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DF250AP

DF250AP

DF250AP FEATURES

Featuring both power and durability, the DF250AP showcases the ultimate in V6 technology.

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
Suzuki Lean Burn Control System	Standard
Selective rotation	Standard
Suzuki precision control	Standard

SIMILAR OUTBOARDS

DF300AP

DF250

DF250AP SPECS

Shaft length	X: 635mm (25") \| XX: 762mm (30")
Starting system	Electric
Weight	X: 290kg \| XX: 299kg
Engine type	DOHC 24-valve
Fuel delivery system	Multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection
No. of cylinders	V6 (55-degree)
Displacement	4,028cm3
Bore x Stroke	98mm x 89mm
Maximum output	184kW
Full throttle operating range	5,500–6,100rpm
Steering	Remote

Oil pan capacity	8.0 litres
Ignition system	Fully-transistorised
Alternator	12V 54A
Engine mounting	Shear mount
Trim method	Power trim & tilt
Gear ratio	2.08:1
Gear shift	F-N-R (Drive by Wire)
Exhaust	Through prop hub exhaust
Propeller selection (pitch)	17"–27.5" (s/s)
Fuel	minimum 95 (RON) octane
Warranty	5 years for recreational use

DF250AP PERFORMANCE TESTS

DF250AP tested on Haines Signature 650F

Test Conditions

Date:	1/12/2014
Location:
Conditions:	Incoming tide, slight breeze
Temperature:	25deg
Crew:	2

Test Boat: Haines Signature 650F

Length:	6.5m
Beam:	2.5m
Dry Weight:	1750kg
Max Horsepower:	250HP
Fuel Capacity:	370L
Weight as tested:	1750kg

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed:	40km/h
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity:	586km
Maximum Speed:	71.5km/h
0-40km/h:	N/A

Outboard: Suzuki DF250APX

Horsepower:	250
Cylinder:	6 cyl
Weight:	236kg
Gear Ratio:	2.08:1
Propeller:	Suzuki 16 x 17 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM	Av KM/H	L/Hr	Av L/KM
650	4.1	1.7	0.4
1000	7.2	3.5	0.5
1500	10	6.5	0.7
2000	12	8.9	0.47
2500	14.2	13.5	1
3000	25	24.3	1
3500	40	28	0.7
4000	48.3	29	0.6
4500	55	37.5	0.7
5000	61	44.4	0.7
5500	66	62.2	0.9
6000	71.5	75.5	1.1

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF250AP tested on Challenger 720

Test Conditions

Date:	15/01/2014
Location:	Whitianga, NZ
Conditions:	Smooth, 1.0-1.74 M Swell
Temperature:	21deg
Crew:	2

Test Boat: Challenger 720

Length:	7.2m
Beam:	2.6m
Dry Weight:	1900kg
Max Horsepower:	300
Fuel Capacity:	220L
Weight as tested:	2500kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed:	46.5km/h (21.5 knots)
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity:	317km
Maximum Speed:	81km/h (43.7 knots)
0-40km/h:	Not recorded

Outboard: Suzuki DF250AP

Horsepower:	250
Cylinder:	V6
Weight:	274kg
Gear Ratio:	2.08:1
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	1.9	0.4
1000	7.3	3.7	0.5
1500	11	7.2	0.65
2000	12.6	9.7	0.76
2500	15.9	16.9	1.06
3000	24.1	23.2	0.96
3500	36.1	27.7	0.76
4000	46.5	31.1	0.66
4500	52.8	46.8	0.88
5000	59.7	59.1	0.98
5500	70.3	77	1.09
6000	79.8	86.3	1.08

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF250AP tested on Kevlacat 8m commercial

Test Conditions

Date:	5/07/2013
Location:	Manly, QLD
Conditions:	Calm, light winds
Temperature:	18deg
Crew:	3

Test Boat: Kevlacat 8m commercial

Length:	8.0m
Beam:	2.7m
Dry Weight:
Max Horsepower:	500
Fuel Capacity:	900L
Weight as tested:	4000kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed:	42.1km/h (22.6 knots)
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity:	570km
Maximum Speed:	75km/h (40.2 knots)
0-40km/h:

Outboard: Twin Suzuki DF250AP

Horsepower:	250
Cylinder:	V6
Weight:	279kg
Gear Ratio:	2.08:1
Propeller:	Suzuki 16 x 18.5 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM	Av KM/H	L/Hr	Av L/KM
700	6.9	3.6	0.5
1000	9	7.35	0.8
1500	11.6	13.9	1.25
2000	14.8	19.7	1.35
2500	19	32.75	1.75
3000	30.4	45.1	1.5
3500	42.1	62.5	1.5
4000	50.7	80	1.6
4500	58.6	101	1.75
5000	65.7	118	1.75
5500	72	150	2.05
6000	75	176	2.35

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF250AP tested on Noosa Cat 3100

Test Conditions

Date:	9/10/2013
Location:	Redcliffe, QLD
Conditions:	Light wind, 0.5-0.75m chop
Temperature:	25.5deg
Crew:	2

Test Boat: Noosa Cat 3100

Length:	9.3m
Beam:	2.85m
Dry Weight:	3300kg
Max Horsepower:	600HP
Fuel Capacity:	800L
Weight as tested:	4300kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed:	42.5km/h - 1.3 L/km or .78 km/L
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity:	633km
Maximum Speed:	79.8km/h
0-40km/h:

Outboard: Suzuki DF250AP

Horsepower:	250
Cylinder:	V6
Weight:	274kg
Gear Ratio:	2.08:1
Propeller:	Suzuki 16 x 18.5 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM	Av KM/H	L/Hr	Av L/KM
700	7	3.5	0.6
1000	9.5	7.5	0.75
1500	12	13.5	1.1
2000	16	17.5	1.15
2500	21.5	29.5	1.35
3000	32.5	46	1.55
3500	42.5	51	1.2
4000	50.5	65	1.3
4500	58.5	90	1.45
5000	65.5	106.5	1.6
5500	74.5	142	1.9
6000	78.2	168.5	2.15

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF250AP tested on Yamba Welding Naiad 10m MRNSW

Test Conditions

Date:	17/05/2013
Location:	Yamba, NSW
Conditions:	Fine, calm
Temperature:	25deg
Crew:	3

Test Boat: Yamba Welding Naiad 10m MRNSW

Length:	10.0m
Beam:	3.2m
Dry Weight:	3850kg
Max Horsepower:	600
Fuel Capacity:	560L
Weight as tested:	4500kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed:	33.8km/h
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity:	463km
Maximum Speed:	77km/h
0-40km/h:	Not recorded

Outboard: Suzuki DF250AP

Horsepower:	250
Cylinder:	V6
Weight:	268kg
Gear Ratio:	2.08:1
Propeller:	Suzuki 16 x 18.5 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM	Av KM/H	L/Hr	Av L/KM
700	7.3	3.85	0.9
1000	10.2	7.75	0.85
1500	12.6	15	1.2
2000	15.6	18.5	1.2
2500	22.7	30	1.4
3000	33.8	39.5	1.15
3500	43.4	60	1.4
4000	52.3	74.5	1.4
4500	60.4	85.5	1.5
5000	67.6	116	1.7
5500	72.2	145	2.1
6000	74.5	164.5	2.25

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison

DF250AP tested on Kirby Marine Naiad 8.5m Commercial

Test Conditions

Date:	15/10/2012
Location:	Mandurah, WA
Conditions:	5-10 Knot S/Westerly
Temperature:
Crew:	3

Test Boat: Kirby Marine Naiad 8.5m Commercial

Length:	8.5m
Beam:	2.8m
Dry Weight:
Max Horsepower:	500
Fuel Capacity:	600L
Weight as tested:	3500kg (est)

Conclusion

Optimal Cruise Speed:	47.5km/h (29.3 knots)
Cruise Range (Approx) Based on 95% Fuel Capacity:	475km
Maximum Speed:	85.6km/h (45.9 knots)
0-40km/h:

Outboard: Twin Suzuki DF250AP

Horsepower:	250
Cylinder:	V6
Weight:	274kg
Gear Ratio:	2.08:1
Propeller:	Suzuki 16 x 20 3 blade stainless steel

Suzuki Performance Figures

RPM	Av KM/H	L/Hr	Av L/KM
700	6.6	3.8	0.58
1000	9.3	7.6	0.82
1500	12.4	14.7	1.18
2000	13.9	22.3	1.61
2500	23.8	33.5	1.41
3000	36.5	43	1.18
3500	47.5	57	1.2
4000	57.5	80	1.39
4500	65	91	1.4
5000	72.5	123	1.7
5500	78.8	148	1.88
6000	85.6	184	2.15

Suzuki Fuel Consumption Comparison