The Honda GS160 is a 160 cc, (9.8 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a horizontal shaft, manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications.
The cylinder bore is 64.0 mm (2.52 in) and the piston stroke is 50.0 mm (1.97 in). The compression ratio rating is 8.5:1.
The Honda GS160 engine produced 5.0 PS (3.7 kW; 5.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power and 10.3 N·m (1.1 kg·m, 7.6 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of peak torque.
The Honda GS160 features:
- Overhead camshaft (OHС) design
- Transistorized magneto ignition system
- Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
- Centrifugal governor
- Splash type lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Recoil starter
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | GS160 |
Engine type | 4-stroke, OHC, single-cylinder |
Displacement | 160 cm3, (9.76 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | 5.0 PS (3.7 kW; 5.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque | 10.3 N·m (1.1 kg·m, 7.6 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
Cooling system | Forced air |
Air cleaner | – |
Lubricating system | Splash |
Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition |
Fuel system | Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve |
Fuel consumption | 230 g/HPh |
Fuel tank capacity | 2.0 L (0.53 US. gal. 0.44 Imp. gal.) |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Starting system | Recoil starter |
Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
Governor | Centrifugal governor |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions (L x W X H) | 337 x 369 x 343 mm (13.3 x 14.5 x 13.5 in) |
Dry weight | 13.6 kg (30 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
Cylinder bore: | 64.0 mm (2.52 in) |
Piston stroke: | 50.0 mm (1.97 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 64.000 mm (2.5197 in) |
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 63.969 mm (2.5185 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Connecting rod big end diameter (standard): | 26.020 mm (1.0244 in) |
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard): | 13.005 mm (0.512 in) |
Side clearance (Top): | 0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 in) |
Side clearance (Second): | 0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 in) |
Side clearance (Oil): | 0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 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): | 1.5 mm (0.0591 in) |
Ring width (Second): | 1.5 mm (0.0591 in) |
Ring width (Oil): | 2.5 mm (0.0984 in) |
Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 27.993-25.393 mm (1.1021-0.9997 in) |
Crankpin journal diameter: | 25.980 mm (1.0228 in) |
Crankshaft center distance: | 25 mm (0.985 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | OHC |
Valves: | 2 |
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): | 34.0 mm (1.3386 in) |
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST): | 34.0 mm (1.3386 in) |
Tightening torque
Tightening torque specs | |
Crankcase cover | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb |
Connecting rod bolt | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb |
Valve adjusting lock nut | 8 Nm; 0.8 kg·m; 5.8 ft·lb |
Cylinder head cover bolt | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb |
Oil drain plug bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Flywheel nut | 75 Nm; 7.6 kg·m; 55 ft·lb |
Governor arm nut | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Muffler bolt | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb |
Recoil starter nut | 8.5 Nm; 0.85 kg·m; 6.1 ft·lb |
Fan cover stud bolt | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb |
Spark plug | 20 Nm; 2.0 kg·m; 14 ft·lb |
Service Data
Engine | |
Maximum speed: | 3,820±100 rpm |
Idle speed: | 1,450±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 |
Oil type: | Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or SF) |
Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-30 |
Oil capacity: | 0.58 L (0.61 US. qt, 0.51 Imp. qt.) |
Ignition system | |
Type: | Transistorized magneto ignition |
Spark plug: | NGK BPR6ES |
Spark plug gap: | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in) |
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