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.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 80GS Basic

Year: 1996 – 97


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: 19.5 L / 5.1 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 1/4 Mile: 13.7 sec / 149.6 km/h / 93 mph
Top Speed: 170.4 km/h / 106 mph
Review: mc24.no / Beemergarage.com

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