SUZUKI 25 HP DF25ATLW2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

This is the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale: a new 25 HP Suzuki in the white Cool Test Gray finish, set up for remote steering, with a 20 inch long shaft, electric start and power trim and tilt. We sell it new in the original Suzuki crate. The price is right here on the page, and we ship it to buyers worldwide.

The white 25s have a following. Flats skiff owners, people with white fibreglass hulls, and folks who just do not want a black motor on the back of a clean boat. Under the paint, the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale is the same three cylinder, battery-less EFI motor we have rigged on hundreds of small boats.

Is the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale the right motor for you?

Start with three questions. We ask every buyer the same ones.

1. How tall is your transom? This motor is the long shaft, for transoms of about 20 inches.
2. Do you steer with a wheel? The Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale is a remote motor. It needs a control box and a steering system at a console.
3. What is the boat rated for? Check the capacity plate. It must allow 25 HP and the weight of the motor, about 158 lb.

If the answers are 20 inches, a wheel, and 25 HP or more, you are in the right place. If not, we list the other versions further down.

Boats we fit it to

• Small centre console and side console skiffs in the 14 to 17 foot range.
• Flats and bay boats with a 25 HP rating.
• Larger jon boats fitted with a console.
• Fibreglass runabouts and older bowriders with a small HP limit.
• Sailboats with a long shaft bracket where remote control makes life easier.
• Tenders and work boats where the white is a better match for the hull.

Breaking down the DF25ATLW2 code

Here is the code on the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale, letter by letter:

• DF: four stroke Suzuki outboard.
• 25: 25 horsepower.
• A: DF25A series, three cylinder, 490 cc, battery-less EFI.
• T: power trim and tilt.
• L: long shaft, 20 inches.
• W: white, which Suzuki calls Cool Test Gray.
• 2: series suffix for this listing.

No H in the code, so no tiller. The Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale is steered remotely. The electric start comes standard on the remote power trim models.

Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale specifications

These are the specs for the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale from Suzuki’s data and the factory sheet. Treat the weight as approximate.

Suzuki’s own model pages are on suzukimarine.com if you want the factory view.

Why the white finish?

We get asked whether the white is just paint. Mostly, yes. The Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale shares its engine, gearcase and electrics with the dark DF25ATL2. The differences are the cowl colour and the matching paint on the lower parts.

There are a few practical reasons people choose white, though:

• It matches white hulls, which most small fibreglass boats are.
• In strong sun the cowl stays a bit cooler to the touch.
• Scratches and salt show up, so owners tend to spot and deal with them sooner.
• On resale, a clean white motor on a white boat looks right to buyers.

The flip side is that the white Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale shows dirt and exhaust staining more. A rinse and a wipe after each trip keeps it bright. A coat of marine wax on the cowl twice a season helps a lot.

The engineering inside

Battery-less fuel injection

Suzuki built the DF25A as the first 25 HP outboard with EFI that does not need a battery to keep running. As long as the motor turns, it powers its own injection. The Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale still uses a battery for the starter and trim. The benefit is that injection does not depend on battery health once it is running.

What owners notice: no choke, no flooding, fast starts hot or cold, and no carb to clean after a long layup.

Lean burn control

The ECU leans the mixture when the load is light and richens it when you need power. Most of the time you are cruising, so most of the time you are saving fuel. Customers moving to the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale from an older two stroke usually see a big cut in fuel bills.

Three cylinders, low weight

Three cylinders mean smoother running than a twin, especially at low speed. Suzuki also kept the weight down, which matters on small transoms. The Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale weighs about 158 lb, light for a power trim remote 25.

Trim, tilt and shallow water

The trim switch sits on the control handle. You can adjust trim under way, tilt up for the trailer, or run in the shallow water position over flats and oyster bars at low speed. Flats anglers use that last feature a lot.

Built-in protection

• Low oil pressure warning
• Over-rev limiter
• Freshwater flush port
• Anti-corrosion treatment and paint
• Quiet through hub exhaust

Parts you will need to rig the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale

The Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale arrives as a motor. A remote installation needs these too:

Suzuki genuine controls and gauges are listed on the Suzuki parts and accessories site. We can include a rigging package in your quote for the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale.

Measuring cables

Run a garden hose or a length of rope from the control along the path the cable will take, around corners, to the motor’s centre line. Add a little for the motor’s swing. Round up to the next standard cable length. Do the same for the steering cable. Tell us the lengths and we will match them.

Prop choice

The listing shows a 3 blade 9.25 x 10 prop. On a light skiff that may let the motor over-rev. On a loaded bay boat it may be about right. Run it, read the tach, and aim for 5,000 to 6,000 rpm at full throttle with a normal load. We can help you pick a second prop for the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale if needed.

Rigging the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale, in the order we do it

We get asked how long a remote 25 takes to rig. A clean job on a boat that is ready takes a competent person most of a day. Here is the order we work in when we fit a Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale.

1. Check the transom. Press on the top edge. If it flexes or the wood is soft around old holes, repair it before anything else.
2. Hang the motor. Centre it, set the height so the anti-ventilation plate is level with the hull bottom, and tighten the clamp screws.
3. Drill and through bolt. Use stainless bolts, big washers and marine sealant in every hole. Fill any old holes with epoxy.
4. Mount the control. Side mount controls go on the console side at a comfortable height for your hand when seated or standing.
5. Run the cables. Throttle, shift and harness from the control to the motor, with gentle bends and no kinks. Secure them so they cannot rub.
6. Fit the steering. Helm at the console, cable to the motor, link arm attached. Grease the ram.
7. Connect the battery. Short heavy cables, battery strapped in a box, terminals protected.
8. Set up the fuel. Tank secured, line routed without sharp bends, filter where you can reach it.
9. Adjust. Check full throttle opens fully, shift clicks positively into forward, neutral and reverse, and the motor will not crank in gear.
10. Test. On muffs or in a test tank first, then on the water.

If you are not confident with this, any marine mechanic can do it. Bring them our parts list for the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale so nothing is missing on the day.

What owners tell us after a season

We hear back from a lot of buyers. With the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale and its sister models, the comments are pretty consistent.

The first thing people mention is how quiet it is. Many come from older two strokes and cannot believe they can talk at cruise. The second is starting. Turn the key and it runs, even after weeks sitting. The third is fuel. Most say they buy far less of it.

The complaints are usually about the prop. A boat that runs light needs more pitch than the listed prop, and a heavy boat may want less. That is a quick fix, and we are happy to help you pick the right one for the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale.

The other thing we hear, from the white motor owners in particular, is that keeping the cowl clean takes a bit more effort. A rinse after every trip and a wax coat every few months handles it.

How to confirm you need a long shaft

1. Measure at the centre of the transom.
2. Go from the top of the transom down to the bottom of the hull, following the transom angle.
3. About 20 inches means long shaft, which is this Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale.
4. About 15 inches means short shaft. See the DF25ATSW2.

Mounted correctly, the anti-ventilation plate sits level with the keel line or up to about an inch above. Too low and it drags spray. Too high and the prop ventilates in turns. Photos help us confirm it if you are unsure.

The first ten hours

Break-in on the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale is simple. Read the owner’s manual and follow it. The general idea:

• First 2 hours: low speed, keep varying it, below half throttle.
• Next hour: up to three quarter throttle.
• Up to 10 hours: short spells at full throttle are fine, keep changing rpm.

Avoid long periods at one fixed speed and avoid heavy loads at full throttle early on. After the break-in, change the oil and filter and the gear oil, and recheck control and steering adjustment.

Keeping it running: maintenance

A Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale that gets this simple care will run for many years. Keep receipts and a service record for the warranty.

Salt water habits

White motors and salt air go together, so a lot of Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale buyers fish the coast. Suzuki’s anti-corrosion system does its job, but you still need to do yours:

• Fresh water flush after every outing, through the flush connector.
• Rinse the outside, the trim rams and the steering ram.
• Keep the leg tilted up when the boat is moored.
• Change anodes at about half worn. Never paint over them.
• Grease fittings every month or two in heavy salt use.
• Wax the white cowl to stop staining.

Troubleshooting the common stuff

No crank with the key

The control must be in neutral. After that, look at battery charge, battery terminals, and the harness connector at the motor.

Runs rough at idle

Check for water in the fuel and a partly blocked fuel filter. Old ethanol fuel causes most rough running. Fresh fuel usually cures it.

Not reaching full rpm

Wrong prop, heavy load, fouled hull, or the motor mounted too low. Check those before suspecting the motor.

Water stream weak

Clear the tell-tale outlet with a bit of wire. If still weak, replace the impeller before it overheats.

Questions after you buy the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale are always welcome. Contact us and we will help.

Costs of running a white 25 HP Suzuki

Fuel is the main running cost of the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale. With lean burn, a typical light skiff at cruise uses a few litres an hour. Run it hard and that goes up. Trolling and idling use very little. A 6 gallon tank usually lasts a day of fishing.

Routine service costs are low. Oil, filter, gear oil and plugs each year. An impeller every couple of seasons. Anodes when worn. Everything on the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale is reachable with ordinary hand tools.

Parts availability matters if you live far from a big city. Suzuki has dealers around the world and the DF25A is a common motor, so filters, impellers and plugs are easy to find. Many owners keep a small kit on board: spare plugs, a spare impeller, a fuel filter and a kill cord.

Trailering and storage

On the trailer, support the motor with a transom saver or use the tilt support bracket. Long trips on rough roads with the whole weight on the trim rams can damage them over time.

For winter or long layups, treat the fuel with stabiliser and run the motor long enough for it to reach the injectors. Change the oil so it does not sit dirty. Grease all the points. Put the battery on a maintainer. Store the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale upright, or as the owner’s manual shows, with the cowl on and a breathable cover over it.

In spring, check the battery, look for any nests or debris in the cowl, squeeze the primer bulb, and start it on muffs. Watch the tell-tale. That is all it usually needs.

Using the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale in fresh water

Not every white motor lives on the coast. Lake and river owners still benefit from flushing, mainly to clear sand and silt from the cooling passages. In muddy water, flush after every trip. In clear lakes, once a week of use is fine.

Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale versus its sisters

Every version is listed in our 25 HP Suzuki section. Here is how the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale stacks up against the others:

• Suzuki DF25ATL2: the same motor in the dark finish, a little cheaper.
• Suzuki DF25ATLW5: the later suffix version in white. Ask which we have in stock.
• Suzuki DF25ATSW2: white remote with a 15 inch short shaft.
• Suzuki DF25ATHLW2: white long shaft with power trim, but tiller steered.
• Suzuki DF20ATLW5: 20 HP white remote long shaft for lower HP ratings.
• Suzuki DF30ATLW2: 30 HP white remote long shaft on the same block.
• Suzuki DF40ATLW2: a bigger step up for heavier boats.

The 20, 25 and 30 share one block and almost the same weight. Pick by your boat’s rating and how much load you carry.

Buying the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale: how it works

We are an outboard shop. We sell new motors and ship worldwide. The Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale is new and still in its factory crate. The price on this page covers the motor. Freight is quoted separately because it depends on your location.

1. Contact us with the model and your city or nearest port.
2. We check stock and send a written delivery quote before any payment.
3. You approve and pay.
4. We ship and send you tracking and documents.

You can learn more about us, read buyer reviews, and look over our refund and return policy and terms and conditions.

Warranty

The Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale carries the Suzuki factory warranty. The term and coverage depend on the region where it is registered and whether it is in private or commercial use. We confirm what applies to you in your quote. Suzuki’s global marine site is here.

What ships in the crate

• DF25ATLW2 outboard, assembled
• Owner’s manual and warranty card
• Factory tool kit and small spares as Suzuki supplies
• Propeller as listed (we confirm in your quote)

Controls, cables, harness, steering, gauges and battery are separate items. Check the engine oil before first start, as some shipments travel dry.

Order checklist

• Transom about 20 inches, measured at the centre.
• Boat rated for 25 HP and about 158 lb.
• Remote control, cables, harness and steering planned.
• Battery and fuel system ready.
• White finish is what you want.
• Delivery address or port agreed with us.

FAQ: Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale

Is this motor new?

Yes. The Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale is new, never run, in the original crate.

Is the white version different mechanically?

No. It matches the DF25ATL2 apart from the finish.

Does the remote control come with it?

No. Controls, cables and harness are separate. We can quote them together with the Suzuki DF25ATLW2 for sale.

How much fuel does it use?

A few litres an hour at cruise on most boats, more at full throttle. Lean burn helps a lot at part throttle.

Will the white cowl stain?

It can, mostly from exhaust and salt. Rinse it and wax it now and then.

Do you ship to my country?

We ship worldwide. Send your location and we will quote delivery before you pay.

Ready to order?

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