BMW R80: history, specs, pictures

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'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
Spark Plug NGK BP6ES
Battery YUASA Y60-N24AL-B
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)
Final Drive Shaft
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 90/90-18
Rear Tire 120/90-18
Seat Height 31.77 inches (807 mm)
Weight 418.88 pounds (190.0 Kg) (dry), 210.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter Fram CH6060
Fuel Capacity 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
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.


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