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Yangtze 750 Spezial A (with Sidecar) - 1990 Specifications and Reviews
The 1990 Yangtze 750 Spezial A is a heavyweight sidecar motorcycle designed for practical, long-distance touring and cargo carrying. Its air-cooled boxer engine delivers modest but reliable power, while the shaft drive and sturdy frame make it ideal for riders seeking dependable, no-nonsense transportation over varied terrain.
General information | |
| Category | Unspecified category |
| Year | 1990 |
| Model | Yangtze 750 Spezial A (with sidecar) |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Standing valves |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore x stroke | 78.0 x 78.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression | 5.7:1 |
| Power | 24.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer |
| Capacity: | 745.00 ccm (45.46 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 350.0 kg (771.6 pounds) |
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Yangtze 750 Spezial A (with Sidecar) dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 3.75-19 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 3.75-19 |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 90.0 km/h (55.9 mph) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Fuel capacity | 23.00 litres (6.08 gallons) |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
24 hp
Peak Power
55.9 mph
Top Speed
Best For
Track5%
City25%
Cornering10%
Daily Riding30%
Touring40%
Passenger70%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This rig is best suited to riders who have specifically learned to handle a sidecar rig, since it behaves nothing like a solo motorcycle and pulls hard to one side under power and braking. |
| Purpose | Built as a utilitarian, low-speed people-and-cargo hauler rather than a performance machine, with a top speed of just 90 km/h and modest 24 hp on tap. |
| Rider Fit | Riding this rig demands real physical strength and constant muscular input at the handlebars to counteract the sidecar's pull, especially at low speed and when turning. |
| Character | It has a rugged, old-world charm with its air-cooled flat-twin thump, shaft drive simplicity, and drum brakes, evoking classic sidecar touring rather than any thrill of speed. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not the machine for anyone seeking quick handling, high speed, or an easy first ride, as its sidecar setup and modest power make it slow, heavy, and demanding to control. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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