Kawasaki H2 (1974)

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The Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV was a motorcycle produced in 1974. It was equipped with a two-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 748cc. The bike featured air-cooling, a compression ratio of 7.1:1, and oil injection lubrication. The engine’s power output was 74 horsepower at 6800 rpm and a torque of 77.4 Nm at 6500 rpm. The Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV was equipped with a Wet, multi-plate clutch, and a five-speed transmission. The frame of the motorcycle was designed with a tubular double cradle, and the suspension featured telescopic forks and dual shocks that were preload adjustable. The braking system consisted of a single 295mm disc in the front and a 203mm drum in the rear. The Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV had a top speed of 120 mph / 192 km/h and a fuel capacity of 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal. The bike weighed 192 kg / 423.2 lbs, and the standing quarter-mile time was 12.3 sec / 105 mph / 168 km/h. Acceleration from 0-60 mph took 5.0 seconds, and the bike could come to a stop from 60 mph within 111.7 ft. Overall, the Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV was a powerful motorcycle with a top speed that was impressive for its time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV

Year: 1974


Engine: Two stroke, transverse three cylinder
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 71 63 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.1:1
Lubrication: Oil injection
Induction: 3 x 30mm Mikuni VM30SC carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Battery: 12V-6AH
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 74 hp / 55.1 kW @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: 77.4 Nm / 7.9 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Gear Ratio: 1st 12.75:1 2nd 8.64:1 3rd 6.53:1 4th 5.42:1 5th 4.76:1
Frame: Tubular, double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks non adjustable
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes: Single 295mm disc
Rear Brakes: 203mm drum
Front Tyre: 8.25-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.4 in
Seat Height: 795 mm/ 31.25 in
Ground Clearance: 183 mm / 7.2 in.
Dry Weight: 192 kg / 423.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Braking 30 mph – 0: 33 ft
Braking 60 mph – 0: 111.7 ft.
Acceleration 0-30 mph: 2.9 sec.
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 5.0 sec.
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec / 105 mph / 168 km/h
Top Speed: 120 mph / 192 km/h

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