Honda 2hp vs Suzuki 2.5hp

moabarch · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:43 am Post subject: Honda 2hp vs Suzuki 2.5hp

Anyone have opinions about air cooled (Honda) vs water cooled (Suzuki)? On the surface, it seems the air cooled motor would be less maintenance, lighter, etc. But how does that work on a 100 degree day or if pushing a load at high RPM? I've read most of the past posts on motors for dinghys and have pretty much decided on one of these - unless there is new information out there. Thanks folks.

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:55 am Post subject:

I will say this-

The Honda is a nice running engine. But one month last year we took three of the Honda's in trade on Suzuki 2.5 and 4 horse motors. The reason for the trade? Too loud.

And while some people love the centrifical clutch on the Honda, many people who trade them in offer it as a secondary reason for getting rid of the Honda. If you'd like to put along at idle and enjoy the day, the Honda won't do it.

Plus the Suzuki is less money.

Nunya · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:12 pm Post subject:

Wished they made the 2.5 Suzuki in a long shaft.

dotnmarty · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:12 pm Post subject:

Hey Matt-Where ya been? I was starting to worry. Glad to see you back.

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:37 pm Post subject:

We've been a bit busier, so less time for online pursuits.

thataway · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:08 pm Post subject:

I have owned both--Suzuki wins hands down for us. I hated the centrifical clutch on the Honda. The Suzuki has the neutral. The Suzuki is quieter and seems to have a bit more power.

Bess-C · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:16 pm Post subject:

I had a 2 hp Honda when we had the 25. As described, it was noisy and I didn't like the centrifical clutch. Worst of all when we were with the C-Brat group in Desolation Sound, Pat Anderson smoked me in the "Desolation Sound Dingy Race" with his 2.5 hp Tohatsu. I would buy the Suzuki or a Tohatsu/Nissan.
Lyle