Class: heritage
Production: 1984-1992
Predecessor: BMW R80/7
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | 1984-1992 | Name: BMW R80 Model code: 2472 |
| USA | July 1984 – July 1987 | Name: BMW R80 Model code: 2472 |
Specifications
BMW R80: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2175 mm / 85,6 in |
| Overall width | 800 mm / 31,5 in |
| Overall height | 1106 mm / 43,5 in |
| Seat height | 807 mm / 31,8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1447 mm / 56,9 in |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 210 kg / 462 lbs |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork, 175 mm / 6,9 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Monolever, 121 mm / 4,7 in |
| Front tire size | 90/90-18 (51H) |
| Rear tire size | 120/90-18 (65H) |
| Front brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum |
| Fuel capacity | 22,0 l / 5,8 US gal |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,6 l / 100 km (51 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) |
| Bore & Stroke | 84,8 x 70,6 mm |
| Displacement | 797,5 cm³ (48,7 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Valve train | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 50,0 hp (37,0 kW) / 6500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 58,0 Nm (5,9 kg-m) / 4000 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6,0 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 178 km/h (110 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Carburetor, 2x Bing V 64/32/353 – 64/32/354 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch) |
| Alternator | Alternator Bosch 280W |
| Battery capacity | |
Images
BMW R80: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW R80: video.