Suzuki DF140BG
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:24 pm
Suzuki has introduced a new 140-HP engine with model designation DF140BG. The 140-HP engine has been Suzuki’s most popular selling model. This new DF140BG builds on that legacy with several enhanced features.
Most significantly the DF140BG uses electrical throttle and shift controls presumably using a digital data link between engine and remote controls. Suzuki uses the branding “Drive by Wire” for this feature. Drive by Wire has been available on Suzuki outboard engines in higher horsepower ranges, and it is now offered in the 140-HP engine for the first time.
Suzuki also has increased the battery charger output current to 40-Amperes to reflect the increasing electrical loads on the engine battery in modern boats.
The two-liter in-line four-cylindrical engine compression ratio has been increased to 10.6-to-1 to boost thermal efficiency and permit more power output. Suzuki also states in actual comparison testing with the older model, the DF140BG improves fuel efficiency by a modest five to seven percent.
The cowling styling has been slightly redone.
The new model DF140BG will be in production in Fall 2020, and the engine should be available in 2021. The prior model DF140A is still available.
In the future mentions of a Suzuki 140-HP engine will need to clearly indicate the full model designation to avoid confusion about which model is being referenced.
Suzuki is also introducing a model DF115BG with similar enhancements compared to the current model DF115A engine.
Most significantly the DF140BG uses electrical throttle and shift controls presumably using a digital data link between engine and remote controls. Suzuki uses the branding “Drive by Wire” for this feature. Drive by Wire has been available on Suzuki outboard engines in higher horsepower ranges, and it is now offered in the 140-HP engine for the first time.
Suzuki also has increased the battery charger output current to 40-Amperes to reflect the increasing electrical loads on the engine battery in modern boats.
The two-liter in-line four-cylindrical engine compression ratio has been increased to 10.6-to-1 to boost thermal efficiency and permit more power output. Suzuki also states in actual comparison testing with the older model, the DF140BG improves fuel efficiency by a modest five to seven percent.
The cowling styling has been slightly redone.
The new model DF140BG will be in production in Fall 2020, and the engine should be available in 2021. The prior model DF140A is still available.
In the future mentions of a Suzuki 140-HP engine will need to clearly indicate the full model designation to avoid confusion about which model is being referenced.
Suzuki is also introducing a model DF115BG with similar enhancements compared to the current model DF115A engine.