SUZUKI 115 HP DF115ATXZ2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale new in the factory crate. It is Suzuki’s 115 horsepower inline 4 four stroke with a 25 inch shaft, power trim and tilt, electric start and remote steering, finished in Pearl Nebular Black. It suits bay boats, aluminium fishing boats, pontoons and small centre consoles that want good power for the weight.

We sell new outboards to private owners, fishing operators, boat builders and dealers, and we ship worldwide. Tell us where your boat is and we send you a delivery quote before you commit to anything. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale, and we like that.

Below you will find the full specs, what the model code means, the boats it suits, rigging, maintenance and the questions buyers ask us most. It is a long page on purpose. A motor like this is a serious purchase and most people want the details first.

Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale: Specifications

Numbers can move a little between production runs, so the paperwork in the crate is the final word. Suzuki keeps the current figures on its Suzuki 115 HP page on Suzuki Marine if you want to compare models side by side.

What the Model Code on the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale Means

Suzuki model codes look confusing until someone explains them once. DF is Suzuki’s four stroke prefix and 115 is the horsepower. The A marks the A generation of this engine. T means power trim and tilt. X is an extra long shaft, for a 25 inch transom. Z means counter rotation, so the prop turns the opposite way to a standard motor. The 2 at the end is the series number in Suzuki’s order code.

What you do not see in the code matters too: there is no W, so the cowl is black.

Why the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale Is Such a Popular 115

The DF115A uses a 2.0 litre inline four with dual overhead cams and 16 valves. For a 115 that is a healthy displacement, and it gives good torque without much weight. On the L shaft it comes in around 400 pounds.

Suzuki Lean Burn control trims fuel at cruise. The offset driveshaft moves weight forward and keeps the motor compact, and the two stage gear reduction gives a 2.59:1 ratio so the motor can turn a bigger prop than most 115s. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale.

A self-adjusting timing chain runs in oil, there is an over-rev limiter and a low oil pressure warning, and Suzuki’s anti-corrosion finish protects the outside.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale

Aluminium fishing boats

Deep V boats from 16 to 19 feet are a classic match.

Bay and flats boats

Light hulls run very well on a 115.

Pontoons

Mid size pontoons and tritoons rated for 115.

Small centre consoles

17 to 19 foot centre consoles.

How the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale Feels on the Water

The Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale is smooth and quiet at idle and at low speed.

It has good hole shot for a 115 thanks to the gearing, and it cruises easily.

Single or Twin Installs

This is the counter rotating version. It is meant to go on the port side of a twin rig, paired with the Suzuki DF115ATX2 on the starboard side. With the props turning in opposite directions the boat tracks straight and steering stays light. That applies to the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale as much as any motor.

If you are building a twin rig, order both motors together and we will match the shaft lengths, colours and paperwork.

Colour and Finish

Black is the standard Suzuki finish and suits almost any boat. If you want a white cowl to match a white hull, ask us about the W version of this motor. The engine underneath is the same.

Rigging the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale

This is a remote model. You will need a control box with throttle and shift cables, a steering system rated for 115 HP (hydraulic is normal at this size), a key switch and harness, gauges, a good marine battery and a fuel system with a water separating filter.

Mount the motor so the anti-ventilation plate sits roughly level with the bottom of the hull, then fine tune after a test run. If the prop blows out in turns, drop it a hole. If there is a lot of spray and drag, raise it. The 12 V, 40 amp alternator keeps electronics charged on a normal day. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the transom and we will check the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale is the right fit.

Transom Height and Shaft Length

The 25 inch shaft suits most offshore boats and centre consoles. Measure from the top of the transom to the bottom of the hull at the centreline before you order. Around 25 inches means the X shaft is right. Boats on an outboard bracket or with a deep notch may need a different length, so measure carefully.

Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale or the DF140A?

The DF140A uses the same engine with higher revs and more power for about the same weight.

The Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale is the right choice when your boat is rated for 115 or when you want a little more economy.

The People Who Order This Motor

We sell the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale to weekend boaters, full time fishermen, charter skippers and boat builders all over the world. What they have in common is that they want a new Suzuki with proper paperwork, delivered to their door at a clear price. That is what we do.

Day to Day Ownership

Good outboards fade into the background. You stop thinking about the engine and think about the fishing or the family instead. The Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale starts on the first turn, idles cleanly with no choke and does not foul plugs after a slow morning. Keep up with flushing and servicing and it will keep doing that for years.

Breaking In the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale

Follow the break-in in the owner’s manual. In short: vary the revs during the first hours, do not hold it at full throttle for long, and change the engine oil and filter at the first service. A motor broken in gently uses less oil and runs smoother for the rest of its life.

Give the gearcase its first oil change at that service too. It flushes out the fine metal from new gears bedding in.

Keeping the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale Healthy

Nothing about this motor needs special tools for routine care. Stick to a simple routine:

• After every trip: flush, rinse and check the tell-tale stream.
• Every month in use: look at the anodes, the prop and the fuel filter bowl.
• Every 100 hours or yearly: engine oil, oil filter, gear oil and a grease of every fitting.
• Every two years or so: water pump impeller and thermostat check.
• At the major service: plugs, fuel filter and a valve clearance check if the manual calls for it.

The timing chain runs in oil and does not need replacing like a belt. That is one less big bill to plan for. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale on another boat.

Matching the Motor to the Boat

The right motor is the one your boat is rated for, carrying the load you normally carry. Check the capacity plate for maximum horsepower and engine weight, then think about how you use the boat. Heavy loads, rough water and long runs all favour running close to the maximum rating. Light boats and calm water give you more freedom. If the numbers do not line up with 115 HP, ask us and we will point you to a better match.

Fuel Use and Running Costs

The Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale is easy on fuel at cruise thanks to Lean Burn. Real burn depends on your boat.

Parts are easy to find in most countries because Suzuki sells a lot of outboards. Filters, impellers, anodes and plugs are normal stock items. That keeps the long term cost of owning the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale sensible.

Keep the Fuel Clean

Most problems people blame on the engine start in the tank. Water, old fuel and dirt in the lines will make any motor run badly. Change the water separating filter every season, drain the bowl if you see water and use fresh fuel. In hot, humid places keep the tank as full as you can when the boat is parked, so there is less room for condensation.

Treat the fuel well and fuel injection rewards you with easy starts and smooth running. The Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale is covered here too.

Getting the Prop Right

A motor is only as good as its prop. With the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale you want to land in the 5,000 to 6,000 rpm band at wide open throttle with a normal load. Too many revs means the pitch is too low. Too few means it is too high. The usual pitch choice for this motor is a 15 to 26 inch pitch range.

Look at Suzuki genuine parts and accessories for propellers and service parts, or ask us. We are happy to suggest a pitch if you send the boat make, length and typical load.

Low Speed and Trolling

Four strokes are much better at low speed than old two strokes. They idle cleanly, do not load up with oil and do not foul plugs after an hour of trolling. If you troll a lot, ask about Suzuki Troll Mode, which lets you set trolling speed in small steps with a switch. Drift socks and a trolling plate are also cheap ways to slow a boat down further.

Instruments for the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale

Suzuki’s digital gauges read engine data straight from the motor, including fuel flow and service reminders. If you prefer, plain analogue tach and trim gauges work too. Whatever you fit, run tidy wiring with proper fuses. Good wiring now saves a lot of headaches later.

Getting the Electrics Right

A strong battery and clean connections are half the battle. Choose a marine cranking battery that meets or beats the motor’s requirement, crimp and heat shrink every connection and keep the battery secured in a box. A battery switch and a second battery for the electronics make long days much less stressful. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale.

Salt Water Care

Flush after every salt trip. Rinse the outside, wipe salt off the cowl and spray a corrosion inhibitor under the cowl now and then. Suzuki’s anti-corrosion finish is tough, but salt finds any gap if you ignore it. If the boat lives in the water, tilt the motor up when you leave it.

Hot and Cold Climates

In hot climates, check the tell-tale stream often and keep the cooling passages clean. Warm, silty water is hard on impellers. In cold climates, fuel injection makes starting easy, but drain the motor and winterise it properly before a freeze.

Towing and Ramp Habits

Long road trips are harder on an outboard than most people think. Use a motor support bracket rather than resting the motor on the tilt ram, and check the bolts on the transom clamp or mounting after the first few trips. At the ramp, back in, lower the motor, start it in the water and watch for the tell-tale before you drive off the trailer. Owners of the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

Back home, flush it while you wash the boat. Same routine every time and it becomes second nature.

Laying It Up

For short breaks, flush, drain and tilt up. For a long lay up, run stabilised fuel through the system, change the engine and gear oil, fog the engine if the manual calls for it, grease every fitting and keep the battery charged. A cover keeps sun and bird mess off the cowl.

Simple Fixes Before You Call a Mechanic

No crank: lanyard clipped on, lever in neutral, battery charged, terminals tight. It is one of the reasons we keep the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale in stock.

Hard starting: firm primer bulb, tank vent open, no water in the separator, fresh fuel.

Overheat alarm: stop, tilt up and look for a plastic bag or weed over the intake. Check the tell-tale stream when you restart.

Low top speed: check the prop for damage, check the mounting height and make sure the boat bottom is clean. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale.

Rough running: old fuel and dirty filters cause most of it. Start there.

Carry These on Board

A spare kill cord, a spare prop with nut and washer, a fuel filter, a couple of spanners, a radio and a torch. Add a tow line and an anchor that holds. It sounds basic, but most bad days on the water start with something small.

Tips for a Repower

A repower is the best chance you will get to fix the things you cannot reach with a motor on the back. Check the transom, replace old fuel hoses and the primer bulb, clean or replace the tank pickup and fit a new water separating filter. Fresh fuel lines and clean fuel make a new motor happy from the first day. Ask us if you want photos of the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale before it ships.

Measure the transom height before ordering so the shaft length is right. It is the one mistake that is hard to fix later.

Two Stroke to Four Stroke: What Changes

If your old motor was a two stroke, a few things will feel new. You will stop buying two stroke oil. The motor will idle cleanly without smoke. Fuel bills drop, often a lot, especially at cruise. You will also notice the extra weight on the transom, so set the trim and mounting height carefully on the first runs.

Service changes too. Instead of plugs and oil injection checks, you will be changing engine oil and filters like a car. It is simple, and most owners prefer it. We are happy to answer questions about the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale by email or chat.

Avoid These Common Errors

Ordering the wrong shaft length, guessing the prop, reusing worn out controls and going over the boat’s power or weight rating. Those four mistakes cause most of the post purchase headaches we hear about. All of them are avoided with a tape measure, a look at the capacity plate and a short chat with us before you pay.

The First Year of Ownership

Year one is easy. Follow the break-in, get the first service done on time and keep a log of hours. Look at the prop and anodes now and then, and flush after every salt trip. Before winter or a long break, do a proper lay up. If you do those simple things, the motor will reward you with years of trouble free running.

How Delivery Works

We ship worldwide. Once you confirm the order, the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale is strapped to a pallet in its original crate and booked with a freight company we trust, or with your own forwarder. You get the paperwork your customs office asks for and a tracking number so you can follow it.

About the Warranty

Suzuki warranty terms vary by country and by recreational or commercial use. We will tell you what applies where you are. Whatever the terms, keep the paperwork and a simple service log. It makes any claim much easier. The Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale handles this well.

What Comes in the Crate

• DF115ATXZ2 powerhead, midsection and gearcase
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork
• Standard Suzuki fittings from the factory

Controls, gauges, harnesses, propeller and steering depend on what we have in stock and are not always included. Ask before you order and we will tell you exactly what ships with your motor.

A Short Checklist Before Buying

• Transom height measured and matched to the 25 inch shaft.
• Boat capacity plate checked for horsepower and weight.
• Rotation decided for twin or triple setups.
• Rigging list ready: controls, steering, harness, gauges, prop.
• Delivery address and nearest port sent to us.

Send us that list and we will come back with a full price to your door.

Buying the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale From Us

Every motor we sell is new and the price is on this page. Before we ship, we give you a delivery quote for your country so you know the full cost. When you order we confirm stock, the exact model code and shaft length with you. Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are on the site. You can read what other buyers say on our reviews page, learn more about us page, or go straight to the contact page.

Other Suzuki Motors to Compare

• All 115 HP Suzuki outboards
• Suzuki DF115ATLW2, 20 inch shaft, white
• Suzuki DF115ATX, 25 inch shaft
• Suzuki DF115ATX2, 25 inch shaft
• Suzuki DF115ATXW2, 25 inch shaft, white
• Suzuki DF115ATXZW2, 25 inch shaft, counter rotation, white
• Suzuki DF115A
• Suzuki 90 HP outboards
• Suzuki 140 HP outboards
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

Our blog has more on rigging and looking after outboards. Suzuki’s global site at globalsuzuki.com also shows the full worldwide marine line.

FAQ: Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale new?

Yes. New, in the factory crate, with Suzuki paperwork.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale?

25 inch, the X shaft.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Counter rotation (left hand).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale?

About 410 lb (186 kg).

What displacement is it?

2,044 cc (124.7 cu in), inline 4, dohc, 16 valves.

What controls does it use?

Mechanical cables.

What is the full throttle range?

5,000 to 6,000 rpm. Choose a prop that lands you in that range with a normal load.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale to my country?

We ship worldwide. Send us your location and we will quote delivery.

Ready When You Are

The Suzuki DF115ATXZ2 for sale is in stock and ready to ship. If you are still deciding, send us your boat and how you use it. We would rather spend a few minutes getting it right than sell you the wrong motor.