Yamaha TX750 (1972)

The Yamaha TX750 is a motorcycle that was produced in 1972. It features a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with SOHC technology, and two valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 743 cc and a bore/stroke of 80 x 74 mm. The bike is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 8.8:1. Lubrication is through a forced dry sump, while induction is done through a carburetor. The TX750 has electric and kick starting, and can reach a maximum power output of 63 hp at 6100 rpm, with a maximum torque of 7 kgf-m at 6000 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed manual and the final drive is through a chain. The front suspension is telescopic forks, with a dual-shock setup at the rear. The front brake is a single or dual 300mm disc brake with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a 180 mm drum. The front tyre is 3.50-19 and the rear is 4.00-18, with a rake of 27 degrees and a trail of 99 mm or 3.9 in. The bike is 2205 mm in length, 909 mm in width, and 1165 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1455 mm and a ground clearance of 160 mm. The wet weight of the bike is 235 kg and the fuel capacity is 14 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha TX 750

Year: 1972
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 743 cc / 45.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 80 x 74 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Lubrication: Forced dry sump
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition:
Starting: Electric & Kick
Max Power: 63 hp / 45.9 kW @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque: 7 kgf-m / 50.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shock
Front Brakes: Single or dual 300mm disc 2 piston calipers (In Japan, the United States, and other markets the bike had a single disc, although the lugs needed to mount a second disc were in place. )
Rear Brakes: 180mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Rake: 27 degrees
Trail: 99 mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions: Length 2205 mm / 86.8 in Width 909 mm / 35.8 in Height 1165 mm / 45.9 in
Wheelbase: 1455 mm / 57.3 in
Seat Height: 810 mm / 32 in
Ground Clearance: 160 mm / 6.3 in
Wet Weight: 235 kg / 518 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal