4 stroke engine. Which one to buy. Honda or Suzuki
Submitted by bouttime on Thu, 2008-02-14 18:01.
Calling all 4 stroke owners, which brand do i get.
I have narrowed it down to 2 motors to repower with. A 175hp Suziki or a 225hp Honda. At this time the honda is only $3K dearer and comes with the Vtec but the suziki is 50kg lighter but only a 4cyl. I average 200hrs a year so also service costs if anyone knows.
Its a tough decision and as i will prob be in a remote area eother Exmouth or Woomera SA i need it to be reliable.
Any pros and cons would be good from guys out there with that motor.
Thanks
Tim
Bigger
Have you looked at the V6 Suzuki in 200 or 225hp Steve.
Was trying to work out why you were looking at 175hp in one brand vs 225hp in the other
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milsey
weve got a honda 4st and its
weve got a honda 4st and its incredably quiet and fearly light on the fuel
bouttime
The only reason being
The only reason being Honda's 150hp is a tad to small. Honda 175hp-250hp are the same weight so why not get the 225hp thats the same weight but with the Vtec. The suziki 175hp is lighter and only 4cyl. If i go up to a 225hp suziki than i would stick with a Honda as they are the same dollars. At the end of the day i am after fuel economy, weight and reliability.
I am on the borderline of 2T loaded so want to keep the weight down a bit so i don't go over thats why i was looking at the 175hp Suzuki but if i have to i will go the honda and work something out.
Tim
OK
I knew there must be a reason for the difference.
To be honest I dont think theres much difference between the newer 4 bangers. Pretty much comes down to personal preference.
My 140 suzi goes allright and have no complaints. Have had a Honda before as well and that was good too.
Servicing on my Suzi is about $240 every 100 hrs.(motor only no external filters/ steering included).
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bouttime
Thanks Tim, i can't see the
Thanks Tim, i can't see the 175 being much different in service price.
Dean
Our honda goes good, we get
Our honda goes good, we get 40+ knts on a glass day with our 6.5m northshore and the baot weighs over 2 tonne.
Fuel economy is good, from oceanreef to hillaries fad and searching around for bottom fish was $120 last time. And adverage $40-50 for a 45km trip.
holth
dean lm suprised your only
dean lm suprised your only getting just over 40 knots with the 225, lm running the 150 etec and getting 38.
paul
GOATRUTAR
Steve the hondas are great
Steve the hondas are great but so are most things made in Japan.
My mate picked up a 225 with 30 hours on it for 17K so have a look and see if you can make the deal sweeter!
IF IT SMELLS LIKE FISH IT MUST BE GOOD FOR YOU!
Dean
Where from goat? Chivers
Where from goat? Chivers
GOATRUTAR
Yeah Dean it was! IF IT
Yeah Dean it was!
IF IT SMELLS LIKE FISH IT MUST BE GOOD FOR YOU!
Dean
I bet that was our old
I bet that was our old motor
GOATRUTAR
He bought it maybe 6-8months
He bought it maybe 6-8months ago!
What did you sell it for?
IF IT SMELLS LIKE FISH IT MUST BE GOOD FOR YOU!
Dean
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knothome
200hr
just had the 200hr (in 16mths) service this week $621 new plugs,impeler,fuel filters,oil ect.
great motor (140hp) i would buy another any day.
also im sure the 150 suzi is the same motor as 175 suzi.
cheers dennis
GOATRUTAR
I got hammered price wise to
I got hammered price wise to Dennis but X 2!!!
IF IT SMELLS LIKE FISH IT MUST BE GOOD FOR YOU!
NOHA
I thought it was more like
I thought it was more like you got screwed
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alfred
I have a Johnsuki 140 and I
I have a Johnsuki 140 and I am very happy with it. If you are chasing weight and ecomony get the smaller motor.
I had the same decision to make, 140 or 150 and up. Ok so I only top out at 32knots, but how many days a year can you travel around at that speed? Economy wise I am happy and every ounce counts when you are braking while towing.
1985 Boston Whaler Outrage 18 Johnson 140hp 4stroke
fishy fingers
Seamedia.com
If you go to seamedia.com these people publish the fisherman and boatownner magazine I subscribe to, they do tests on all the motors and you can see them online they tell you the real performance figures not the manufacturers brochure figures but I know they do rate the suzukis very high and are lighter (I think)than the hondas so you get a better power to wheight ratio.....and cost less, If there are any problems with either motors they will tell you. It's a very informative magazine
To all the virgins..............Thanks for nothing!
GOATRUTAR
Mark more like not
Mark more like not screwed!
IF IT SMELLS LIKE FISH IT MUST BE GOOD FOR YOU!
bouttime
Yea fishy have been there
Yea fishy have been there and checked, figures look good. Am heading towards the suzuki for the economy and the weight. Going down with the boat wed to have a chat with both. Will see what happens.
Moylee
Suzuki v Honda
Ive had a Honda 150 and now have a Suzuki 200 - both very good motors but would have to say the Suzuki 200 is quieter than the Honda. 100 hr service on the Suzuki was $650 at Hayways and from memory the Honda was around $500. It really comes down to the deal u can negotiate - the boys at North City are pretty good on their prices for Hondas - ask for Tim
brenz
between the two honda hands
between the two honda hands down but if i could have and it would be a yammy between me and the old boy we have had them for as long as i can remember (both 2 and 4 stroke) and have been magnificent
brenz
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bouttime
Moylee, were you running the
Moylee, were you running the honda 150 on your bayshore or another boat. Have been told by the bloke at north city marine that i will be able to get about 35knts flat out and cruise at 25knts at 4000rpm. Thats what there getting out of a 150 honda on there 7mtr plate boats. What were the speeds and economy with your 150hp.
Thanks
Moylee
Honda 150
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