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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = BMW R80 | |||
|photo = R80-7.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = BMW | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1978 - 1994 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Road | |||
|engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 84.8mm x 70.6mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 110 mph (177 km/h) | |||
|power = 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 6500RPM | |||
|torque = 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 3750RPM | |||
|fuel_system = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug ={{sparkplug|NGK BP6ES}} `76-87 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YIX30L-BS}} `76-87 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |||
|final_drive=Shaft | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} '76-84 <br />{{tire|90/90-18}} `85-87 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '76-84 <br />{{tire|120/90-18}} `85-87 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = 31.77 inches (807 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 418.88 pounds (190.0 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 210.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|oil_filter = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-161}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[BMW R80GS]]<br />[[BMW R80R]]<br />[[BMW R80RT]]<br />[[BMW R80ST]] | |||
|competition = | |||
|air_filter={{airfilter|K&N BM-0300}} `84-95<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[BMW]] R80''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1978 and 1994. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 3750 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 6500 RPM. | |||
==Overview== | |||
'[[BMW|BMW]] have built their reputation almost solely on the touring virtues of their flat twins, so it was a pleasant reminder when I rode the R80 that a balance of performance and ride properties can produce a versatility based on excellent rather than average capability in every department.' - Bike magazine, July 1980. BMW's first 'R80' (nominally 800cc) model was the R80/7 introduced in 1977 as replacement for the 750cc [[BMW R75|BMW R75/7]]. Like its predecessor, the R80/7 was powered by BMW's traditional air-cooled flat-twin engine coupled to low-maintenance shaft final drive transmission. Engineered to BMW's customarily high standards, the R80/7 was far from cheap and in 1978 cost around 40% more than [[Yamaha]]'s similarly shaft-driven [[Yamaha XS750|XS750]] tourer. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 84.8mm [[bore]] x 70.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 797.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 90/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The R80 was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 418.88 pounds (190.0 Kg). | |||
==1980== | ==1980== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
< | File:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue | ||
File:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue | |||
File:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue | |||
File:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue | |||
File:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue | |||
File:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-5.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue | |||
</gallery> | |||
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP6ES|BP6ES]] | *Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP6ES|BP6ES]] | ||
==1986== | |||
The R80 and the [[BMW R65]] were now the last of the air-cooled BMW twins left in production. | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/minder#bmw-r80 Minder] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/mali-svet#bmw-r80 Mali svet] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/typisch-sophie#bmw-r80 Typisch Sophie] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/romanzo-siciliano#bmw-r80 Romanzo Siciliano] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/zwei-munchner-in-hamburg#bmw-r80 Zwei Münchner in Hamburg] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/antonia-zwischen-liebe-und-macht#bmw-r80 Antonia - Zwischen Liebe und Macht] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-glory-boys#bmw-r80 The Glory Boys] | |||
== References == | |||
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[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R80]] | [[Category:BMW motorcycles|R80]] | ||
[[Category:BMW R series]] | [[Category:BMW R series]] | ||
[[Category:Road motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] |
Latest revision as of 20:11, 23 November 2019
BMW R80 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1978 - 1994 |
Class | Road |
Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 84.8mm x 70.6mm |
Top Speed | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Horsepower | 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 6500RPM |
Torque | 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 3750RPM |
Air Filter | K&N BM-0300 `84-95[1] |
Spark Plug | NGK BP6ES `76-87 [2] |
Battery | YUASA YIX30L-BS `76-87 [2] |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
Front Tire | 3.25-19 '76-84 90/90-18 `85-87 [2] |
Rear Tire | 4.00-18 '76-84 120/90-18 `85-87 [2] |
Seat Height | 31.77 inches (807 mm) |
Weight | 418.88 pounds (190.0 Kg) (dry), 210.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-161[1] |
Fuel Capacity | 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) |
Related | BMW R80GS BMW R80R BMW R80RT BMW R80ST |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The BMW R80 was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by BMW between 1978 and 1994. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max torque was 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 3750 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Overview[edit | edit source]
'BMW have built their reputation almost solely on the touring virtues of their flat twins, so it was a pleasant reminder when I rode the R80 that a balance of performance and ride properties can produce a versatility based on excellent rather than average capability in every department.' - Bike magazine, July 1980. BMW's first 'R80' (nominally 800cc) model was the R80/7 introduced in 1977 as replacement for the 750cc BMW R75/7. Like its predecessor, the R80/7 was powered by BMW's traditional air-cooled flat-twin engine coupled to low-maintenance shaft final drive transmission. Engineered to BMW's customarily high standards, the R80/7 was far from cheap and in 1978 cost around 40% more than Yamaha's similarly shaft-driven XS750 tourer.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 84.8mm bore x 70.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 797.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90-18 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The R80 was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 418.88 pounds (190.0 Kg).
1980[edit | edit source]
- Spark Plug: NGK BP6ES
1986[edit | edit source]
The R80 and the BMW R65 were now the last of the air-cooled BMW twins left in production.
In Media[edit | edit source]
- Minder
- Mali svet
- Typisch Sophie
- Romanzo Siciliano
- Zwei Münchner in Hamburg
- Antonia - Zwischen Liebe und Macht
- The Glory Boys
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
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