Yangtze 750 Spezial A (with Sidecar) - 1991 Specifications and Reviews

The 1991 Yangtze 750 Spezial A is a rugged Chinese-built sidecar motorcycle featuring a 745cc air-cooled boxer twin engine producing 24 horsepower. Best suited for practical, budget-conscious riders needing reliable transportation and cargo capacity, this shaft-drive machine is known for its sturdy construction and exceptional value proposition in the sidecar category.

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General information

CategoryUnspecified category
Year1991
ModelYangtze 750 Spezial A (with sidecar)

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveShaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox4-speed
Cooling systemAir
Fuel controlStanding valves
Valves per cylinder2
Bore x stroke78.0 x 78.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches)
Compression5.7:1
Power24.00
Stroke4
Engine typeTwo cylinder boxer
Capacity:745.00 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc350.0 kg (771.6 pounds)
 
 

Yangtze 750 Spezial A (with Sidecar) dimensions and frame

Rear brakesExpanding brake
Front brakesExpanding brake
Rear tyre dimensions3.75-19
Front tyre dimensions3.75-19

Speed and acceleration

Top speed90.0 km/h (55.9 mph)
 
 

Other specs

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Fuel capacity23.00 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 ForThis 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.
PurposeBuilt 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 FitRiding 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.
CharacterIt 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 ForThis 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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