| MODEL | BMW R 80/7 1980 - 1984 |
| Year | 1980 - 1984 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 84.8 x 70.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 40 kW / 55 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 62.5 Nm / 46.1 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | Battery ignition |
| Induction | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic forks, 200 mm / 7.9 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Long swinging arm with adjustable struts, 125 mm / 4.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 260 mm discs, 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | 200 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2210 mm / 87.0 in |
| Overall Width | 746 mm / 29.4 in |
| Overall Height | 1080 mm / 42.5 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 57.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 215 kg / 474 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 - H19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 - H18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph |
The later R 80/7 in its 55 hp high-compression form, the stronger of the two outputs BMW offered. From model year 1981 the boxer gained Nikasil-coated cylinders and Brembo fixed front calipers, and electronic Hall-sensor ignition replaced the contact breaker. It remained BMW's mid-size twin-shock tourer until the Monolever R 80 took over in 1984.
