The Honda EU 65 iS (2008-2016) has 6.5 kVA nominal output, 6.6 kW engine power, and 253.5 lb (115 kg) listed weight.
Honda EU 65 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.
Above avg. — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
6.5 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
253.5 lb (115 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
6.6 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Floor footprint
6.1 sq ft (0.57 m²) from listed length × width. That is one of the larger footprints in the Honda dataset.
Weight per kVA
17.7 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents more weight per unit of rated output than most comparable Honda models.
Engine power / rated output
1.02 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
9 years based on the supplied 2008-2016 range — a fairly long listed production run.
Honda EU 65 iS dimensions
Length33.5 in (0.85 m)98th percentile of Honda dataset
Width26.5 in (0.672 m)91st percentile of Honda dataset
Height27.5 in (0.699 m)91st percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
6.5 KVA7 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V400 V
|
| Nominal current |
28 A21.5 A
|
Honda EU 65 iS engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX390 |
| Engine power | 6.6 kW |
Features and protection
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EU 65 iS full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2008-2016 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EU |
| Nominal output |
6.5 KVA7 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
28 A21.5 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V400 V
|
| Weight |
115 kg93 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.85 m |
| Transport width | 0.672 m |
| Transport height | 0.699 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX390 |
| Engine power | 6.6 kW |
| Electric starter | Yes |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | Yes |
Honda EU 65 iS FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EU 65 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 EU 65 iS easy to move?
No — not in the casual carry-around sense. At 253.5 lb (115 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 93rd percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EU 65 iS compact for a generator?
Its simple length × width footprint is about 6.1 sq ft (0.57 m²), which is one of the larger footprints in the usable Honda data. That figure is only the machine’s rectangular footprint; operating clearance and ventilation space are additional.
Does the Honda EU 65 iS have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 17.7 kg per rated kVA. Compared with the other Honda models that have both figures available, that represents more listed weight per unit of rated output than most Honda models in the comparison. This is only a weight/output comparison, not a fuel-efficiency or electrical-efficiency measurement.
Does the Honda EU 65 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 EU 65 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 EU 65 iS have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.