Nimbus 2510 vs BMW R80 (1985)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Nimbus 2510stacks up against the BMW R80. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNimbus 2510BMW R80
Model year19521985
Price——
Engine750 cc797 cc
Horsepower—50 hp
Fuel capacity—5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed5-speed
Front brakes—Single disc
Rear brakes—Expanding brake
Tires—90/90-18 / 120/90-18

Nimbus 2510 vs BMW R80 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Nimbus 2510 and the BMW R80 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Nimbus 2510 brings its published horsepower, while the BMW R80 counters with 50 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: