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Honda Propane Generators: What We Could and Could Not Verify

Many readers ask about Honda propane generators. We could not source a Honda propane-capable portable generator for our database: Honda’s own site blocked our access on 5 November 2026, and the Honda models we track run on gasoline per the sources we used. This page says so plainly and points to models we can source.

What we have for Honda

Specification HondaEU2200iInverterHondaEU7000iSInverter
Price and ownership cost
Listed price (USD, estimate)Not publishedHonda's spec release does not state a priceNot publishedNot on Honda's spec sheet
Price per rated watt (derived)n/an/a
Warranty3 years residential, 3 years commercialnot stated in the sources reviewed
MaintenanceNot statedNot stated
Oil capacityNot statedNot stated
Power
Rated output by fuel
  • 1,800 W gasoline
  • 5,500 W gasoline
Starting or surge watts2,200 W7,000 W
Fuel typesGasolineGasoline
EngineNot statedNot stated
Displacement (cc)121 ccNot stated
Runtime, fuel use and running cost
Fuel tank (gal)0.95 gal5.1 gal
Runtime on a tank, as stated
  • 3.2 h gasoline, rated load (1,800 W)
  • 8.1 h gasoline, 1/4 load
  • 6.4 h gasoline, rated load (5,500 W)
  • 16 h gasoline, 1/4 load
Fuel use, as statedNot statedNot stated
Fuel per kWh (derived)0.26 galgasoline at 25% load, from tank size and stated runtime0.232 galgasoline at 25% load, from tank size and stated runtime
Fuel cost per kWh at your price (derived)
Fuel cost per hour at that load (derived)
Size and comfort
Weight (lb)46.5 lb263.2 lb
DimensionsNot statedNot stated
Noise (as stated)62 dB rated load, 53 dB at 1/4 load58 dB rated load, 52 dB at 1/4 load
Starting methodRecoilNot stated
Features
Inverter outputYesYes
Total harmonic distortionNot statedNot stated
Automatic voltage regulation (AVR)Not statedNot stated
CO sensor shutdownNot statedNot stated
Transfer switch readyNot statedNot stated
Parallel capableYesNot stated
Outlets and connectionsOne 20A 120V duplex, 12V 100W DC120/240V output
Fit
Suited toCamping and outdoors, RV and travel trailerHome backup, RV and travel trailer
Also worth knowingEco Throttle, oil alert, fuel shut-off valve120/240V inverter output
Honest take
Advantages
  • Lightest unit in this comparison at 46.5 lb
  • Quiet at light load: 53 dB at 1/4 load
  • Eco Throttle stretches the 0.95 gal tank to 8.1 hours at 1/4 load
  • Same 3-year warranty for residential and commercial use
  • 5,500 W rated at 58 dB, quiet for its output
  • 16 hours at 1/4 load on a 5.1 gal tank
  • 120/240V inverter output
Drawbacks
  • 1,800 W rated output is not enough for a typical home backup load
  • Only 3.2 hours at rated load on a 0.95 gal tank
  • Recoil start only, with no electric or remote start
  • Honda does not publish a price in the spec release, so check retailers
  • Heaviest inverter here at 263.2 lb
  • Honda does not publish a price on the spec sheet
  • Start type, engine size and warranty were not on the sources reviewed
Source
Where the figures come fromHonda Power Equipment technical specificationsRetrieved 2026-11-02Honda Power Equipment spec sheet and press releaseRetrieved 2026-11-02

Both of these are gasoline inverter generators using figures from Honda press releases. See the Honda vs Yamaha guide for the comparison.

If you want propane

The propane-capable portables we can document are dual fuel models from Champion, Westinghouse and DuroMax. See the portable propane generators page and the propane generator guide, which cover output on propane, run time and cylinder safety from the manuals.

What we could not verify

  • Whether Honda sells a propane model. Check Honda’s own site and a dealer.
  • Honda propane conversion kits. We found no sourced details, and conversions should follow the maker’s instructions.
  • Prices. Honda does not state one on the press releases we used.

Frequently asked questions

Does Honda make a propane generator?

We could not confirm one from sources we can access. Check Honda’s site or a dealer.

What are the alternatives for propane?

Dual fuel models that take propane, such as the Champion 201278 or the Westinghouse WGen7500DF, are listed in our comparison tool.

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