Yamaha

YAMAHA TX 750 1973

YAMAHA TX 750 1973
YAMAHA TX 750 1973 · Photo: 先徒隗始, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA TX 750 1973
Year1973
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

In 1973 the TX750 carried on with the Omni-Phase balanced twin while Yamaha worked through its early reliability problems with revised oiling parts. Production was split into two batches that year. Reviewers praised its smoothness but found performance modest next to the Honda 750 four.