This 1979 BMW R80/7 is said to have remained in storage for several years under prior ownership, and recommissioning work in May 2023 consisted of changing the fluids, overhauling the front disc brake, and adjusting the carburetors, valves, and timing in addition to replacing the speedometer cable, fuel lines, and ignition components. Finished in Burnt Orange Metallic, it is powered by a 798cc opposed twin paired with a five-speed transmission. Equipment includes an enclosed driveshaft, an electric starter, a chrome dual exhaust system, Bing carburetors, 19″ and 18″ snowflake alloy wheels, both center and side stands, and a black two-up seat along with BMW hard-sided panniers. Acquired by its current owner in 2023, this R80/7 is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of their sibling with service records, a tool kit, and a clean New York title in the owner’s name.
The bodywork is finished in Burnt Orange Metallic with gold pinstriping, and it is mounted over a steel double-cradle frame finished in black. Features include a chrome rear rack and grab bar, both center and side stands, dual mirrors, and a black vinyl-upholstered two-up seat as well as a pair of removable BMW-branded hard-sided travel cases. Close-up photos showing a dent and chipped paint at the front of the fuel tank are provided in the gallery below.
The 19″ front and 18″ rear snowflake-style alloy wheels are mounted with Pirelli MT66 tires, and braking is provided by a single front disc and a rear drum. Suspension consists of a leading-axle fork as well as dual Hagon shocks mounted to the swingarm on the left and the final-drive enclosure on the right. The fork oil was changed in May 2023, and the seller notes weeping from the left-leg seal. Brake work at that time included rebuilding the front caliper and replacing the master cylinder, hose, and pads.
MotoMeter instrumentation ahead of the chrome handlebar consists of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 7,300-rpm redline, and a panel of indicator lights. The five-digit odometer shows 6k miles, approximately 500 of which were ridden under current ownership. The speedometer cable and boot were replaced in May 2023.
The 798cc opposed twin features an electric starter, dual Bing carburetors, and a chrome dual exhaust system with a crossover tube. Factory-rated output was 55 horsepower and 47 lb-ft of torque. Work in May 2023 included cleaning and synchronizing the carburetors, changing the drivetrain lubricants, and adjusting the timing and valve clearances as well as replacing the fuel lines, spark plugs, and ignition condenser and points. The invoice for this work can be viewed in the gallery, and it also notes cylinder-compression measurements taken at that time.
Power is sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed transmission and a driveshaft enclosed within the right leg of the swingarm.
The number 6126055 stamped on the engine case matches the number stamped on the frame, an image of which can be viewed in the gallery.