The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: trolle on April 21, 2007, 09:43:52 AM

Title: A little quiz, no awards just the honor.
Post by: trolle on April 21, 2007, 09:43:52 AM

Have any of you in the States seen one like this? (It is from 1981 and I just met it and its owner today at our club spring rally.)

greetings from a sunny and slightly cold north, perfect for driving though.


trolle

Title: Re: A little quiz, no awards just the honor.
Post by: NC Steve on April 21, 2007, 10:05:15 AM

Yes indeed, that's an R80ST, or is in the States, anyway.
Much sought after, few in numbers,  but appearing on Ebay, ibmwr.org, etc. occasionally.
If it's for sale and won't break the bank, buy it!!

Title: Re: A little quiz, no awards just the honor.
Post by: SCJJR65 on April 21, 2007, 01:54:29 PM

I always thought that bike, or an R80GS would be an ideal 2nd bike to own, especially for an Airhead!!   I don't know why the R80ST didn't catch on better in the states, to be honest.  It was light and nimble for an 800.  I rode one several years ago, and thought it was a sweet ride!  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: A little quiz, no awards just the honor.
Post by: thrang on April 22, 2007, 10:36:37 AM

I've always had a hankering for one of the 80ST's. They combine the punch of an 80 with the nimble handling of a 65, and the one I got a go was a cracking bike especially on the twisty lakeland passes.

Title: Re: A little quiz, no awards just the honor.
Post by: nhmaf on April 22, 2007, 08:06:33 PM

I myself was also looking for an R80ST when I found a good deal on my R65LS.
The R65Ls is fun, too, but I still drool over R80STs when I see them.   I bet
they might be even more fun with an R100 engine bolted into it...
 ::)

Title: Re: A little quiz, no awards just the honor.
Post by: NC Steve on April 22, 2007, 09:17:20 PM

Yeah, the R80-series in general are great bikes. They've got the same 50 hp as the R65s, but more torque for a stronger grunt, and taller gearing for more relaxed freeway flying.
Smooooooooooooooooth as glass too!

I could be quite happy with an R80, ST or otherwise...[smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: A little quiz, no awards just the honor.
Post by: NC Steve on April 25, 2007, 06:36:58 AM

Speaking of which, check out this '84 ST in Rhode Island.
The bike has a lot of pluses overall and would probably make a good ride, but, for some strange reason, the owner left it outside for eight years :o, so there's a "bit" of corrosion here and there.
Damn shame...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-R80ST-Very-rare-and-desirable_W0QQitemZ270113170622QQihZ017QQcategoryZ49977QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: A little quiz, no awards just the honor.
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on April 26, 2007, 06:19:26 PM

I like it.  A lot.

Title: Re: A little quiz, no awards just the honor.
Post by: trolle on April 29, 2007, 12:03:19 PM

If I ever get the money the r80st is on my list of things to buy!

greetings from a very sunny north

trolle