Suzuki 250 HP DF250TXSS2 Outboard Motor

Description

We have the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale new in the factory crate. It is Suzuki’s 250 horsepower V6 Super Sport four stroke with a 25 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. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale on another boat.

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 DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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. X is an extra long shaft, for a 25 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 DF250TXSS2 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. The Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale is covered here too.

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 DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 for sale Feels on the Water

The Suzuki DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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. Owners of the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

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 DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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. It is one of the reasons we keep the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale in stock.

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 DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale.

Getting the Prop Right

A motor is only as good as its prop. With the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 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.

Running Slow All Day

Anglers spend a lot of time at idle or just above it. A fuel injected four stroke handles that well. There is no smoke, no oil fouling and no hard restart after a long drift. Keep an eye on the battery if you run a lot of electronics at low revs, and give the motor a short run at higher revs on the way home to clear it out.

Instruments for the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 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. Ask us if you want photos of the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale before it ships.

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. We are happy to answer questions about the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale by email or chat.

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. The Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale handles this well.

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. This is where the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale earns its keep.

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. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale, and we like that.

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. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale.

Mistakes We See Buyers Make

The most common one is the wrong shaft length. Measure the transom before ordering, not after the crate arrives. The second is under-propping, which lets the motor over rev and wastes fuel. The third is skipping the rigging list, then finding out the old controls or harness do not fit the new motor. And the last is ignoring the boat’s capacity plate. A motor heavier or more powerful than the hull is rated for is a real safety problem.

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.

Shipping and Delivery

The Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale ships in its factory crate on a pallet. We book freight to your nearest port or airport, or to your door where that is possible. You get a written delivery quote before paying for shipping, then tracking and copies of the export documents once the crate leaves. If you already use a freight forwarder, we can hand it to them.

Warranty Notes

The Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale comes with Suzuki factory warranty paperwork. Terms depend on your region and on how the motor is registered and used, so ask us about warranty in your country before you order. Keep receipts and service records and follow the service schedule.

What Comes in the Crate

• DF250TXSS2 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 DF250TXSS2 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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• Suzuki DF250TXSS2 outboard motor (second listing)
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• Suzuki 300 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 DF250TXSS2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale new?

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

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale?

25 inch, the X shaft.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Standard (right hand).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF250TXSS2 for sale?

About 606 lb (275 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 DF250TXSS2 for sale to my country?

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

Ready When You Are

The Suzuki DF250TXSS2 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.