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At BMW we've never believed that large biceps, astout
neck, and an ability to lift
pianos should be prerequisites
to riding a motorcycle.
Accordingly, you are looking
ata rare exception to the
800cc class: the new BMW
R80S1
A motorcycle that requires
less brawn and, some would
say, more brains to ride.
MAKE TIME IN MORE
THAN JUSTTHE
STRAIGHTAWAYS.
Enter a series oftwisties on
the STand you'll experience
a sensation unique in the
800cc category: exhilaration as
opposed to exhaustion.
The motorcycle can literally
be flicked 'instead of muscled
through turn after turn.
The reason? Partly because
the BMW R80 ST is the light- tionary single rear swing arm
est 800cc touring bike ever. that not only subtracts weight
And partly because what from the machine but adds
little weight it has is slung
50% more torsional stability
remarkably low, compliments than conventional systems.
of its horizontally opposed
In certain respects, howtwin-cylinder engine.
ever, this machine is a gratifyIn contrast to motorcycles . ingly conventional BMW
encumbered by the top-heaviPERHAPS THE MOST
ness oftheir own engines,
TIME-TESTED
the STs handling is actually
NEW MOTORCYCLE
enhanced by its motor design.
EVER INTRODUCED.
Those handling virtues are
By virtue of being a BMvv,
enhanced further by a revolu- the ST is not just another yet-
