American Honda Motor Company, Inc., has introduced a new GS series of engines positioned squarely between its GC series premium residential, and GX series commercial engines.
The new GS190 horizontal shaft and GSV190 vertical shaft models are designed to serve both premium residential and light-duty commercial markets. Intended for use on such popular applications as pumps, blowers, mowers, and tillers, Honda's new engines will satisfy the homeowner seeking ultimate performance and the contractor seeking a lightweight, compact package.
"Honda GS engines are positioned in our lineup between the GC and GX engines, and give us a very strong offering in the segment," said Scott Conner, Honda Engines senior manager. "It's an example of our ongoing commitment to meeting the changing needs of our customers." The GS190 and GSV190 engines will be available through Honda Engine distributors and to OEMs in early 2004.
Capitalizing on the same basic overhead cam (OHC) architecture as Honda's extremely popular GC engines, the GS features uniblock construction and a unique internal timing belt design that results in the lightest and most compact package in its class. With 187 cubic centimeters of displacement, this efficient design also delivers an unparalleled power to weight ratio, quiet operation, and easy starting.
To further enhance performance and durability, the Honda GS engines incorporate a cast iron cylinder sleeve, and a redesigned piston with a three-piece oil control ring. Adding to the engine's commercial character, the GSV190 features ball bearings on the flywheel side of the crankshaft, while the GS190 utilizes ball bearings at both ends of the crankshaft. A dual stage air filter with an oiled pre-filter enhances engine performance in the dusty environment often created by mowing or tilling, and a cast aluminum valve cover rounds out the package.
The new Honda GS engines exemplify Honda's fundamental design philosophies of durability, quality, reliability, ease of starting, high fuel economy and low emissions.
Honda is the world's largest engine manufacturer, selling more than 15 million annually across its product lines. The new GS engines will be produced exclusively at Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc., in Swepsonville, North Carolina, using domestic and globally sourced parts.
| GS/GSV190 Specifications
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| Model
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GS190 (horizontal shaft)
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GSV190 (vertical shaft)
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| Engine Type
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Air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single cylinder
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Air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single cylinder
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| Bore x Stroke
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2.7 x 2.0 in (69 x 50mm)
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2.7 x 2.0 in (69 x 50mm)
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| Displacement
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11.4 cu in (187 cm3)
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11.4 cu in (187 cm3)
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| Cylinder Material
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Cast Iron
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Cast Iron
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| Piston Rings
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Chrome top ring and 3-piece oil control ring
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| Compression Ratio
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8.5:1
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8.5:1
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| Maximum Torque
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8.9 lbf ft (12.1 Nm - 1.23 kg.-m) / 2500 rpm
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8.1 lbf ft (11.0 Nm - 1.12 kg.-m) / 2500 rpm
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| Ignition System
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Transistorized magneto
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Transistorized magneto
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| Starting System
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Recoil
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Recoil
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| Fuel Supply System
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Diaphragm type fuel pump
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Gravity feed
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| Fuel Tank Capacity
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2.1 U.S. Qts (2.0 liter)
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1.16 U.S. Qts (1.1 liter)
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| Fuel Used
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Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 86 or higher
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| Air Cleaner
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Dual Element type - paper filter w/oiled foam pre-cleaner
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| Crankshaft Support
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Ball Bearing on both PTO and Flywheel
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Ball Bearing on Flywheel / Bushing on PTO
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| Oil Capacity
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0.61 U.S. Qts (0.58 liters)
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0.58 U.S. Qts (0.55 liters)
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| Lubrication System
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Forced Splash
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Forced Splash
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| Fuel Consumption
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313 g/kWh (230 g/Hph, 0.51 lb/Hph)
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313 g/kWh (230 g/Hph, 0.51 lb/Hph)
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| Dimensions (LxWxH)
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13.6 x 14.5 x 13.5 in (345 x 369 x 343 mm)
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14.6 x 13.5 x 14.5 in (371 x 343 x 368 mm)
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| Dry Weight
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30.4 lbs (13.8 kg)
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28.7 lbs (13 kg)
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Editor's Note:
Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., manufactures and markets a complete range of outdoor power equipment, including outboard marine engines, general purpose engines, generators, lawnmowers, pumps, snowblowers, tillers and trimmers for commercial, rental and residential applications. Its comprehensive product line is powered exclusively by environmentally advanced 4-stroke engines.
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