Introduction

Utilizing many of the advancements and achievements that Suzuki have pioneered over the last decade in designing and developing four stroke outboards, Suzuki's engineers have produced a sleek formed outboard that ranks top in the 60hp class for its compact size and light weight.

Powering the DF60A is an all-new three cylinder engine with a DOHC powerhead and four valves per cylinder. This high performance engine is combined with Suzuki's Lean Burn Control System to deliver high-tech performance with efficient operation and top-level fuel economy. In addition to this, a specially designed oil pump delivers greater mechanical efficiency, allowing oil to flow through the lubrication system with less resistance. This, combined with reduced mechanical loss in other areas of the engine contributes to better fuel economy.

Other key features to note are the tilt limit system, which has been designed to prevent the damage that can sometimes occur to a boat when the outboard is tilting, and an Easy-Start system which only requires the user to turn the key and release, while the starter system does the rest.

Multi-Point Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection

The original DF60A received the IMTEC (International Marine Traders Exposition and Convention) 1997 Innovation Award for, among other firsts and advancements, its pioneering utilization of Suzuki's Multi-Point Sequential Fuel injection. The DF60 uses this sophisticated, time-tested system to gather data from sensors located in key areas on the engine, process it with a 32-bit computer, which then calculates the optimum amount of fuel needed—all in real time. Along with smooth starts, this system delivers maximum operating efficiency resulting in excellent fuel economy and reduced emissions.

Tilt Limit System

 The DF60A incorporates a new tilt limit system to help protect the boat from damage that can occur when tilting the outboard. The design incorporates both the functions of a tilt limit and trim sender, and uses a step-free, continuous type tilt limiter that allows installation of the outboard on nearly any type of boat.

Suzuki's Lean Burn Control System Produces top level Fuel Economy

First introduced on the DF70A/80A/90A, Suzuki's Lean Burn Control System predicts fuel needs according to operating conditions allowing the engine to run on a more efficient fuel mixture through the use of a lean air-fuel ratio. Suzuki's Lean Burn Control System delivers its benefits over a wide operating range, providing significant improvements in fuel economy from low speed operation into the cruising range.