Suzuki DF350A outboard wins Innovation Award at 2017 IBEX Show

Suzuki Motor Corporation’s new flagship four-stroke outboard motor, the DF350A, has received the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 2017 IBEX Innovation Award for outboard motors at the International Boat Builder’s Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), which was held last month.

IBEX Innovation Awards are presented to new marine products which best demonstrate distinctive technological innovations and deliver outstanding consumer benefits. Products must also be practical and cost-effective.

The following features of the DF350A were significant factors in the judging:

• The largest V6 engine displacement, at 4.4 litres

• Suzuki Dual Prop System (for exceptional grip and acceleration)

• Direct Air Intake & Dual Injector (for achieving high compression ratio and efficient combustion)

• Dual Louver System (for efficiently separating air and water) • Low Fuel Consumption This is the ninth Innovation Award won by Suzuki outboards, www.strandmarinemalta.com the largest number of awards in the outboard engine category of the marine industry. Suzuki’s winning record is a reflection of its commitment to innovative technology that makes boating more enjoyable for its customers.

“Suzuki has yet again pushed the boundaries of the outboard motor as we know it, launching the first ever dual-prop outboard as their new flagship. This new DF350A is packed full of industry-first technologies, while promising to retain Suzuki’s focus on reliability, consumption and low-emissions,” said Matthew Travers, Director, Strand Marine & Auto Systems, agents of Suzuki Marine in Malta.

The first Suzuki DF350A outboards are expected to be in stock by January 2018.