any reason yamaha and honda dont have a 175hp 4s

[ranga7]

Looking at a new 4 stroke and my boats max hp is 175. i'm more then happy to go with the suzuki 175 4st but really like both yamaha and honda but they dont get a look in as they dont have a 175. they both go from 150 then upto 200 just seems to be a gap they could fill. You cant say the 175hp wouldn't be popular as i've seen plenty of the suzuki 175's getting around. just seems a bit weird but i'm far from an expert

[DAZMC1]

Honda have a 175 but its about 50kg heavier than the Suzuki.

[ranga7]

Honda have a 175 but its about 50kg heavier than the Suzuki.

Thanks dazmc, that makes it even stranger then that yamaha dont do one if the other big names do em, i guess they know what there doing but as you see yamies everywhere.

[DAZMC1]

The Yammy 150 is a very gutsy motor, some say around 165hp so not that far away from a 175. I would hate to be a manufacturer trying to keep up with Suzuki 175, they are a beautiful motor .

[Marlin_Mike]

I have to say the Suzuki 175 are really really good motors, try one.

Mike

[Argle]

Third that - go the 175 zook, I loooove mine

[Noelm]

the 175 Suzuki is probably one of the best motors in that HP range, bar none, Honda and Yamaha and everyone included, see if you can arrange for a test ride with one, I can assure you, it will be worth it. I don't own one, so am not being brand loyal to try to convince you, but I have been in some of my mates boats, and those motors are spectactular performers. I know this is not an apples to apples comparison, but one of my good mates changed from an old carby 2 stroke 200HP Johnson, to a 175 Suzuki on the dealers recomendations, the difference is astounding, from a more HP 2 stroke to the Suzuki has transformed the boat so much, heaps better cruise, lower fuel use (as extected) superior trolling, I doubt there is one thing that is not better after the re-power (except his wallet)

[julian1]

the 175 Suzuki isa very sweet, smooth, powerful and efficient motor, and yes you would notice a difference between it and a 150 Yam.

[Spaniard_King]

Honda have a 175 but its about 50kg heavier than the Suzuki.

The Honda is also a V6 and has a lot bigger alternator

[ranga7]

the 175 Suzuki is probably one of the best motors in that HP range, bar none, Honda and Yamaha and everyone included, see if you can arrange for a test ride with one, I can assure you, it will be worth it. I don't own one, so am not being brand loyal to try to convince you, but I have been in some of my mates boats, and those motors are spectactular performers. I know this is not an apples to apples comparison, but one of my good mates changed from an old carby 2 stroke 200HP Johnson, to a 175 Suzuki on the dealers recomendations, the difference is astounding, from a more HP 2 stroke to the Suzuki has transformed the boat so much, heaps better cruise, lower fuel use (as extected) superior trolling, I doubt there is one thing that is not better after the re-power (except his wallet)

Thanks noelm, i'm upgrading from a 175 jono 2st carby to the suzi 175 4st and from all accounts ill be very happy.

[Noelm]

yep, you will be very happy, but as many have said lots of times, they are all good, buy from a trusted dealer near you and enjoy your new motor.