Yamaha TX750 (1973)

The Yamaha TX 750 was a motorcycle produced in 1973, featuring a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 743cc. It had a compression ratio of 8.8:1 and was cooled by air. The motorcycle had a maximum power of 63 hp/45.9 kW and maximum torque of 7 kgf-m/50.6 lb-ft. The transmission was five-speed and the final drive was by chain. The front suspension featured telescopic forks while the rear had dual shock absorbers. The front brake was a single or dual 300mm disc with two-piston calipers, while the rear brake was 180mm drum. It had a Rake of 27 degrees and a trail of 99mm/3.9in. The dimensions were 2205mm/86.8in in length, 909mm/35.8in in width, and 1165mm/45.9in in height. The wheelbase was 1455mm/57.3in, seat height 810mm/32in, and ground clearance 160mm/6.3in. The wet weight was 235kg/518lbs, and the fuel capacity was 14 litres/3.7 US gal. While the bike had a single disc brake in the United States and other markets, it was capable of dual discs as the lugs needed to mount a second disc were in place.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha TX 750

Year: 1973

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