750 H 2 Mach IV

1974 Kawasaki 750 H 2 Mach IV Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1974 Kawasaki 750 H 2 Mach IV relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled in-line three, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 71 HP (51.8 kW) at 6,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 94.9 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 750 H 2 Mach IV measures 210 kg (463 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.96 kg per horsepower). The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 203 km/h (126 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1972 to 1974, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.