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1979 BMW R 80-7 (reduced effect)

797 cc · 50 hp

Ride character

How this bike feels on the axes that matter

These scores are estimates.

Off-roadRoadComfortSpeedAgilityTouring

Character map

Estimated from category and catalog specs, scored 0–100.

Strongest axes

Strongest

Speed

71

Runner-up

Road

71
Highway pace71
Everyday street riding71

Trade-offs

Off-road29
Touring56

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Best for

StrongestTrack

Where this bike tends to fit: city, touring, daily use, and more.

Track
%69Best
City
%68
Cornering
%67
Daily
%67
Touring
%58
Passenger
%58

Strongest fit: Track (%69).

Who this bike is for

Rider fit: experience, purpose, and who may struggle.

Experience
Intermediate
Riding purpose
Daily
Physical
Balanced seat height, Heavy body
Character
Balanced

May not be suitable

New beginnersExpecting low fuel consumptionHeavy city traffic

BMW R 80-7 (reduced effect) Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
797 cc
Power
50 hp
Engine Type
Boxer
Valves / Cylinder
2
Engine Details
Boxer | OHV
Power / Weight
0.212 hp/kg

Cooling & Starter

Cooling System
Air-cooled

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 5-speed
Transmission
Shaft

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire
3.25-19
Rear Tire
4.00-18

Dimensions & Weight

Wet Weight
236 kg

Reviews & Ratings

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