The Honda GX160 gets its torque power from an air-cooled, 4-stroke OHV 4.8 hp engine. It has an 8.5:1 compression ratio and a float type of carburetor. The engine is started with a transistorized magneto ignition system and an electric recoil starting system, and it is powered by 3.3 qts. of unleaded fuel.
The Honda GX160 is capable of about 7.6 pound-feet of torque.
The Honda GX160 achieves its maximum torque output of 7.6 pound-feet of torque at 2,500 rpm.