BF150hp vs Suz 140hp real power level

[Trevor Jane]

Hi Just wondering if anyone he

Hi Just wondering if anyone here could answer a simple question for me as I read somewhere on a forum the Suzuki 140hp generates only 124hp where the Honda 150hp generates near 160hp. Is this waffle?

I can see the specs for Suzuki are 138hp at 6000rpm and the Honda are 150hp at 5500rpm. The Honda can reach 6000rpm and hence some more hp is achieveable.

I wonder is one motor measured power at engine and not at propeller and hence there is some loss of power.

My interest is I want a 6.6 plate allow boat and see either of these motors an option but can see some benefit if the motor is rated more towards a 160hp than 124hp if this is in fact.

I know the 200 hp is a good option for said boat but fuel consumption is way high for this option too.

Any useful feedback appreciated. I will be going to a boat show next month and will quiz retailers but hope to get some good info here first.

Cheers

 

[justintime]

all r measured at the props

all r measured at the props

 

[Trevor Jane]

"Thanks JIT, I suspected the h

"Thanks JIT, I suspected the hp said was suspect.

Is it possible if the BF150 5500rpm gives 150hp then at max 6000rpm the output would near 160hp?

Further I read the 130hp has had cracked head issues and the Honda motor has had some corrosion issues too. Is there anything worth note for a purchaser in relation to the BF150 ?

Cheers"

 

[justintime]

[b] Further I read the 130hp h

Further I read the 130hp has had cracked head issues

no exhaust port


corrosion issues
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