anyone gotten their hands on a DF140BG yet??

[rcoster38]

or seen one out in the wild?

good solid info on this new model has been pretty hard to come by, but i'm thinking this is the outboard of choice should I ever finish my 20SF resto

suzukis website is almost as "rustic" as the CSC forum, so the only thing i've been able to find is "heavier than a DF140A"

[77SceptreOB]

What are the supposed improvement? Or maybe that is what you are inquiring about?

[rcoster38]

Originally Posted by 77SceptreOB

What are the supposed improvement? Or maybe that is what you are inquiring about?

ive read all the press releases, which claim increased compression ratio, torque, high end speed, fuel efficiency, and quieter running noise. they also say its "slightly heavier" though there seems to be no official number from suzuki on what the actual weight is. i wouldve though there would be some more literature or coverage by now, if not from suzuki, then from some third parties who've gotten to test it. makes me wonder if theyve actually even released it to the public yet

[77SceptreOB]

The old version was 397 lbs which was excellent. The closest competitor was a 150 Yamaha at 475.

[No grave but the Seacraft]

I heard it's also fly by wire controls.

[jorgeinmiami]

https://www.boattrader.com/listing/2...btg-103228069/

[kmoose]

Originally Posted by No grave but the Seacraft

I heard it's also fly by wire controls.

I haven't seen that but it would be a game changer. Nothing nicer than fly by wire.

[No grave but the Seacraft]

Definitely has fly by wire. At least according to the Suzuki website. curious to see the MSRP.
https://www.globalsuzuki.com/marine/...df140bg-115bg/

[jorgeinmiami]

Down in Islamorada till Sunday but will be shopping them next week and will get back with numbers when I get them

[rcoster38]

bump for any updates. still havent finished my project, but the time to order an outboard is drawing near...