1981 BMW Models

The 1981 BMW lineup in the ddpc database: 64 models across 132 trim and powertrain configurations spanning scooter, touring, adventure, standard, sport bike, dual-sport, sport touring, sedan, cruiser, naked, from 31 to 165 horsepower. Pick a model for full specs, reliability data, and an honest buyer's brief.

2 trims · Scooter · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded · from $6,595 MSRP

C 650 GT37-38 hp

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded · from $5,695 MSRP

4 trims · Adventure · Standard · chain drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded

F 650 GS71-72 hp

2 trims · Adventure · chain drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded · from $7,995 MSRP

F 650 S31-68 hp

2 trims · Adventure · rear wheel drive · chain drive · regular unleaded

F 700 GS53-115 hp

2 trims · Adventure · shaft drive · all wheel drive · regular unleaded · from $7,295 MSRP

2 trims · Sport Bike · rear wheel drive · chain drive · regular unleaded

2 trims · Adventure · chain drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded

F 800 GT65-115 hp

2 trims · Touring · all wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded · from $7,295 MSRP

2 trims · Sport Bike · rear wheel drive · chain drive · regular unleaded

2 trims · Touring · chain drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded

2 trims · Dual-Sport · chain drive · regular unleaded

2 trims · Adventure · shaft drive · all wheel drive · regular unleaded · from $7,195 MSRP

G 650 GS71-72 hp

2 trims · Dual-Sport · rear wheel drive · chain drive · regular unleaded · from $7,995 MSRP

K 100 LT85-92 hp

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded · from $13,498 MSRP

K 100 RS75-85 hp

2 trims · Sport Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded · from $13,498 MSRP

K 100 RT75-85 hp

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded · from $13,498 MSRP

K 1100 LT75-95 hp

2 trims · Touring · shaft drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded

2 trims · Sport Touring

2 trims · Standard · chain drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded · from $14,998 MSRP

K 1200 GT75-98 hp

2 trims · Sport Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

K 1200 LT75-98 hp

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

K 1200 RS135 hp

2 trims · Sport Touring · chain drive · rear wheel drive · premium unleaded (recommended), regular unleaded

K 1200 S75-136 hp

2 trims · Sport Bike · chain drive · rear wheel drive · premium unleaded (recommended), regular unleaded

K 130095-125 hp

2 trims · Standard · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended) · from $14,995 MSRP

K 1300 GT95-125 hp

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended) · from $14,995 MSRP

K 1300 S157-165 hp

2 trims · Sport Bike · rear wheel drive · chain drive · regular unleaded, premium unleaded (required)

K 1600 GT125-160 hp

2 trims · Touring · belt drive · all wheel drive · premium unleaded (recommended), regular unleaded

K 1600 GTL125-160 hp

2 trims · Touring · all wheel drive · belt drive · regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended)

1 trim · Standard · shaft drive · regular unleaded · from $13,498 MSRP

1 trim · Touring

2 trims · Touring · shaft drive · regular unleaded

2 trims · Sport Touring

6 trims · Sedan · Standard · Sport Touring · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded · from $10,498 MSRP

R 100 GS56-67 hp

2 trims · Adventure · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

R 100 RS67-85 hp

2 trims · Sport Bike · rear wheel drive · chain drive · regular unleaded

R 100 RT56-75 hp

2 trims · Touring · shaft drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded

2 trims · Touring · shaft drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded

R 1100 GS75-78 hp

2 trims · Adventure · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

R 1100 RS75-78 hp

2 trims · Sport Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

R 1100 RT92-95 hp

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

R 1100 S92-95 hp

2 trims · Sport Bike · chain drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded

2 trims · Touring

R 1150 GS110-115 hp

2 trims · Adventure · shaft drive · rear wheel drive · premium unleaded (required) · from $14,995 MSRP

R 1150 RS74-98 hp

2 trims · Sport Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

R 1150 RT74-98 hp

2 trims · Touring · shaft drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded

R 120085-125 hp

2 trims · Touring · shaft drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded

R 1200 C95-98 hp

2 trims · Touring · shaft drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded

R 1200 CL85-95 hp

2 trims · Cruiser · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

R 1200 GS95-125 hp

2 trims · Adventure · shaft drive · all wheel drive · regular unleaded

R 1200 RT85-125 hp

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

R 1200 S135-136 hp

2 trims · Sport Bike · rear wheel drive · chain drive · premium unleaded (required) · from $12,795 MSRP

R 1200 ST75-86 hp

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded · from $14,998 MSRP

2 trims · Cruiser · shaft drive · rear wheel drive · regular unleaded · from $6,198 MSRP

R 65 LS47-51 hp

2 trims · Sedan · Standard · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

2 trims · Standard · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

R 80 GS54-56 hp

2 trims · Adventure · all wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

R 80 RT45-54 hp

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

R 80 ST54-56 hp

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded

2 trims · Sport Touring

2 trims · Touring · rear wheel drive · shaft drive · regular unleaded · from $8,995 MSRP

2 trims · Naked · chain drive · rear wheel drive · premium unleaded (required) · from $13,750 MSRP

S 1000157-165 hp

2 trims · Sport Bike · rear wheel drive · chain drive · premium unleaded (required) · from $12,995 MSRP

S 1000 RR157 hp

2 trims · Sport Bike · rear wheel drive · chain drive · regular unleaded, premium unleaded (required)