Class: adventure
Production: 1987-1994
Predecessor: BMW R80/7
Successor: BMW R850GS
Related: BMW R100GS
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | 1987-1989 | Name: BMW R80GS (1st generation) |
| Europe | 1990-1994 | Name: BMW R80GS (2nd generation) |
Specifications
BMW R80GS: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2290 mm / 90,1 in |
| Overall width | 1000 mm / 39,4 in |
| Overall height | 1165 mm / 45,9 in |
| Seat height | 850 mm / 33,5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1514 mm / 59,6 in |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm / 7,9 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 210 kg / 462 lbs |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork, 225 mm / 8,8 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Paralever, 180 mm / 7,1 in |
| Front tire size | 90/90-21S |
| Rear tire size | 130/80-17S |
| Front brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum |
| Fuel capacity | 26,0 l / 6,86 US gal – BMW R80GS (1st generation) 24,0 l / 6,34 US gal – BMW R80GS (2nd generation) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,7 l / 100 km (50 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) |
| Bore & Stroke | 84,8 x 70,6 mm |
| Displacement | 797,5 cm³ (48,7 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Valve train | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 50,0 hp (37,0 kW) / 6500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 61,0 Nm (6,2 kg-m) / 3750 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6,0 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 168 km/h (104 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Carburetor, 2x Bing 64/32/349-64/32/350 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch) |
| Alternator | Alternator Bosch 280W |
| Battery capacity | |
Images
BMW R80GS: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW R80GS: video.