At the request of a number of export markets in Europe, a second and smaller version of the BMW R 100 R roadster was launched with the BMW R 80 R in 1992. The 800 cc Boxer engine had lower emissions, and the R 80 R succeeded in overcoming, for example, the registration barriers in Switzerland whereas the 1000 cc twin-valve Boxer motorcycle could no longer be marketed there due to the modified framework conditions. In order to achieve reasonably feasible volumes, the R 80 R was also marketed in Germany generating 50 hp and in a version initially derated to 27 hp for beginners and motorcycle schools.