BMW R 80-7 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW R 80-7 motorcycle specifications include a 797 cc (48.63 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 236 kg (520.3 lb).

Key specifications

1977-1979Model years
797 ccDisplacement
236 kgWet weight
24 LFuel tank
Model years covered
197719781979
Year-specific specification changes

The 1977 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
197819799.2:1
Front brakes
19781979Dual disc

How the BMW R 80-7 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.

Displacement797 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 12% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 40th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight236 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 65th percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity24 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 25% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 88th percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement40th

797 cc — larger displacement than about 40% of BMW models.

Wet weight65th

236 kg — heavier than about 65% of BMW models, or lighter than about 35%.

Fuel capacity88th

24 L — larger than about 88% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 797 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.20:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 797 cc (48.63 cu in)
Bore × stroke 84.8 x 70.6 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio 8.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 236 kg (520.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 24.00 L (6.34 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 186.0 km/h (115.6 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.