BMW R 80G/S SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
https: //www.youtube.com/embed/GHJgYquoLcs?feature=player_embedded” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen name=”I5″>
top: 0; margin-bottom:0″>For a company which had previously taken new model introductions
lightly, BMW brought the house down in revealing their latest wonder, the R80
G/S. At BMW’s invitation, over 30 curious journalists from around the globe were
assembled in the historical city of Avignon, in the south of France. In a
conference room deep within the massive medieval stone walls of the famous
Palace of the Popes, which stands as one of the most impressive historical
monuments in France, president of BMW’s Motorcycle Group, Dr. Eberhard Sarfert
and vice-president Karl Gerlinger, had the tough task of explaining the G/S’s
reason for existence. After all, what reasoning could there possibly be for
producing a so-called multi-purpose bike weighing 400 pounds and sporting an
awkWard boxer engine? Or better yet, what advantages or enticements could it
possibly have over the current crop of lightweight singles? There were obviously
none if you were to pit it head-to-head; but then the point was clearly stressed
that the G/S was not designed to compete on the same turf against the familiar
cluster of conventional “enduros,” or against anyone else for that matter. In
fact, BMW may well have dreamed up an entirely new and untouchable slot in the
market solely for its purpose.
presto: A dirt-going dual-purpose bike which could
likely circle the globe without even breathing hard.
long time: The G/S has an all new flywheel/clutch assembly which is,
get this, 8.8 pounds lighter than previous units! The clutch assembly itself has
been redesigned and BMW notes that this clutch requires less actuating force,
it’s easier to control, and that it has improved shifting as well. And if
maintenance on a BMW is considered almost minimal now, it will become even
easier since all the new Beemers are fitted with fully electronic, breaker-less
ignitions.
clutch workings is true: it has a much lighter pull at the lever and engagement
is much smoother. Out on the road the G/S gives every impression that it can
burn up the pavement as quickly and easily as its bigger brothers. The
suspension is soft and compliant, and we did notice the normal shaft-induced
rise and fall of the rear end – which BMWs are famous for – had been exaggerated
slightly by the increased wheel travel. Seating arrangement is quite comfortable
and there is no question that the G/S has the capability to rack up miles and
miles at a blistering pace.
Bike Features
Make Model:
BMW R 80G/S
Year:
1980
Engine:
Four stroke,
two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity:
797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in.
Bore x Stroke:
84.8 x 70.6 mm
Cooling System:
Air cooled
Compression Ratio:
9.2:1
Induction:
2 x Bing constant depression carburetorss
Ignition :
Battery ignition
Alternator:
Bosch 12 V/280 W
Spark Plug:
Bosch W 7 D / Beru14-7DU / Champion N9YC
Starting:
Electric & Kick
Max Power :
37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque:
56.7 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 41 ft lb @ 5000
rpm
Clutch:
Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Transmission :
5 Speed
Final Drive:
Shaft
Gear Ratio:
1st 4.40 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50:1
Rear Wheel Ratio:
1:3.20
Frame:
Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Front Suspension:
Telescopic
hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel:
200 mm / 7.8 in
Rear Suspension:
Monolever swinging arm
Rear Wheel Travel:
170 mm / 6.6 in
Front Brakes:
Single ∅260mm disc
Rear Brakes:
∅200mm Drum
Front Tyre:
3.00 – 21
Rear Tyre:
4.00 – 18
Dimensions:
Length 2230 mm / 87.7 in
Width 820 mm / 32.3 in
Height 1150 mm /
45.2 in
Wheelbase:
1465 mm / 67.6 in
Ground Clearance:
175 mm / 6.88 in
Seat Height:
860 mm / 33.9 in
Wet Weight:
186 kg / 409 lbs
Fuel Capacity :
19.5 L / 5.1 US gal
Consumption Average:
5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg
Standing
¼ Mile :
13.8 sec
Top Speed:
167 km/h / 104 mph