BMW R80RT Mono

Touring is an acquired taste, but once you've adjusted your palate to the idea if going not very fast, for very long distances, one's aspirations inevitable ascent towards owning something big 'n' brash.

Model year

1991

Type

Touring

Make

BMW

Engine Power

49.63 HP (36.5 kW) @ 6500 rpm

Top Speed

105.63 mph

Technical Specifications

Engine and transmission

Engine type:
2 cylinders, 4-stroke, Boxer
Displacement:
798 cc (48.76 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke:
3.34 inch × 2.78 inch (oversquare - shortstroke)
Cooling system:
Air cooled
Power:
49.63 HP (36.5 kW) @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
58 Nm (42.78 lb-ft) @ 4000 rpm
Throttle:
Cable operated
Valves
Valve train:
OHV, variable
Valves per cylinder:
2
Fuel and ignition
Sparks per cylinder:
1
Fuel supply system:
Carburetor
Compression:
8.2:1
Engine mounting:
Longitudinal
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Gear box:
Manual 5-speed
Clutch:
Dry, single plate, cable operated
Final drive:
Shaft
Spark plug pipe type:
Bosch, W 7 DC
Starter:
Electric

Dimensions

Physical measures
Length:
85.6 inch
Width:
37.8 inch
Height:
58.2 inch
Wheel base:
57 inch
Ground clearance:
5.51 inch
Seat height:
31.8 inch
Weight
Curb weight:
500.4 lbs

Chassis and suspension

Front
Suspension:
Cartridge
Suspension travel:
6.89 inch
Brake:
Twin Disk, Ø11.22 inch
Tire:
90 / 90 R18 H
Rear
Suspension:
mono shock, Mono arm
Suspension travel:
4.76 inch
Brake:
Drum, Ø7.87 inch
Tire:
120 / 90 R18 H
Frame type:
steel, Double cradle frame