Outboard engines have come a long way since Suzuki first entered the market with the D55 (5.5hp, 2-stroke) in 1965, applying the company's motorised vehicle expertise to the marine sector. The early outboard models are pure 1960's in style - bold red and white curves.

Over the ensuing decades Suzuki has helped propel outboard technology forward with wide-ranging industry firsts ranging from the first stainless steel water pump housing in 1973 to the groundbreaking fuel efficiency technology unveiled in recent months. In 1980 Suzuki invented the first Oil Injection for outboards, and in 1985 first ventured into the big engine market with its V6 engines, the DT150 and DT200. Two years later the DT200 Exante won Most Innovative Products award from the National Marine Manufacturer's Association (NMMA) for the advanced technology of its dual spark plug cylinder head, digital instrumentation and Suzuki monitoring system.

In 1997 the award-winning DF60 and DF70 were launched as the first Suzuki 4-Strokes with Electronic Fuel Injection System. A year later Suzuki became the first manufacturer to win the Innovation Award from the International Marine Trades Exposition and Convention (IMTEC) two years in a row, in 1998 for the advanced technology of its Cam Drive System with Timing Chain in the DF40 and DF50. In 2003 the first Suzuki 4-stroke V6 outboards were introduced as the lightest 4-stroke outboard motors in their class with the largest displacement.

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