BMW R 80 RT (1982-1983) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R 80 RT was a touring motorcycle created by BMW from 1982 to 1995, powered by a two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine. From 1984, the bike was made with a monolever system on the rear. In addition, from 1982 to 1995, the maker produced over 29,350 units.

The bikes manufactured from 1982 to 1984 were a slimmed version of its larger sister, the R 100 RT. Some differences between the 80 RT and 100 RT included a single color paint job without typical black edges, no paint on the cylinder covers, the cylinder crash bar was special accessories, as well as the suitcase holder, and a drum brake instead of a disc brake on the rear wheel.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard features, such as a full fairing, a large windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a small luggage rack, a dual exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, and multi-spoke aluminum wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1982 BMW R 80 RT had installed a 797cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered an output power of 50 hp at 6,500 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

The power was redirected to the rear wheel through a five-speed manual transmission and a final shaft drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 171 kph (106 mph).