Editing BMW R80

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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       = Fram CH6060
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          = [[BMW R80GS]]<br />[[BMW R80R]]<br />[[BMW R80RT]]<br />[[BMW R80ST]]
|competition      =
}}

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==
<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]]

==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]

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