TX 750

1972 Yamaha TX 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's naked motorcycle platform, the 1972 Yamaha TX 750 features a 744 cc (45.4 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 51 HP (37.2 kW) at 7,240 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.5 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 TX 750 measures 240 kg (529 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.71 kg per horsepower). The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 186 km/h (116 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha 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.