Yamaha

YAMAHA TX 750 1974 - 1975

YAMAHA TX 750 1974 - 1975
YAMAHA TX 750 1974 - 1975 · Photo: 先徒隗始, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA TX 750 1974 - 1975
Year1974 - 1975
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity743 cc / 45.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke80 x 74 mm
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power45.9 kW / 63 hp @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque7 kgf-m / 50.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Ignition—
InductionCarburettor
Start SystemElectric & kick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationForced dry sump
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual shock absorbers
Front BrakesSingle or dual 300 mm disc, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes180 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2205 mm / 86.8 in
Overall Width909 mm / 35.8 in
Overall Height1165 mm / 45.9 in
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in
Wheelbase1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.3 in
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight235 kg / 518 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.50-19
Rear Tyre4.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Yamaha file

The TX750A was the revised version of the model, with many engine changes aimed at curing the early reliability faults. Yamaha withdrew it from most markets after 1974 and home-market production ended after 1975, as sales never recovered. A 120 degree triple took over as the next 750.