Suzuki and Johnson Outboards. Are they the same?

[Dehydrated]

I keep hearing that Suzuki and Johnson outboards are the same motor. :-? This statement is continually mentioned in many posts and by people I talk to. Does anyone have any evidence to suggest that this is correct or is it a myth? :-/

Cheers
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[Sportfish_5]

Only the same in the mid to large 4 strokes. The deal between Suzuki and BRP has been terminated in the states for larger 4 strokes so they can only buy etecs there

here is the old deal announcment

http://www.brp.com/en/Media.Centre/Press.Releases/2001.11.08.htm


Cheers

Greg

[Dehydrated]

Thanks Greg for the info.

The info says that Suzuki made some Johnson 4 strokes in the 6 - 70 HP range to the specifications provided by Johnson. Based on this info, I would say they are not the same motors in any size.

[Sportfish_5]

All the 4 strokes were Suzuki engines painted white with Johnson stickers. No different just a bit of badge engineering by BRP. Not sure about the small 4 strokes. Take a look at the Johnson 140 hp 4 stroke :o same as the zuke.

http://www.brp.com/en/Products/Johnson/Showroom/J140.htm

Cheers

Greg