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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = BMW R80
|image            = [[Image:R80-7.jpg|250px|BMW R80/7]]
|aka              =
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'[[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 R75/7|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.
==1980==
[[Image:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue]]
[[Image:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue]]
[[Image:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue]]
[[Image:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue]]
[[Image:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue]]
[[Image:1980-BMW-R80-7-Blue-9911-5.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R80/7 in Blue]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
 
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP6ES|BP6ES]]
 
 
{{BMW}}
 
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R80]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''BMW R80'''
|name            = '''BMW R80'''
|image           =
|photo           = R80-7.jpg
|aka              = R 80-7 (reduced effect), R80RT (reduced effect), R 80 RT (reduced effect), R80 (reduced effect), R 80 (reduced effect), R 80
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[BMW]]
|manufacturer    = [[BMW]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
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|fuel_system      =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      ={{sparkplug|NGK BP6ES}} `76-87 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|battery          = 8.2:1
|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>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft drive]] (cardan) <br>
|final_drive=Shaft
 
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|brakes          = Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|90/90-18}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}} '76-84 <br />{{tire|90/90-18}} `85-87 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|120/90-18}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} '76-84 <br />{{tire|120/90-18}} `85-87 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rake_trail      =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|wheelbase        =
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|fuel_capacity    = 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|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 =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          = [[BMW R80GS]]<br />[[BMW R80R]]<br />[[BMW R80RT]]<br />[[BMW R80ST]]
|competition      =
|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.   
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==
==Engine==
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==Chassis==
==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).   
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==
==In Media==
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-glory-boys#bmw-r80 The Glory Boys]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-glory-boys#bmw-r80 The Glory Boys]


== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{BMW}}
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R80]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]

Revision as of 18:19, 19 August 2019

R80-7.jpg
'BMW R80'
Manufacturer
[[BMW]]
Production 1978 - 1994
Class [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]]
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

'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

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


1986

The R80 and the BMW R65 were now the last of the air-cooled BMW twins left in production.


In Media

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.