At the heart of the 2004 Hero Honda Karizma sport motorcycle, Hero Honda pairs a 223 cc (13.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 18.4 Nm (13.6 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 76.2 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Karizma measures 150 kg (331 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (8.82 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,355 mm (53.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 625 km (388 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 125 km/h (78 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Hero Honda archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2004 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
76.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (8.82 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~625 km (388 mi)
Engine
Displacement223.0 ccm (13.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power17.0 HP (12.4 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque18.4 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 13.6 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
CoolingAir
Max RPM7500
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)
0-100 km/h14.20 seconds
Fuel Consumption2.40 litres/100 km (41.7 km/l or 98.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases55.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
