The Yamaha TX750 is a motorcycle model that was manufactured from 1974 to 1975. It is powered by a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 743cc. The engine features a single overhead camshaft, with two valves per cylinder, and is air-cooled. The compression ratio is 8.8:1, and lubrication is by forced dry sump. The bike features a carburetor for induction and an electric and kick starting mechanism. The Yamaha TX750 has a maximum power of 63 horsepower at 6100 rpm, and a maximum torque of 7 kgf-m at 6000 rpm. A five-speed transmission drives the rear wheel via a chain final drive. The front suspension is a telescopic fork, and the rear has a dual-shock setup. The front brakes either have a single or dual 300mm disc with two-piston calipers, while the rear has a 180mm drum brake. In certain markets, the bike came with only a single front disc, although the lugs for the second disc were in place. The wheelbase is 1455mm, and the seat height is 810mm. The fuel capacity is 14 liters, and it has a wet weight of 235 kgs. With these specifications, the Yamaha TX750 is regarded as a reliable, high-performance motorcycle that can handle most road conditions with ease.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha TX 750
| Year | 1974 – 75 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
