Adventure
BMWR80GS
1990-1996 · GS (Paralever) · Paris-Dakar / PD
- Power
- 50hp
- @ 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 61Nm
- @ 5,000 rpm
- Weight
- Not available
- Engine
- 798cc
- 2 cyl · flat-twin / boxer
The BMW R80GS is listed for 1980-1996, in 4 versions. Category: Adventure. Latest version (1990-1996 · GS (Paralever) · Paris-Dakar / PD): 798 cc, 50 hp, and 61 Nm.
Engine
- Engine
- Same 797.5cc air-cooled boxer twin as the standard Paralever GS (50hp at 6,500rpm, 61Nm at 5,000rpm); the Paris-Dakar trim changed equipment, not the engine.
- Displacement
- 798 cc
- Cylinders
- 2
- Configuration
- flat-twin / boxer
- Cooling
- air-cooled
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual, shaft final drive, Paralever rear swingarm - mechanically unchanged from the standard GS.
- Gears
- 5
- Final drive
- shaft
Performance
- Power
- 50 hp
- Power (metric)
- 37 kW
- Peak power at
- 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 61 Nm
- Peak torque at
- 5,000 rpm
Chassis
- Front suspension
- 40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic fork, 225mm travel (conventional fork, not Telelever).
- Rear suspension
- BMW Paralever: single-sided swingarm with shaft drive and torque-reaction (anti-squat) linkage, single shock, 180mm travel.
- Front tire
- 90/90-21
- Rear tire
- 130/80-17
Brakes
- System
- Non-ABS (ABS was not offered on this generation); single front disc, rear drum.
- Front
- Single 285mm front disc, twin-piston caliper.
- Rear
- 200mm rear drum brake.
Dimensions
- Weight
- Not available
- Weight basis
- Not available
- Seat height
- Not available
- Fuel capacity
- 32 L
Electronics
- Quickshifter
- No
Videos
BMW R80 G/S Paris Dakar review. The classic bikes that won Dakar. Part 2 of 6.
Harry's garage · 2021 · Watch on YouTube