: 72.4km/h (38.8 knots)
0-40km/h:

Outboard: Twin Suzuki DF175

Horsepower:175HP
Cylinder:In line 4
Weight:220kg
Gear Ratio:2.50:1
Propeller:Suzuki 15.25 x 19 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
700 4.8 2.2 0.9
1000 7.4 4.1 1
1500 10.4 7.7 1.3
2000 12.2 11.4 1.7
2500 15.7 22.1 2.4
3000 25.9 25.4 1.9
3500 35.6 31.2 1.7
4000 42.6 36.6 1.6
4500 51.9 49.5 1.8
5000 59.3 63.8 2
5500 64.8 76.1 2.2
6000 72.4 116 3

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF175 tested on Signature 580BR

Test Conditions

Date: 23/02/2014
Location: Brisbane River, QLD
Conditions: Calm
Temperature:
Crew: 2

Test Boat: Signature 580BR

Length: 5.8m
Beam: 2.32m
Dry Weight: 900kg
Max Horsepower: 200HP
Fuel Capacity: 150L
Weight as tested: 1,525kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 50.3km/h (27 knots)
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 316km
Maximum Speed: 81.5km/h (43.7 knots)
0-40km/h:

Outboard: Suzuki DF175

Horsepower:175HP
Cylinder:In line 4
Weight:220kg
Gear Ratio:2.50:1
Propeller:Suzuki 14 x 23 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
700 5.1 1.2 0.35
1000 7.3 2.1 0.35
1500 10.1 4.2 0.45
2000 12.7 7.8 0.7
2500 16.3 11.8 0.75
3000 30.4 14.8 0.5
3500 42.4 17.7 0.45
4000 50.3 23.9 0.45
4500 58.1 31.4 0.55
5000 65.5 38.9 0.6
5500 73.5 54.4 0.75
6000 79.2 61.4 0.8

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison