BMW R 80GS SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
The engines :
Compression: 8,2:1, 2 Bing carburators 32mm, 5 speeds;
: 980 cm³, 94mm x 70,6mm, 60 hp (44 kW DIN) at 6500 rpm, 76 Nm at
3750 rpm, Compression:8,5:1, 2 Bing carburators 40mm, 5 speeds.
The differences from the previous generation are :
diameter vs: 18”) with rim-mounted spokes (to permit a
tubeless tire);
vs: 19,5 lit./5,1 gal.) and the
vent tube goes horizontaly;
the weight : 210 kg;
Bike Features
Make Model:
BMW R 80GS
Year:
1989
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
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Compression Ratio:
8.2:1
Induction:
2 x Bing constant depression carburetors
Ignition :
Battery ignition
Alternator:
Bosch 12 V/280 W
Spark Plug:
Bosch W 7 D / Beru14-7DU / Champion N9YC
Starting:
Electric
Max Power :
37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque:
61 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44 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:
∅40mm
Marzocchi telescopic
hydraulic forks.
Front Wheel Travel:
225 mm / 8.8 in
Rear Suspension:
BMW Paralever swinging arm
Rear Wheel Travel:
180 mm / 7.0 in
Front Brakes:
Single ∅285mm disc
Rear Brakes:
∅200mm Drum
Front Tyre:
90/90 x 21S
Rear Tyre:
13/80 x 17S
Dimensions
:
Length 2290 mm / 90.1 in
Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in
Height 1165 mm /
45.8 in
Wheelbase:
1514 mm / 59.6 in
Ground Clearance:
200 mm / 7.87 in
Seat Height:
850 mm / 33.5 in
Wet Weight:
210 kg / 462 lbs
Fuel Capacity :
24 L / 6.3 US gal
Average Consumption:
6.3 L/100 km 15.8 km/l / 37 US mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0:
16.0 m / 52.5 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0:
46.3 m / 152 ft
Standing ¼ Mile:
13.7 sec / 149.6 km/h / 93 mph
Top Speed:
170.4 km/h / 106 mph
Road Test:
Bike
Magazine Group Test 1992