Suzuki 250 HP DF250TLSS2 Outboard Motor

Description

We have the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale new in the factory crate. It is Suzuki’s 250 horsepower V6 Super Sport four stroke with a 20 inch shaft, power trim and tilt, electric start and remote steering, finished in Matte Black with SS graphics. If you run an offshore centre console, a big bay boat or a heavy cabin boat, this is the class of motor most owners end up choosing.

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. This is where the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale earns its keep.

We put everything on this one page: specifications, the model code, boats it suits, how it runs, rigging, care, shipping and an FAQ at the end. Read what you need and skip the rest.

Suzuki DF250TLSS2 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 V6 outboard range if you want to compare models side by side.

What the Model Code on the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale Means

Suzuki model codes look confusing until someone explains them once. DF is Suzuki’s four stroke prefix and 250 is the horsepower. T means power trim and tilt. L is a long shaft, for a 20 inch transom. SS is Super Sport, Suzuki’s performance series with its own gearcase and finish. 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 Z, so it is standard rotation.

What Makes the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale a Super Sport

Suzuki’s DF250SS was the first V6 four stroke built for performance boats rather than offshore cruisers. Bass boats, big flats boats, performance pontoons and ski boats were the target, and it caught on quickly.

The SS uses a slimmer, more hydrodynamic gearcase than the standard V6. Less drag through the water means more speed for the same power. Suzuki first developed that gearcase shape on the DF300, then carried it into the SS range. The motor runs a 2.08:1 final ratio and is happy at higher revs than the standard 250. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale, and we like that.

Under the cowl you get dual overhead cams, 24 valves, variable valve timing and multi-stage induction. The trim package and the matte black finish with SS graphics set it apart on the ramp.

The SS Gearcase

The lower unit on the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale is narrower and smoother than the standard one. It slips through the water with less drag, which matters a lot at bass boat speeds. Pair it with a good stainless prop, set the height right and you will see the difference on the GPS.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale

Tournament bass boats

This is the main market. A 20 to 21 foot bass boat rated for 250 is the natural home for the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale.

Big flats and bay boats

Lighter performance bay boats and flats boats get a quick hole shot and strong top speed.

Performance pontoons

Tritoon boats built for speed take advantage of the SS gearcase and the strong top end.

Ski and wakesport style boats

Owners who want hard pulls out of the water like the instant response.

How the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale Feels on the Water

The Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale is all about holeshot and top end. Trim it down, push the throttle and a light boat jumps onto plane. Trim out and it keeps pulling.

Despite the attitude, it is still a Suzuki four stroke at heart. It idles cleanly, starts easily and does not foul plugs on slow days.

Single or Twin Installs

Almost every boat that runs the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 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. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale.

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 DF250TLSS2 for sale

This is a remote model. You will need a control box with throttle and shift cables, a steering system rated for 250 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.

We confirm the exact control setup of the unit in stock before you order, so you buy the right controls the first time.

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, 54 amp alternator keeps electronics charged on a normal day. That applies to the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale as much as any motor.

Transom Height and Shaft Length

The 20 inch long shaft suits most bay boats, bass boats, pontoons, aluminium boats and smaller centre consoles. Measure from the top of the transom to the bottom of the hull at the centreline before you order. If you get close to 20 inches, this is your motor. If it is nearer 25, you need the X shaft version.

Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale or the Standard DF250?

The standard DF250 is built around heavier offshore hulls and long cruising days. It carries a regular gearcase and is set up for big props on heavy boats.

The Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale is for lighter, faster boats where top speed and holeshot matter most. If you run a bass boat or a fast bay boat, the SS is the one to buy. If you run offshore with a heavy load, choose the standard model.

The People Who Order This Motor

We sell the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 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 DF250TLSS2 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.

The First Ten Hours

New motors need a gentle start. For the first hour keep the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale below half throttle and keep changing speed. After that you can use more throttle in short bursts. Avoid long runs at wide open throttle until the break-in period in the manual is done.

Book the first service on time. Fresh engine oil, a new filter and fresh gear oil set the motor up for the long run.

Keeping the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 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 filters and a check of the trim system.

The timing chain runs in oil and does not need replacing like a belt. That is one less big bill to plan for. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the transom and we will check the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale is the right fit.

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 250 HP, ask us and we will point you to a better match.

Fuel Use and Running Costs

Performance boats burn what they burn at wide open throttle, but at cruise the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale is a frugal four stroke. Your hull, prop and right hand decide the real numbers.

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 DF250TLSS2 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. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale on another boat.

Getting the Prop Right

A motor is only as good as its prop. With the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale you want to land in the 5,300 to 6,300 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 17 to 30 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 DF250TLSS2 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. The Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale is covered here too.

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.

Running in Tropical or Cold Water

Tropical boaters should check the impeller more often and keep an eye on the cooling stream, because warm water with sand or silt wears pumps faster. In cold regions the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale starts easily with its fuel injection, but always store it upright and drained before freezing weather.

Trailering and Launching

If the boat lives on a trailer, tilt the motor up for the road and fit a transom saver or motor support so the bumps are not taken by the tilt system. Check the skeg clears the road on steep driveways. At the ramp, lower the motor fully before you start it, and never run it out of the water. A quick look at the cooling stream once it is running costs nothing and saves a lot.

After a salt launch, rinse the trailer and the motor together and run the flush. It takes ten minutes and adds years. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale.

Storage Between Trips

After the last run of the day, flush the motor and let it drain in the down position, then tilt it up. If it will sit for weeks, disconnect the battery or put it on a maintainer. For long storage, stabilise the fuel, change the oil, grease the steering and tilt points and fit a cover.

Common Problems and Quick Checks

Will not crank. Check the kill switch lanyard is clipped on, the lever is in neutral and the battery terminals are clean and tight.

Cranks but will not start. Squeeze the primer bulb until it is firm, open the tank vent and drain any water from the separator bowl. Owners of the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

Weak tell-tale stream. Clear the outlet with a bit of wire. If it is still weak, have the impeller checked before running hard.

Will not reach full revs. Usually the wrong prop or the motor mounted too low. Check the prop first.

Warning buzzer. Slow down straight away, check the cooling stream and oil, and do not keep running with an alarm. It is one of the reasons we keep the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale in stock.

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.

Repowering an Older Boat

If you are swapping out an old motor, check the transom core around the bolt holes once it is off. Soft or wet wood has to be fixed before you hang a new engine on it. Look at the steering too. Weeping hydraulic rams and stiff cables should be replaced now, not after the first trip.

On the first run, watch the tell-tale, listen for anything odd and see how the boat sits. Adjust trim and mounting height until it runs level and the prop holds in turns. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale.

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 DF250TLSS2 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

• DF250TLSS2 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 DF250TLSS2 for sale

• Measure your transom height to confirm the 20 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 DF250TLSS2 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

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• 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 DF250TLSS2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale new?

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

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale?

20 inch, the L shaft.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Standard (right hand).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale?

About 578 lb (262 kg).

What displacement is it?

4,028 cc (245.6 cu in), v6 (55 degree), dohc, 24 valves.

What controls does it use?

Remote, control type confirmed at order.

What is the full throttle range?

5,300 to 6,300 rpm. Choose a prop that lands you in that range with a normal load.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF250TLSS2 for sale to my country?

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

Ready When You Are

The Suzuki DF250TLSS2 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.