The Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV motorcycle model was released in 1975, with a two-stroke transverse three-cylinder engine of 748cc capacity. It had a compression ratio of 7.1:1 and used oil injection for lubrication. The bike featured 3 x 30mm Mikuni VM30SC carburetors and CDI ignition with a 12V-6AH battery, and started with a kick. The maximum power output was measured at 74 horsepower at 6800 rpm, while maximum torque was 77.4 Nm at 6500 rpm. The clutch was a wet, multi-plate type, with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive.
The frame of the Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV motorcycle was a tubular double cradle, with a telescopic fork suspension at the front and dual shocks preload adjustable rear suspension. The bike had a single 295mm disc brake at the front and a 203mm drum brake at the rear, with an 8.25-19 front tyre and a 4.00-18 rear tyre. The wheelbase was 1410mm and seat height was 795mm. The dry weight of the bike was 192kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 16.7 litres.
The Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV motorcycle had a top speed of 120mph and could accelerate to 60mph in 5.0 seconds, with a standing quarter-mile time of 12.3 seconds at a speed of 105 mph. The bike had a ground clearance of 183mm and could brake from 30 mph to 0 in 33 feet and from 60 mph to 0 in 111.7 feet.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
| Year | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder |
| Capacity | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 71 63 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 |
| Lubrication | Oil injection |
| Induction | 3 x 30mm Mikuni VM30SC carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Battery | 12V-6AH |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 74 hp / 55.1 kW @ 6800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 77.4 Nm / 7.9 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 12.75:1 2nd 8.64:1 3rd 6.53:1 4th 5.42:1 5th 4.76:1 |
| Frame | Tubular, double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks non adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 295mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 203mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 8.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.4 in |
| Seat Height | 795 mm/ 31.25 in |
| Ground Clearance | 183 mm / 7.2 in. |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Braking 30 mph – 0 | 33 ft |
| Braking 60 mph – 0 | 111.7 ft. |
| Acceleration 0-30 mph | 2.9 sec. |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | 5.0 sec. |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.3 sec / 105 mph / 168 km/h |
| Top Speed | 120 mph / 192 km/h |
