2022 Suzuki DF4A S Outboard Motor

The 2022 Suzuki DF4A S is a 4 hp four-stroke outboard built for compact, lightweight portability, with a single-cylinder OHV engine and manual pull-rope starting. It suits small boats and dinghies where ease of carrying and mounting counts for more than top-end power.

Who should choose this motor

Pick this one for a small tender, a light jon boat, or a sailboat's auxiliary power, where 4 hp is plenty to get around at a modest pace. It is not built to push a larger or heavier hull, and trying to do so will leave it underpowered.

What to check before buying

Confirm your transom height suits this motor's mounting needs, and weigh whether a carbureted fuel system fits your maintenance habits, since this version uses a carburetor rather than electronic injection. Steering is handled through the tiller handle, with a manually operated choke for cold starts.

Starting, charging and output

Starting is by manual pull cord, and the motor still includes a built-in alternator so it can support basic onboard electronics even without an electric starter. This small engine is built to pull more at low rpm than its size implies, which is what gives it a quicker jump off idle compared with a similarly sized two-stroke. Trim adjusts across five tilt pin positions.

Does this motor have electric start? No, starting is by manual pull cord only.

Can it charge a battery while it runs? It has a built-in alternator, so basic electronics can draw power underway.