BMW R80/7

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BMW R 80/7
Manufacturer
BMW
Production 1978 - 1980
Class Naked
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 83.8mm x 83.8mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower 54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Spark Plug NGK BP6ES
Battery YUASA Y60-N24AL-B
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual

Final Drive: shaft

Clutch: dry, single plate, diaphragm spring
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: dual 260mm discs, 1-piston calipers
Rear: 200mm drum
Front Tire 3.25-H19
Rear Tire 4.00-H18
Wheelbase 57.72 inches (1466 mm)
Length 87.01 inches (2210 mm)
Width 29.41 inches (747 mm)
Seat Height 31.89 inches (810 mm)
Weight 215.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The BMW R 80/7 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by BMW between 1978 and 1980. Max torque was 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 797.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate, diaphragm spring.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25 - H19 front tire and a 4.00 - H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 260mm discs, 1-piston calipers in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The wheelbase was 57.72 inches (1466 mm) long.

1978 BMW R 80/7[edit | edit source]

1978 BMW R 80/7 1978 BMW R 80/7

The 1977 BMW R 80/7 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 797cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 50 horsepower and 58 Nm of torque. It comes with features such as a dual seat, a dual exhaust system, an analogue instrument panel, a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, laced wheels, a large headlight, front and rear blinkers, a small tail-light and a center stand.


1980 - 1984 BMW R 80/7[edit | edit source]

1980 - 1984 BMW R 80/7

The 1980 BMW R 80/7 is a powerful naked machine, sure to fit the needs of those riders who appreciate performance in a safe and reliable package. It comes with standard fittings such as a dual seat, a dual exhaust system, an analogue instrument panel, a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, laced wheels, a large headlight, front and rear blinkers, a small tail-light and a center stand.

In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 797cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 55 horsepower and 64 Nm of torque.


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