
The Honda EM2500X generator is equipped with the GX160 K1 single-cylinder gasoline engine with 163 cm3, (9.9 cu·in) of displacement. The engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design, horizontal carburetor with butterfly valve, and transistorized magneto ignition system. The GX160 K1 engine’s compression ratio rating is 8.5:1, cylinder bore and piston stroke are 68.0 mm (2.7 in) and 45.0 mm (1.8 in), respectively.
The engine produced 6.0 PS (4.4 KW; 6.0 HP) at 4,000 rpm of maximum horsepower and 11 N·m (1.1 kg·m, 8.0 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of torque.
General information
| Generator Specifications | ||
| Model | Honda EM2500X | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H): | 505 x 420 x 420 mm (19.9 x 16.5 x 16.5 in) | |
| Dry weight | 44.5 kg (98.1 lbs) | |
| AC Rated voltage: | 120V | |
| AC Rated output: | 2.3 KVA | |
| AC Rated ampere: | 19.2A | |
| AC Maximum output: | 2.5 KVA | |
| Rated frequency: | 60 Hz | |
| DC output: | Only for charging automotive battery of 12V up to 8.3A | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.0 liters (2.9 US gal, 2.4 Imp. gal) | |
| Engine | ||
| Model | Honda GX160 K1 | |
| Displacement | 163 cm3 (9.9 cu-in) | |
| Bore x stroke | 68.0 x 48.0 mm (2.7 x 1.8 in) | |
| Max. horsepower | 6.0 PS (4.4 KW; 6.0 HP) at 4,000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 11 N·m (1.1 kg·m, 8.0 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm | |
| Carburetor | Horizontal type, butterfly valve | |
| Cooling system | Forced-air | |
| Ignition system | Flywheel magneto ignition | |
| Lubricating system | Splash | |
| Starting system | Recoil starter | |
| Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground | |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) | |
Maintenance data
| Engine | |
| Cylinder compression: | 6.0-8.5 kg/cm2 (85-121 psi) at 600 rpm |
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve clearance: | 0.13-0.17 mm (0.0051-0.0067 in) |
| Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.18-0.22 mm (0.0071-0.0087 in) |
| Oil system | |
| Lubrication system: | Splash type |
| Oil type: | SAE 10W-30 |
| Recommended oil: | API SG, SF/CC, CD |
| Oil capacity: | 0.6 L (0.63 US. qt, 0.53 Imp. qt.) |
| Fuel system | |
| Type: | Horizontal carburetor with butterfly valve |
| Float height: | 13.7 mm (0.5394 in) |
| Ignition system | |
| Type: | Transistorized magneto ignition |
| Ignition timing: | 25° B.T.D.C. (Fixed) |
| Spark plug: | NGK: BP6ES, BPR6ES NIPPONDENSO: W20EP-U, W20EPR-U |
| Spark plug gap: | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in) |
| Spark plug torque: | 18 N·m (1.8 kg·m, 13.3 ft·lb) |
| Ignition coil air gap | 0.2-0.6 mm (0.0079-0.0240 in) |
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