Photo: Road Burner Garage
The result of Road Burner Garage’s painstaking efforts is truly staggering.
Back in the day, BMW Motorrad’s R80/7 earned a fearsome reputation, thanks to its classy design language and solid performance. A 1978 model in Bavaria’s lineup is brought to life by a fierce four-stroke boxer-twin powerplant, with two valves per cylinder and a solid displacement of 797cc.
This malicious piece of air-cooled machinery will produce up to 50 hp at 6,500 rpm, while 43 pound-feet (58 Nm) of twisting force will be achieved at approximately 4,000 rpm. The engine’s power travels to a shaft final drive by means of a five-speed transmission.
A steel double cradle frame is tasked with holding the powertrain’s components in place. Up front, it rests on a set of telescopic hydraulic forks, accompanied by dual shock absorbers and a double-sided swingarm on the opposite end. Stopping power is taken care of by dual 260 mm (10.24 inches) brake discs and single-piston calipers at the front, along with a 200 mm (7.87 inches) drum module at the rear.
All things considered, this bad boy must be one hell of a donor to work with when seeking to craft a breathtaking bespoke entity. As such, the Frenchmen over at Road Burner Garage proceeded to treat one such creature to an extensive makeover during the first few months of 2019.
For starters, they fabricated a loop-style subframe, which hosts an LED taillight kit and a curvy fiberglass tail section that keeps things looking rad. To achieve the desired stance, the following step consisted of lowering R80/7’s hydraulic forks by 3.93 inches (100 mm).
The restored gas tank wears a Monza flip-up filler cap for a touch of vintage glory, while a pair of clip-on handlebars and a tiny Motogadget gauge bring about some intriguing cafe racer vibes. Furthermore, the brakes received a selection of modern items and the engine got to enjoy a comprehensive refurbish, besides K&N air filters.
Motogadget’s catalogue was also raided for M-Blaze bar-end turn signals, aftermarket switches and a top-shelf M-unit. Last but not least, grippy Shinko tires, cast alloy BMW badges and a neatly upholstered leather saddle round out the finishing touches.
This, right here, is an outstanding display of moto craftsmanship at its finest!
This malicious piece of air-cooled machinery will produce up to 50 hp at 6,500 rpm, while 43 pound-feet (58 Nm) of twisting force will be achieved at approximately 4,000 rpm. The engine’s power travels to a shaft final drive by means of a five-speed transmission.
A steel double cradle frame is tasked with holding the powertrain’s components in place. Up front, it rests on a set of telescopic hydraulic forks, accompanied by dual shock absorbers and a double-sided swingarm on the opposite end. Stopping power is taken care of by dual 260 mm (10.24 inches) brake discs and single-piston calipers at the front, along with a 200 mm (7.87 inches) drum module at the rear.
All things considered, this bad boy must be one hell of a donor to work with when seeking to craft a breathtaking bespoke entity. As such, the Frenchmen over at Road Burner Garage proceeded to treat one such creature to an extensive makeover during the first few months of 2019.
For starters, they fabricated a loop-style subframe, which hosts an LED taillight kit and a curvy fiberglass tail section that keeps things looking rad. To achieve the desired stance, the following step consisted of lowering R80/7’s hydraulic forks by 3.93 inches (100 mm).
The restored gas tank wears a Monza flip-up filler cap for a touch of vintage glory, while a pair of clip-on handlebars and a tiny Motogadget gauge bring about some intriguing cafe racer vibes. Furthermore, the brakes received a selection of modern items and the engine got to enjoy a comprehensive refurbish, besides K&N air filters.
Motogadget’s catalogue was also raided for M-Blaze bar-end turn signals, aftermarket switches and a top-shelf M-unit. Last but not least, grippy Shinko tires, cast alloy BMW badges and a neatly upholstered leather saddle round out the finishing touches.
This, right here, is an outstanding display of moto craftsmanship at its finest!
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