^ I considered Kipor.
but in the end spent the money for the honda and am happy with the decision.
I got mine from northern tool for 950, during the FLA tax free days.
read reviews and they you decide if its worth saving
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BJOBWV2/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza
fwiw, Generac also makes a clone...too.
N.T. price is 1k today, if you sign up, you get coupons in mail...