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1980 BMW 797cc R80/7 Registration no. RVW 455W Frame no. 6031766 Engine no. 6031766

Sold for £1,265 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

1980 BMW 797cc R80/7
Registration no. RVW 455W
Frame no. 6031766
Engine no. 6031766

BMW's first 'R80' (nominally 800cc) model was the R80/7, introduced in 1977 as replacement for the 750cc R75/7. Like its predecessor, the R80/7 was powered by BMW's traditional air-cooled flat-twin engine coupled to low-maintenance shaft final drive transmission. Engineered to BMW's customarily high standards, the R80/7 was far from cheap and at £1,999 (in 1978) cost around 40% more than Yamaha's similarly shaft-driven XS750 tourer. "BMW have built their reputation almost solely on the touring virtues of their flat twins, so it was a pleasant reminder when I rode the R80 that a balance of performance and ride properties can produce a versatility based on excellent rather than average capability in every department." - Bike magazine, July 1980.

Our private vendor advises us that the immediately preceding keeper sent this R80/7 to a motorcycle specialist for a comprehensive service, since when it has covered only some 5,000 miles. Benefiting from a new battery and new spark pugs, the Beemer was last used in August 2026. Offered with expired MoTs (now exempt), current V5C, invoices, and original rider's handbook.

Sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's history, originality, authenticity, mechanical condition, mileage and completeness (or otherwise) prior to bidding. It should be noted that the HPI database, records the previous colour as silver.
Offered with key

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