Honda GSV190

Honda GSV190The Honda GSV190 is a 187 cc (11.4 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a vertical shaft, manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications.

A 69.0 mm (2.72 in) cylinder bore and 50.0 mm (1.97 in) piston stroke give the GSV190 engine a total of 187 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 8.5:1.

The GSV190 engine produced 6.5 PS (4.8 kW; 6.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum horsepower and 11.3 N·m (1.2 kg·m, 8.3 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of maximum torque.

The Honda GSV190 features:

  • Overhead camshaft (OHС) design
  • Transistorized magneto ignition system
  • Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
  • Centrifugal governor
  • Splash lubrication system
  • Forced air cooling system
  • Recoil starter

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine modelGSV190
Engine type4-stroke, OHС, single-cylinder
Displacement187 cm3, (11.41 cu·in)
Max. horsepower6.5 PS (4.8 kW; 6.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque11.3 N·m (1.2 kg·m, 8.3 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm
Cooling systemForced air
Air cleaner
Lubricating systemSplash
Ignition systemTransistorized magneto ignition
Fuel systemHorizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
Fuel consumption230 g/HPh
Fuel tank capacity0.93 L (0.25 US. gal. 0.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting systemRecoil starter
Stoping systemIgnition primary circuit ground
GovernorCentrifugal governor
PTO shaft rotationCounterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Dimensions (L x W X H)370.5 x 342.5 x 368 mm (14.6 x 13.5 x 14.5 in)
Dry weight11.2 kg (24.7 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:8.5:1
Cylinder bore:69.0 mm (2.72 in)
Piston stroke:50.0 mm (1.97 in)
Cylinder internal diameter (standard):69.000 mm (2.7165 in)
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard):68.985 mm (2.7159 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2/1
Connecting rod big end diameter (standard):30.020 mm (1.1819 in)
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard):13.005 mm (0.512 in)
Side clearance (Top):0.035-0.065 mm (0.0014-0.0026 in)
Side clearance (Second):0.015-0.049 mm (0.0006-0.0019 in)
Ring end gap (Top):0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in)
Ring end gap (Second):0.300-0.450 mm (0.0118-0.0177 in)
Ring end gap (Oil):0.150-0.350 mm (0.0059-0.0138 in)
Ring width (Top):1.500 mm (0.0591 in)
Ring width (Second):1.500 mm (0.0591 in)
Ring width (Oil):2.500 mm (0.0984 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter: PTO side: 27.9937 mm (1.10217 in)
Flywheel side: 25.393 mm (0.9997 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:29.980 mm (1.1803 in)
Crankshaft center distance:25.0 mm (0.985 in)
Cylinder head
Valve arrangement:OHC
Valves:2
Valve head diameter (INTAKE):25.000 mm (0.9843 in)
Valve head diameter (EXHAUST):24.000 mm (0.9449 in)
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE):5.480 mm (0.2157 in)
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST):5.440 mm (0.2142 in)
Valve spring free length (INTAKE):34.000 mm (1.3386 in)
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST):34.000 mm (1.3386 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Oil pan bolt12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb
Connecting rod bolt12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb
Valve adjusting lock nut8 Nm; 0.8 kg·m; 5.8 ft·lb
Cylinder head cover bolt12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb
Oil drain plug bolt24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb
Flywheel nut75 Nm; 7.6 kg·m; 55 ft·lb
Governor arm nut10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb
Muffler bolt12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb
Recoil starter nut8.5 Nm; 0.85 kg·m; 6.1 ft·lb
Fan cover stud bolt12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb
Spark plug20 Nm; 2.0 kg·m; 14 ft·lb

Service Data

Engine
Maximum speed:3,100 ± 150 rpm
Idle speed:1,700 ± 150 rpm
Cylinder compression:5.0 kg/cm2 (71 psi) at 600 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.15 ± 0.04 mm (0.006 ± 0.002 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.20 ± 0.04 mm (0.008 ± 0.002 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:Splash type
Oil type:Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or SF)
Recommended oil:SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:0.55 L (0.58 US. qt, 0.48 Imp. qt.)
Fuel system
Type:Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
Main jet:#70
Float height:9.2 mm (0.3622 in)
Pilot screw opening:1-5/8 turns out
Ignition system
Type:Transistorized magneto ignition
Ignition timing:20° B.T.D.C.
Spark plug:NGK BPR6ES
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Spark plug torque:20 N·m (2 kg·m, 14.7 ft·lb)
Ignition coil air gap0.2-0.6 mm (0.0079-0.0236 in)
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