Manufacturer Profile
Suzuki Marine
The four-stroke fuel-economy specialist — often the value and efficiency pick.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1965
- Headquarters
- Hamamatsu, Japan
- Country
- Japan
- Ownership
- Suzuki Motor Corporation
- HP Range
- 2.5 – 350 hp
- Fuel / Power
- 4-stroke gasoline
The Offer
Suzuki Marine offers 2.5 hp portables through the flagship 350 hp DF350A, with a long track record in four-stroke engineering. Its Lean Burn Control System and contra-rotating dual-prop flagship give Suzuki a strong reputation for fuel efficiency and value.
Abridged History
- Parent Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1909; Suzuki entered outboards in 1965 with the 5.5 hp D55.
- Established the U.S. "Suzuki Marine" brand in 1977 and released its first four-strokes (DF9.9 / DF15) in 1994.
- Built the industry’s first 300 hp V6 four-stroke outboard in 2006, and later the dual-prop DF350A flagship in 2017.
Product Lines (3 families)
Signature Technology
- +Lean Burn Control System (fuel efficiency)
- +Contra-rotating dual-propeller flagship
- +Suzuki Precision Control drive-by-wire
Heritage
A four-stroke pioneer — Suzuki built the first 300 hp V6 four-stroke outboard in 2006 — with an industry reputation centered on fuel economy and value rather than headline horsepower.
Company at a Glance
- Stock / Ticker
- TYO: 7269 — Suzuki Motor Corporation
- Employees
- ~69,193 worldwide (Suzuki Motor group, 2021); Suzuki Motor USA operations separate
- Annual Revenue
- ¥5.36 trillion group revenue (FY ending March 2024)
- Manufacturing
- 35 production facilities across 23 countries (Suzuki Motor group)
- Key Plant Locations
- Global HQ Hamamatsu, Japan • sales/distribution across 192 countries
- U.S. Presence
- U.S. marine sold and serviced through Suzuki Motor USA and an independent marine dealer network.
Suzuki Motor is primarily an automobile and motorcycle maker, so group revenue is not a marine figure — marine outboards are a smaller specialist division within the company. Figures are point-in-time snapshots from company filings for the year shown; stock price and market value change daily — check the ticker for live pricing.
What Suzuki Is Famous For
Fuel efficiency and value. The Lean Burn Control System is the brand’s signature, trimming cruise fuel use by roughly 14–15% — a favorite of cost-conscious and long-range operators who care more about running cost than headline horsepower.
Where Suzuki Shines on the Water
Commercial Fishing & Crabbing
Lean Burn economy and high-hour durability make Suzuki popular with commercial crabbers and fleets running long distances.
Fuel-Economy Repowers
The efficiency reputation makes Suzuki a strong pick for owners prioritizing running cost over top-end horsepower.
Value Buyers
Frequently cited for value-for-money — advanced tech at a lower entry price than premium rivals.
Dealers & Service
Suzuki’s global marine service network is reported at 3,000+ locations. Extended service intervals and self-adjusting timing chains are frequently cited as lowering total cost of ownership over the life of the motor.
Best For
Fuel economy, value, and four-stroke efficiency.
- ✓Recognized fuel-economy leader via Lean Burn
- ✓Strong value positioning
- ✓Contra-rotating dual-prop flagship for grip and smooth power delivery
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