Naked Motorcycles
1981BMW R 80/7
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The 1981 BMW R 80/7 is a German roadster powered by a 798cc air-cooled four-stroke flat twin making 50 hp and 58 Nm. It weighs 215 kg wet and has a 5-speed gearbox and a 24-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 797.5 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 215.0 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Power
- 50.0 HP (36.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A naked bike from BMW, built around a 798cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →49
out of 100Average
The BMW R 80/7 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 85.2% of the time, 0.2 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 49% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
85.2%Passed first time
6.4%Failed outright
8.4%Fixed during test
40,000Typical miles
656Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
43
56
19791980
Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW R 100 CS | 93 Excellent | 116 |
| 2 | Ducati 900 SS Hailwood-Replica | 57 Average | 243 |
| 3 | BMW R 80/7 | 49 Average | 656 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Z 1000 J | 42 Average | 181 |
| 5 | Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 | 34 Below average | 158 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD | 32 Below average | 195 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 797.5 ccm
- Power
- 50.0 HP (36.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 58.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2326 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 84.8 x 70.6 mm
- Compression
- 8.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Battery ignition
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1465 mm
- Overall length
- 2210 mm
- Overall width
- 746 mm
- Overall height
- 1080 mm
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Wet weight
- 215.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 24.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic hydraulic forks
- Rear suspension
- Long swinging arm with adjustable strut.
- Front wheel travel
- 200 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2 x ∅260mm Discs, 1 piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single ∅200mm drum
- Rear brakes diameter
- 200 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 798 cc | 798 cc | 798 cc | 798 cc | 798 cc |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 24 L | 24 L | 24 L | 24 L | 24 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 56 Average | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW R 80/7?
The 1981 BMW R 80/7 has a Capacity of 797.5 ccm (48.67 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW R 80/7 have?
The 1981 BMW R 80/7 has a Power of 50.0 HP (36.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW R 80/7 have?
The 1981 BMW R 80/7 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW R 80/7?
The 1981 BMW R 80/7 has a Torque of 58.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM.
How much does the BMW R 80/7 weigh?
The 1981 BMW R 80/7 has a Wet weight of 215.0 kg (474.0 pounds).
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