2018 Suzuki Marine 60 HP DF60A Outboard Motor

The DF60A runs a 3-cylinder, DOHC, 941 cc four-stroke through a standard-ratio lower unit geared at 2.27:1, lighter and more conventional than the high-thrust gearing Suzuki offers elsewhere in this family. At 229 pounds, it favors boats that want strong mid-range pull without the bulk of a bigger lower unit.

Steering and fit

Remote steering is standard here, built for a console or wheel rather than a tiller grip, and the recommended mounting height calls for a 20-inch transom, worth double-checking before you order.

Inside the engine

Twelve valves across three cylinders push this engine to a recommended 5300-6300 rpm on multi-point sequential injection with Suzuki's lean-burn tuning, and a 19-amp alternator supports a 12-volt system. Power trim and tilt add a tilt-limit safeguard that protects the motor once it reaches full travel, and start-up is electric throughout.

The crate ships with a 3.1-gallon tank, its fuel line, owner's manual, propeller and tool kit, under three years of Suzuki coverage.

How does this compare with the high-thrust gearing option for this engine? It runs a lighter, standard-ratio lower unit and comes in noticeably lighter overall.

Is remote steering a straightforward swap for a tiller handle? Not directly; remote steering needs a control box, cables and a steering wheel setup at the helm, so confirm your boat already has that rigging or budget for it separately.

A 3-cylinder DOHC engine like this one spreads load across more cylinders than Suzuki's smaller four-strokes, which generally smooths out vibration at cruising speed and makes the motor easier to run for long stretches on the water.