Suzuki DF6A 2025: Six Horsepower, Featherweight Manners
The 2025 Suzuki DF6A keeps its title as one of the lightest 6HP four strokes on the market: 138cc OHV single, WOT 4,750–5,750 rpm, 51.8 lbs (15″). Gravity-feed overhead 1.2L tank for instant starts, offset crankshaft for smoothness, first-in-class oil filter, three-way leak-free storage, digital CDI with over-rev limiter, shallow water drive, freshwater flush, rubber-mounted 180° tiller. The power-to-weight pick of the small horsepower class.
Key Features (2025)
- 138cc OHV single four stroke — 6HP top tune
- 51.8 lbs (S) — class-leading power-to-weight
- Gravity-feed tank; oil filter; offset crankshaft
- Three-way storage; shallow water drive; freshwater flush
Specifications
- Engine: 1-cylinder OHV four stroke, 138cc
- Horsepower: 6 HP (WOT 4,750–5,750 rpm)
- Starting: Manual (recoil)
- Steering: Tiller, 180° rotation
- Fuel Tank: Integral 1.2L (0.32 gal)
- Ignition: Digital CDI with over-rev limiter
- Shaft: 15″ (S) / 20″ (L)
- Weight: 51.8 lbs (S) / 54.0 lbs (L)
Benefits & Applications
Planing power for tenders, RIBs, and jon boats in a one-hand-carry package. Rival: Yamaha F6 2025. EFI upgrade: Suzuki DF9.9B 2025.
Compare Model Years
See the DF6A 2024 and DF6A 2026, all Suzuki Outboards, or the Suzuki brand guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 2025 DF6A cost?
$1,860, in stock.
What’s the WOT range?
4,750–5,750 rpm — the highest of the 138cc family.
Storage orientation?
Any of three sides — port, starboard, or front — without fuel or oil leaks.



