Description
This motorcycle is Lot 63 to be auctioned by Bonhams at the Timed-Online January Sale, please see the Bonhams website for full details. The timed online auction runs between January 17th through January 27th, with lots closing from midday January 27th 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 22nd January 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, by appointment only at Bonhams Milton Keynes.
Lot 63
1979 BMW 797cc R80/ 7
Registration no. YYE 217T
Frame no. 6027712 R80/ 7
Engine no. 6027712
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.
Part of a recent barn-find discovery, this BMW R80/ 7 was first registered on 1st February 1979 and has 91, 337 miles showing on the odometer. Our private vendor acquired the BMW in June 1996 from a Potters Bar-based owner. Last taxed in 2003, the machine has had seven previous owners according to the DVLA database and was previously orange/ black (per HPI). It last ran approximately 15 years ago and its mechanical condition is not known. Offered for recommissioning and/ or restoration and sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with old/ current V5/ V5C documents and a Haynes manual.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
