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'Yamaha GX 750'
Manufacturer
[[Yamaha]]
Production 1976
Class [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
Engine
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 3-cylinders
Bore / Stroke 68.6mm x 68.6mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Horsepower 67.05 HP (50.0 KW) @ 7000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Clutch: Wet multi-discs
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight 242.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha GX 750 was a Air-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 3-cylinders Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1976. Claimed horsepower was 67.05 HP (50.0 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine

A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 747.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks.

1976 - 1980 Yamaha GX 750

1976 - 1980 Yamaha GX 750 1976 - 1980 Yamaha GX 750

The GX 750, introduced in 1976, got a 3 into 2 muffler and 67HP, while its GX 750 brother had only 60 HP. This model adopted unique Yamaha technologies in features like its compact, laterally-aligned DOHC 3-cylinder engine and a maintenance-free shaft drive. The next year the GX750II was introduced with a 3 into 2 muffler and a big boost in power up to 67 hp.