R 80

1993 BMW R 80 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1993 BMW R 80 motorcycle, BMW utilizes a 797 cc (48.6 cu in) two cylinder boxer, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 57.9 Nm (42.7 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 62.7 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the R 80 measures 190 kg (419 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.8 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 807 mm (31.8 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1984 to 1994, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.