Kawasaki H2 (1975)

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.

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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