BMW R80 GS Basic (1996-97)

The BMW R 80GS Basic is a motorcycle produced between 1996 and 1997. It has a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with a capacity of 797.5 cc and 2 valves per cylinder. The cooling system is air-cooled, and the lubrication is wet sump. The compression ratio is 8.2:1, and the ignition is battery-powered with an alternator of Bosch 12V/280W. It has an electric starting system and can produce a maximum power of 37 kW / 50 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 61 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44 ft-lb at 5000 rpm. The clutch is dry single-plate, with a diaphragm spring, and the transmission is a five-speed model, with a final drive made of shaft. The chassis is double loop tubular, and the front suspension features 40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks with 225 mm / 8.8 in wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a BMW Paralever swinging arm with 180 mm / 7.0 in wheel travel. The front brake is a single 285mm disc, and the rear brake is a 200mm drum. The dimensions of the bike are length 2290 mm / 90.1 in, width 1000 mm / 39.3 in, and height 1165 mm / 45.8 in. Other features include a wet weight of 210 kg / 462 lbs, a fuel capacity of 19.5 L / 5.1 US gal, and an average consumption of 6.3 L/100 km 15.8 km/l / 37 US mpg. The top speed is 170.4 km/h / 106 mph, with a standing 1/4 mile of 13.7 sec / 149.6 km/h / 93 mph. Overall, the BMW R 80GS Basic is a reliable and powerful motorcycle with features suitable for long distance touring.

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Make Model: BMW R 80GS Basic