BMW R 80 1981 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1981 BMW R 80

BMW R 80 1981 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 80
Year1981
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SpecificationValue
Year1981
AlternatorBosch 12 V/280 W
Average Consumption5.9 L/100 km / 17.0 km// / 40 mpg
Bore x Stroke84.8 x 70.6 mm
Capacity797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in.
ClutchDry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
DimensionsLength 2175 mm / 88.6 in Width 800 mm / 31.2 in Height 1106 mm / 43.5 in
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Final DriveShaft
Front Brakes2 x ∅260mm discs, 1 piston caliper
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic forks.
Front Tyre90/90-17
Front WheelMTH 2.50 x 17E
Front Wheel Travel175 mm / 6.8 in
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 gal
Gear Ratio1st 4.40 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.51 in
IgnitionBattery ignition
Induction2 x Bing constant depression carburetors
Max Power50 hp / 36.4 KW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque58 Nm / 5.9 kgf-m / 42 ft lb @ 5500 rpm
Rear BrakesSingle ∅200mm Drum
Rear SuspensionLong swinging arm with adjustable strut.
Rear Tyre120/90-18
Rear WheelMTH 2.50 x 18E
Rear Wheel Ratio1:3.20 or 1 3.36
Rear Wheel Travel125 mm / 4.9 in
Spark PlugBosch W 7 D / Beru14-7DU / Champion N9YC
Standing ¼ Mile14.5 sec
StartingElectric
Top Speed180 km/h / 112 mph
Transmission5 Speed
Wet Weight210 Kg / 462 lbs
Wheelbase1447 mm / 56.9 in