BMW R 80 R: review, history, specs

Class: heritage
Production: 1991-1994
Related: BMW R100R
Successor: BMW R850R

BMW R 80 R (Europe), 1991-1994

Specifications


BMW R80R: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2210 mm / 87,0 in
Overall width1000 mm / 39,4 in
Overall height1190 mm / 46,8 in
Seat height800 mm / 31,5 in
Wheelbase1495 mm / 58,8 in
Ground clearance200 mm / 7,9 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight217 kg / 477 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Front suspension, travelTelescopic fork, 135 mm / 5,3 in
Rear suspension, travelBMW Paralever, 135 mm / 5,3 in
Front tire size110/80-V18
Rear tire size140/80-V17
Front brakeSingle / Double disc, 285 mm, 4-piston caliper
Rear brakeDrum
Fuel capacity24,0 l / 6,3 US gal
Fuel economy / consumption4,7 l / 100 km (50 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangementFlat twin (boxer)
Bore & Stroke84,8 x 70,6 mm
Displacement797,5 cm³ (48,7 cu in)
Compression ratio8.2:1
Valve trainOHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power50,0 hp (37,0 kW) / 6500 rpm
Max. torque61,0 Nm (6,2 kg-m) / 3750 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)6,0 sec.2
Top speed168 km/h (104 mph)3
Fuel system (type)Carburetor, 2x Bing V 64/32/349 – 64/32/350
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchSingle dry plate, cable operated
Transmission5-speed
Final driveShaft
Gear ratio

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ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemContact free electronic ignition (Bosch)
AlternatorAlternator Bosch 240W
Battery capacity

Images


BMW R80R: images, gallery.

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Videos


BMW R80R: video.

Links

  1. bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW R80R Specifications”, Fuel Consumption at 90 km/h
  2. bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW R80R Specifications”, Acceleration 0 – 100 Kph / 62 mph
  3. bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW R80R Specifications”, Top Speed