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Old 03 February 2011, 11:23   #1
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2004 honda bf90 or suzuki df90

As the title says , Ive come down to these two engine to re engine my rib with and cant decide, just wondering which one to go for? Thanks
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Old 03 February 2011, 12:14   #2
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As the title says , Ive come down to these two engine to re engine my rib with and cant decide, just wondering which one to go for? Thanks
Why no 2 stroke, just out of interest?
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Old 03 February 2011, 12:17   #3
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Both fantastic engines

The Honda has better access to it's serviceable parts, but the Suzuki is quieter and slightly more frugal.

Edit: I would go for the Honda, but that is because they are bomb-proof and that matters round 'ere!
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Old 03 February 2011, 12:36   #4
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Why no 2 stroke, just out of interest?
Every dealer ive talked to has advised me to go 4 stroke, pretty much for economy I guess. To be honest im only going on there word, I dont really know enough about boating to be honest. I know the 2 stroke would be lighter too. Also 2 strokes seem to be way over priced here.

Both the df and the bf are the exact same price too.
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Old 03 February 2011, 12:47   #5
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Try jet product ltd for a price on an etec. I found that I got my 60 hp etec for approx 3,000 euro cheaper than I could in the REp of Ireland.

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Old 03 February 2011, 14:23   #6
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Is the Honda 90 fuel injection now or still carbs?. If carbs, then I'd def go Suzook. I've had both Honda 50 and Suzook 90 in the past. Not much to choose between them but the Suzuki was a more advance engine electronically and no silly carbs to balance.
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