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OUTBOARDS

Midrange Outboards

High Performance Outboards

DF60A

Award-winning and exciting outboards, each one precision engineered to give you the power and performance you need, when you need it.

FEATURES

The DF60A comes packed with advanced features and utilises a double overhead (DOHC) for outstanding performance.

Start system Electric start
Multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection Standard
Suzuki Lean Burn Control System Standard
Large capacity 19A alternator Standard
12-valve DOHC (dual overhead cam) design Standard
Tiller handle Standard
Lean Burn
Timing chain
Troll Mode
Quiet operation
Tilt limit system

SPECS



Shaft length L: 508mm (20") X: 635mm (25")
Starting system Electric
Weight L: 104kg X: 107kg
Engine type DOHC 12-valve
Fuel delivery system Multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection
No. of cylinders In-line 3
Displacement 941cm3
Bore x Stroke 72.5mm x 76.0mm
Maximum output 44.1kW
Full throttle operating range 5,300–6,300rpm
Steering Remote | Tiller
Oil pan capacity 2.7 litres
Ignition system Fully-transistorised
Alternator 12V 19A
Engine mounting Shear mount
Trim method Power trim & tilt
Gear ratio 2.27: 1
Gear shift F-N-R
Exhaust Through prop hub exhaust
Propeller selection (pitch) 9”–17”
Fuel tank capacity 25L (optional)
Fuel minimum 91 (RON) octane
Warranty 3+3 years for recreational use

PERFORMANCE TESTS

DF60A tested on Quintrex 440 Renegade Side Console

Test Conditions

Date: 15/10/2013
Location: Sandgate, QLD
Conditions: Perfect!
Temperature: 28°C
Crew: 2

Test Boat: Quintrex 440 Renegade Side Console

Length: 4.6m
Beam: 2.11m
Dry Weight: 385kg
Max Horsepower: 60hp
Fuel Capacity: 50L
Weight as tested: 750kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 37.4km/h (20 knots)
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 237km
Maximum Speed: 58.5km/h (31.6 knots)
0-40km/h: n/a

Outboard: Suzuki DF60A

Horsepower:60hp
Cylinder:In line 3
Weight:104kg
Gear Ratio:2.27:1
Propeller:Suzuki 11.25 x 15 3 blade alloy
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Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
700 4.7 0.5 0.1
1000 6 0.8 0.14
1500 8.8 1.2 0.15
2000 9.9 1.85 0.19
2500 10.6 3.15 0.29
3000 11.4 4.6 0.42
3500 22 5 0.28
4000 32.1 6.4 0.2
4500 37.4 7.65 0.2
5000 43.4 10.45 0.24
5500 48.5 14.75 0.3
6000 54 19.1 0.35
6300 57.3 20.4 0.37

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF60A tested on Clark Dominator 4.85m

Test Conditions

Date: 27/06/2012
Location: Brisbane River, QLD
Conditions: Light chop
Temperature: 19°C
Crew: 2

Test Boat: Clark Dominator 4.85m

Length: 4.85m
Beam: 2.2m
Dry Weight: 600kg (est)
Max Horsepower: 70hp
Fuel Capacity: 50L
Weight as tested: 810kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 34.7km/h (18.6 knots)
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 190km
Maximum Speed: 55.5km/h (29.7 knots)
0-40km/h: 8.05 sec

Outboard: Suzuki DF60A

Horsepower:60hp
Cylinder:In line 3
Weight:104kg
Gear Ratio:2.27:1
Propeller:Suzuki 11.25 x 15 3 blade alloy
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Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
800 3.95 0.45 0.15
1000 5.05 0.7 0.15
1500 6.6 1.15 0.15
2000 8.55 1.75 0.2
2500 10.1 3.05 0.3
3000 12.1 4.55 0.35
3500 17.7 6 0.35
4000 28.75 6.75 0.25
4500 34.75 8 0.25
5000 40.8 12.3 0.3
5500 46.85 17 0.35
6000 52.8 19.65 0.4
6200 54.6 19.8 0.4

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF60A tested on Formosa 455

Test Conditions

Date: 12/09/2017
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Conditions: Flat
Temperature: 25°C
Crew: 2

Test Boat: Formosa 455

Length: 4.55m
Beam: n/a
Dry Weight: 460kg
Max Horsepower: 90hp
Fuel Capacity: 80L
Weight as tested: n/a

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 29.0km/h
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 352km
Maximum Speed: 52.5 km/h
0-40km/h: n/a

Outboard: Suzuki DF60A

Horsepower:60hp
Cylinder:3
Weight:104kg
Gear Ratio:2.27:1
Propeller:3 x 11 3/8 x 14
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Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
600 5.25 0.5 0.11
1000 6.6 0.8 0.14
1500 8 1.35 0.18
2000 9.7 2.05 0.23
2500 10.45 3.4 0.34
3000 11.3 4.75 0.43
3500 14.5 6.45 0.45
4000 29 6.25 0.22
4500 34.5 8.3 0.24
5000 40 12.05 0.3
5500 46 14 0.3
6000 51 17.75 0.35
6250 52.5 20.1 0.38

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF60A tested on Aluvan 4.4 Katana

Test Conditions

Date: 7/02/2018
Location: Pine River
Conditions: <0.5m Chop
Temperature: 31°C
Crew: 3.5

Test Boat: Aluvan 4.4 Katana

Length: 4.4m
Beam: 2.1m
Dry Weight: n/a
Max Horsepower: 60hp
Fuel Capacity: 60L
Weight as tested: n/a

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed: 30.5km/h
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity: 271km
Maximum Speed: 54km/h
0-40km/h: n/a

Outboard: Suzuki DF60ATL

Horsepower:60hp
Cylinder:3
Weight:104kg
Gear Ratio:2.27:1
Propeller:3 x 11 3/8" x 14"
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Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM Av KM/H L/Hr Av L/KM
600 3.5 0.5 0.15
1000 5 0.8 0.17
1500 6.5 1.35 0.21
2000 8.5 2.1 0.25
2500 10 3.2 0.32
3000 11.5 4.8 0.42
3500 21.5 5.25 0.25
4000 30.5 6.4 0.21
4500 36 7.6 0.21
5000 42.5 10.45 0.25
5500 48 13.45 0.28
6000 51.5 15.55 0.3
6250 54 20.1 0.37

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

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