SUZUKI 115 HP DF115SS OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Suzuki DF115SS for sale new in the factory crate. It is Suzuki’s 115 horsepower inline 4 Super Sport four stroke with a 20 or 25 inch shaft, power trim and tilt, electric start and remote steering, finished in Matte Black with red SS graphics. 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. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF115SS for sale.

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 DF115SS 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 DF115SS 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. SS is Super Sport, Suzuki’s performance series with its own gearcase and finish. This listing uses the short model name, so we confirm the full order code, shaft length, colour and rotation with you before the Suzuki DF115SS for sale ships.

What the SS Means on the Suzuki DF115SS for sale

The SS series is Suzuki’s performance range, and the 115 SS brings that attitude to smaller boats. It has a matte black finish with red SS graphics and a hydrodynamic gearcase that cuts drag.

Under the cowl is the 2.0 litre inline four from the standard 115, with Lean Burn control, an offset driveshaft and two stage gear reduction. It runs a slightly higher rpm band than the standard model. Ask us if you want photos of the Suzuki DF115SS for sale before it ships.

The result is a strong hole shot, good mid range punch and a lively top end, while still sipping fuel at cruise.

The SS Gearcase and Finish

A smoother, more hydrodynamic gearcase reduces drag at speed. Matte black paint with red SS graphics finishes the look, with Suzuki’s anti-corrosion finish underneath. We are happy to answer questions about the Suzuki DF115SS for sale by email or chat.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF115SS for sale

Bass boats and walleye boats

Boats rated for 115 that want speed.

Flats boats

Light skiffs get a quick hole shot.

Aluminium sport boats

Fast aluminium boats with a 115 rating.

Performance pontoons

Small pontoons set up for speed.

How the Suzuki DF115SS for sale Feels on the Water

The Suzuki DF115SS for sale feels eager. Hole shot is quick and it keeps pulling as you trim out.

At idle it is still a smooth, quiet four stroke.

Single or Twin Installs

Almost every boat that runs the Suzuki DF115SS for sale runs it as a single motor. Bass boats, flats boats and fast pontoons are built around one outboard on a jack plate, and this motor is set up for exactly that job with standard rotation.

If you have an unusual twin setup in mind, talk to us first and we will check what is possible. The Suzuki DF115SS for sale handles this well.

Colour and Finish

The SS finish is part of the appeal. The dark paint and SS graphics look sharp on a bass boat or a fast flats boat, and the finish sits over Suzuki’s anti-corrosion coating, so it is not just for looks.

Rigging the Suzuki DF115SS 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. This is where the Suzuki DF115SS for sale earns its keep.

Transom Height and Shaft Length

This motor comes in more than one shaft length: L (20 inch) or X (25 inch). Measure from the top of the transom to the bottom of the hull at the centreline, send us the number and we will match the shaft. Getting this right is the single most important part of ordering an outboard.

Suzuki DF115SS for sale or the Standard DF115?

The standard 115 is a great all rounder for heavier and offshore boats.

The Suzuki DF115SS for sale is for lighter, faster boats where hole shot and top speed matter.

Who Buys the Suzuki DF115SS for sale From Us

Most of our buyers are owners who want a reliable motor and a fair price without dealer games. Next come fishing and charter operators repowering a working boat, and then boat builders and dealers who need stock to rig new hulls. The feedback after a season is nearly always the same: it starts every time, it is easy on fuel compared with what they had, and it has needed nothing beyond normal servicing.

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 DF115SS 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 DF115SS 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. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF115SS for sale, and we like that.

Keeping the Suzuki DF115SS 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.

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. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF115SS for sale.

Fuel Use and Running Costs

Lean Burn keeps the Suzuki DF115SS for sale economical at cruise even though it is built for speed.

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 DF115SS 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. That applies to the Suzuki DF115SS for sale as much as any motor.

Getting the Prop Right

A motor is only as good as its prop. With the Suzuki DF115SS for sale you want to land in the 5,600 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 9 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. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the transom and we will check the Suzuki DF115SS for sale is the right fit.

Instruments for the Suzuki DF115SS 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.

Batteries and Wiring

Use a marine starting battery with good cranking amps, keep the terminals clean and tight and fit a battery switch. If you run lots of electronics, a second house battery with a charging relay keeps the starting battery fresh. Corrosion on terminals and loose earth wires cause more no-start calls than anything inside the engine.

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. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF115SS for sale on another boat.

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. The Suzuki DF115SS for sale is covered here too.

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. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF115SS for sale.

Simple Fixes Before You Call a Mechanic

No crank: lanyard clipped on, lever in neutral, battery charged, terminals tight.

Hard starting: firm primer bulb, tank vent open, no water in the separator, fresh fuel. Owners of the Suzuki DF115SS for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

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.

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.

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

Coming From an Old Two Stroke

A lot of our buyers are replacing a two stroke that has done its time. The difference is bigger than most expect. No oil to mix or top up, no blue smoke at the dock, far less noise and a big drop in fuel use at cruise. The four stroke is heavier than an old two stroke of the same power, so check the capacity plate and how the boat sits once it is fitted. Most owners find the trade is well worth it after the first few trips.

Expect a different sound too. A four stroke is quieter and smoother, and some people keep looking back to check it is still running.

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 DF115SS 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.

What Comes in the Crate

• DF115SS 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.

Before You Order the Suzuki DF115SS for sale

• Measure your transom height to confirm the 20 or 25 inch shaft is right.
• Check your boat’s maximum rated horsepower and engine weight.
• Decide on rotation if you run more than one motor.
• Work out what controls, steering and gauges you need.
• Tell us your country so we can quote shipping.

If anything is unclear, ask. Ten minutes of questions now saves a lot of trouble once the crate lands.

Buying the Suzuki DF115SS 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 DF115ATLSS2, 20 inch shaft, Super Sport
• Suzuki DF115ATXSS2, 25 inch shaft, Super Sport
• 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 DF115SS for sale

Is the Suzuki DF115SS for sale new?

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

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF115SS for sale?

L (20 inch) or X (25 inch). We confirm the one you need before shipping.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Standard (right hand).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF115SS for sale?

L: about 394 lb (179 kg), X: about 405 lb (184 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?

5,600 to 6,000 rpm. Choose a prop that lands you in that range with a normal load.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF115SS for sale to my country?

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

Ready When You Are

The Suzuki DF115SS 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.