The BMW R 80/7 embodies the essence of BMW’s slow-burning evolution, with a lineage tracing back to the 750. This 1978 iteration, essentially a bored-out R75, boasts a duplex endless timing chain, contact breakers, and mechanical advance/retard, all set amidst wire wheels and a solid shaft.
The bike’s robust front suspension features a beefed-up design, with reduced damping rod holes from four to two, while the British police’s influence is evident in the addition of a second disc on the front.
All engines feature the S model’s 9:1 compression ratio, and the Kinematics gearchange, though not entirely successful, marked an attempt to improve shifting dynamics. Cast wheels and Brembo brake calipers were later introduced, with the bike undergoing a major overhaul in late 1979.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Engine Capacity
797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in.
Max Power
36.4 kw / 50 hp
Max Torque
58 Nm / 5.9 kgf-m / 43 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
6.3 US gallons / 24.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
473 lbs / 215 kg
Seat Height
31.9 inches / 810 mm
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
BMW R 80/7
Year
1977-79
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
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