When did the BMW are 80rt come out?
Predictably, then, when BMW launched the R80RT in 1979 as its big bore noholds-barred, turn-key touring flagship, those Touring Riders weren’t impressed. The reason was twofold: The RT was very, very expensive. And it didn’t have any …
What’s the max rpm on a BMW 80rt?
That’s a lot sportier than most econo cars. Max continuous RPM is only 7200, so it doesn’t scream and whine like the play racers. A common endearing (or irritating, depending on your point of view) feature of the BMW airheads is a very optimistic speedometer.
Is the BMW R100RT still ignored by touring riders?
Today’s R100RT is equipped much the same as its forebear; and Touring Riders have ever more Stuff for their entertainment—Factory Stuff, too, like on the glittering, awesome Honda Aspencade— and so they are still ignoring the R100RT. BMW’s response has been as predictable as the Touring Rider’s disdain.
Why was the BMW R80 GS in competition?
The BMW R80 G/S in Competition. BMW had been active in motorcycle competition understanding the “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday” principle that motorcycles that earn their street cred in competition automatically get a dose of buyer attractiveness at the same time.
What kind of engine does the BMW R80 have?
Gutsche was an enduro rider and a self-motivated off-road motorcycle enthusiast who had a background in customizing BMW bikes. In looking at his options from the existing BMW model range Gutsche decided to use the R80 engine, which was having a lot of new development work done on it at the time, and the R65’s twin-loop steel frame.
When did BMW stop making off road bikes?
BMW senior management had not been the slightest bit interested in Peres work on off-road BMW bikes and in the early 1970’s the sales of BMW motorcycles had been adequate for them to think, if it ain’t broke then don’t fix it. Now sales were declining, and something needed fixing.
How big is the fuel tank on a BMW R80?
The R80 G/S tipped the scales around the 400lb mark and came with a 5.2 US gallon steel fuel tank to give it a range of around 250 miles.