BMW R 80 ST Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW R 80 ST motorcycle specifications include a 797 cc (48.63 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 197 kg (434.3 lb).

Key specifications

1982-1984Model years
797 ccDisplacement
50 hpPower
197 kgWet weight
19 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198219831984

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1982 baseline were found in the available data.

How the BMW R 80 ST 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.

Engine power50 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

About 39% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 35th percentile across BMW models.

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 weight197 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 13% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 22nd percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 55th 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.

Engine power35th

50 hp — more powerful than about 35% of BMW models with power data.

Displacement40th

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

Wet weight22nd

197 kg — heavier than about 22% of BMW models, or lighter than about 78%.

Fuel capacity55th

19 L — larger than about 55% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 797 cc • Air cooled • 50 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 120/90-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-19
Rear tire size 120/90-18
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.254 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 253.8 hp/tonne
Specific power 62.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.20:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 797 cc (48.63 cu in)
Power 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 84.8 x 70.6 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio 8.2:1
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 100/90-19
Rear tire 120/90-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 197 kg (434.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 172.0 km/h (106.9 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.