The Honda EM 70 iS (2004-2007) has 6.5 kVA nominal output, 9.6 kW engine power, and 209.4 lb (95 kg) listed weight.
Honda EM 70 iS 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.
High — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.
High — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.
High — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
6.5 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
209.4 lb (95 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
9.6 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Weight per kVA
14.6 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents better-than-typical output for its listed weight.
Engine power / rated output
1.48 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
4 years based on the supplied 2004-2007 range — a moderate listed production run.
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
6.5 KVA7 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V400 V
|
| Nominal current |
23.9 A21.5 A
|
Honda EM 70 iS engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX390 |
| Engine power | 9.6 kW |
| Displacement | 0.389 l |
| Revolutions at max torque | 3000 rpm |
Features and protection
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EM 70 iS full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2004-2007 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EM |
| Nominal output |
6.5 KVA7 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
23.9 A21.5 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V400 V
|
| Weight |
95 kg93 kg
|
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX390 |
| Engine power | 9.6 kW |
| Displacement | 0.389 l |
| Electric starter | Yes |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | Yes |
Honda EM 70 iS FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EM 70 iS a high-output generator?
Its 6.5 kVA nominal output is near the upper end of the Honda dataset (82nd percentile). That makes it one of the higher-output Honda gasoline generators represented here.
Is the Honda EM 70 iS easy to move?
No — not in the casual carry-around sense. At 209.4 lb (95 kg), its listed weight is high enough that mechanical help, wheels or multiple people would normally be more realistic than lifting it. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 82nd percentile for weight.
Does the Honda EM 70 iS have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 14.6 kg per rated kVA. Compared with the other Honda models that have both figures available, that represents better-than-typical 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 70 iS have electric start?
Yes. The supplied equipment data lists an electric starter, which makes routine starting more convenient than a recoil-only setup.
Is the Honda EM 70 iS 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 70 iS 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 70 iS engine size relate to its generator output?
The listed engine power is 9.6 kW against 6.5 kVA nominal generator output, a simple ratio of about 1.48 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.