The Honda EM 25 (1999-2012) has 2.5 kVA nominal output, 3.1 kW engine power, and 66.1 lb (30 kg) listed weight.
Honda EM 25 at a glance
Where this model sits in the Honda generator lineup
Each marker shows the model’s percentile within the usable Honda gasoline-generator data.
Below avg. — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Low — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Low — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
2.5 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
66.1 lb (30 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
3.1 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Weight per kVA
12 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents very strong output for its listed weight.
Engine power / rated output
1.24 kW of listed engine power per kVA of nominal generator output. This is a simple specification ratio, not an electrical efficiency rating.
Listed production span
14 years based on the supplied 1999-2012 range — a fairly long listed production run.
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
2.5 KVA2.2 KVA3 KVA2 KVA2.7 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V220 V
|
| Nominal current |
12 A9.1 A13 A10.9 A
|
Honda EM 25 engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX160 |
| Engine power | 3.1 kW |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EM 25 full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 1999-2012 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EM |
| Nominal output |
2.5 KVA2.2 KVA3 KVA2 KVA2.7 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
12 A9.1 A13 A10.9 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V220 V
|
| Weight |
30 kg44 kg48 kg36 kg58 kg
|
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX160 |
| Engine power | 3.1 kW |
| Electric starter | No |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | Yes |
Honda EM 25 FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EM 25 a high-output generator?
Its 2.5 kVA nominal output is below the middle of the Honda dataset (22nd percentile). It is better described as a lower-output Honda model than one of the larger-output units.
Is the Honda EM 25 easy to move?
It is reasonably manageable by generator standards at 66.1 lb (30 kg), but it is not genuinely lightweight. For repeated moving, wheels or a second person can still make a big difference. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 11th percentile for weight.
Does the Honda EM 25 have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 12 kg per rated kVA. Compared with the other Honda models that have both figures available, that represents excellent relative output for its listed weight. This is only a weight/output comparison, not a fuel-efficiency or electrical-efficiency measurement.
Does the Honda EM 25 have electric start?
No electric starter is listed. That means you should not assume push-button starting from these specifications; check the exact market/version if starting method matters.
Is the Honda EM 25 a quiet or silenced generator?
The supplied equipment data marks the model as silenced. That suggests noise-reduction treatment is part of the configuration, but no dB rating is provided here, so the specs do not support a precise loudness claim.
Does the Honda EM 25 have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.
How does the Honda EM 25 engine size relate to its generator output?
The listed engine power is 3.1 kW against 2.5 kVA nominal generator output, a simple ratio of about 1.24 kW of engine power per rated kVA. That ratio is useful for comparing specification layouts, but kW of engine power and kVA of electrical output are different quantities and should not be treated as a direct efficiency calculation.