The Honda G65 is a 240 cc (14.65 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.
Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 72.0 mm (2.83 in) and 59.0 mm (2.32 in), respectively. The compression ratio rating is 6.1:1.
The G65 engine produced 6.8 PS (5.0 kW; 6.7 HP) at 4,000 rpm of maximum horsepower and 12.5 N·m (1.25 kg·m, 9 ft·lb) at 3,000 rpm of maximum torque.
The Honda G65 features:
- L-head design
- Flywheel magneto ignition system
- Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
- Centrifugal govervor
- Splash lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Recoil starter or rope starter, starter motor for GS65 version
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | G65 / GS65 |
Engine type | 4-stroke, L-head, single-cylinder |
Displacement | 240 cm3, (14.65 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | 6.8 PS (5.0 kW; 6.7 HP) at 4,000 rpm |
Max. torque | 12.5 N·m (1.25 kg·m, 9 ft·lb) at 3,000 rpm |
Cooling system | Forced air |
Air cleaner | Semi-dry type, Oil bath type |
Lubricating system | Splash |
Ignition system | Flywheel magneto |
Fuel system | Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve |
Fuel consumption | 300 g/PSh |
Fuel tank capacity | 6.9 L (1.82 US. gal. 1.52 Imp. gal.) |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Starting system | Recoil starter or rope starter GS65: Starter motor |
Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
Governor | Centrifugal govervor |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions (L x W X H) | – |
Dry weight | – |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | 6.1:1 |
Cylinder bore: | 72.0 mm (2.83 in) |
Piston stroke: | 59.0 mm (2.32 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 72.000 mm (2.8346 in) |
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 71.970 mm (2.8335 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Piston pin diameter: | 19.000 mm (0.748 in) |
Side clearance (Top): | 0.020 mm (0.0008 in) |
Side clearance (Second): | 0.010 mm (0.0004 in) |
Side clearance (Oil): | 0.010 mm (0.0004 in) |
Ring width (Top): | 2.480 mm (0.0976 in) |
Ring width (Second): | 2.490 mm (0.098 in) |
Crankshaft center distance: | 29.5 mm (1.16 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | L-head |
Valves: | 2 |
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): | 6.970 mm (0.2744 in) |
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): | 6.930 mm (0.2728 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE): | 35.180 mm (1.385 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST): | 35.180 mm (1.385 in) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Fuel tank (8 mm nut, bolt) | 20-28 Nm; 2.0-2.8 kg·m; 14.5-20.2 ft·lb |
Side cover (8 mm bolt) | 20-25 Nm; 2.0-2.5 kg·m; 14.5-18.1 ft·lb |
Cylinder Head (8 mm bolt) | 20-25 Nm; 2.0-2.5 kg·m; 14.5-18.1 ft·lb |
Cylinder (6 mm bolt) | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
Cylinder (8 mm bolt) | 20-28 Nm; 2.0-2.8 kg·m; 14.5-20.2 ft·lb |
Camshaft center (6 mm bolt) | 10-15 Nm; 1.0-1.5 kg·m; 7.2-10.8 ft·lb |
Starter pulley (6 mm bolt) | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
Flywheel (17 mm nut) | 70-80 Nm; 7.0-8.0 kg·m; 50.6-57.9 ft·lb |
Muffler (6 mm nut) | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
Carburetor (6 mm nut) | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
Service Data
Cylinder compression: | 4.0 kg/cm2 at 450-600 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance: | 0.06-0.11 mm (0.0024-0.0043 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.06-0.11 mm (0.0024-0.0043 in) |
Oil system | |
Lubrication system: | Splash type |
Oil type: | Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SG, SF) |
Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 |
Oil capacity: | 0.82 L (0.87 US. qt, 0.72 Imp. qt.) |
Fuel system | |
Type: | Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve |
Fuel tank capacity | 6.9 L (1.82 US. gal. 1.52 Imp. gal.) |
Ignition system | |
Type: | Flywheel magneto |
Ignition timing: | 25° B.T.D.C (Fixed) |
Spark plug: | NGK BR6HS, B6HS |
Spark plug gap: | 0.6-0.7 mm (0.0236-0.0276 in) |
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