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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''BMW R80''' | |name = '''BMW R80''' | ||
|image = | |image = [[Image:R80-7.jpg|frameless|BMW R80/7]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = [[BMW]] | |manufacturer = [[BMW]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
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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 R75/7|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. | |||
==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== | |||
[[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]] | |||
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*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] | ||
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[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R80]] | |||
[[Category:BMW R series]] | |||
[[Category:Road motorcycles]] | [[Category:Road motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | ||