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.
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
- ValvesValve train:OHV, variableValves per cylinder:2
- Fuel and ignitionSparks per cylinder:1Fuel 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 measuresLength:85.6 inchWidth:37.8 inchHeight:58.2 inch
- Wheel base:57 inch
- Ground clearance:5.51 inch
- Seat height:31.8 inch
- WeightCurb weight:500.4 lbs
Chassis and suspension
- FrontSuspension:CartridgeSuspension travel:6.89 inchBrake:Twin Disk, Ø11.22 inchTire:90 / 90 R18 H
- RearSuspension:mono shock, Mono armSuspension travel:4.76 inchBrake:Drum, Ø7.87 inchTire:120 / 90 R18 H
- Frame type:steel, Double cradle frame
Other
- ABS available:No
- Power-to-weight ratio:0.16 KW/lbs (6.22 lbs/HP)
- Acceleration (0-60 mph):6.4 sec
- Top speed:105.63 mph
- Fuel capacity:5.81 gals
- Number of riders:2 persons