Miami, FL – Suzuki Marine has expanded its industry-leading line-up of 4-stroke outboards with the addition of a new 100-horsepower 4-stroke model for 2009. Suzuki’s new DF100 — the company’s first 100-horsepower 4-stroke and the only outboard in this class available in the United States — made its debut at the 2008 Miami International Boat Show.
Suzuki’s new DF100 is built around a 118.9 cu. in. inline 4-cylinder Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) powerhead with four valves-per-cylinder for plenty of muscle. Advanced technology like digital multi-point electronic fuel injection, a tuned and water-cooled intake system and a water-cooled fuel rail optimize power and performance under the full range of operating conditions. Together with Suzuki’s race-proven 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system, these features add up to 100 ponies that really want to run — whether you’re powering out of the hole, cruising in the mid-range or tearing across the water at wide-open-throttle.

“Having the only 100-horsepower outboard — and a clean, efficient and reliable 4-stroke at that — should give us a competitive edge in the North American boating market,” said Larry Vandiver, Marketing Director for Suzuki Marine. “It will also give boat builders and boaters more choice when it comes to putting together the ideal package for fresh and saltwater applications. Now that we’ve got an all 4-stroke line from 2.5 to 300 horsepower, we’re engineering ways to better meet the needs of the marine industry and its customers,” Vandiver added.

Suzuki’s proven offset driveshaft moves the DF100’s center of gravity forward, for an overall compact design and better balance on the transom. Available in 20- and 25-inch shaft versions, this combination of size, balance and smooth power makes the new DF100 ideal for a wide range of boats — from small center consoles, bay boats and flats rigs in saltwater to freshwater pontoons, runabouts or aluminum fish ‘n ski models.

Suzuki’s powerful 2.59 final drive ratio delivers quick hole shots — great for popping a “flats” boat on top of skinny water or pulling a skier. And thanks to Suzuki’s wealth of high-performance features, the DF100 also delivers great top end performance, and the fuel efficiency to expand your cruising and fishing horizons.

The new DF100 — along with new 70-, 80-, and 90-horsepower 4-stroke models for 2009 — will be officially launched to the North American boating writers and editors at the Ocean Reef Club on Key Largo this May. For more information about the press launch, or to learn more about the new DF100 for 2009, contact Suzuki Marine at (714) 996-7040 or visit Suzuki’s informative website at www.suzuki.com.