BMW R 80gs Kalahari 1997 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1997 BMW R 80gs Kalahari

BMW R 80gs Kalahari 1997 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 80gs Kalahari
Year1997
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SpecificationValue
Year1997
AlternatorBosch 12 V/280 W
Bore x Stroke84.8 x 70.6 mm
Capacity797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in.
ClutchDry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Compression Ratio8.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
DimensionsLength 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder
Final DriveShaft
FrameDouble loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Front BrakesSingle ∅285mm disc
Front Suspension∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks.
Front Tyre90/90 x 21S
Front Wheel Travel225 mm / 8.8 in
Fuel Capacity35 L / 9.2 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 4.40 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50:1
Ground Clearance200 mm / 7.87 in
IgnitionBattery ignition
Induction2 x Bing constant depression carburetors
LubricationWet sump
Max Power37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque61 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44 ft lb @ 3750 rpm
Rear Brakes∅200mm Drum
Rear SuspensionWhtie Power rear suspension with Paralever shaft
Rear Tyre13/80 x 17S
Rear Wheel Ratio1:3.20
Rear Wheel Travel180 mm / 7.0 in
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in
Spark PlugBosch W 7 D / Beru14-7DU / Champion N9YC
StartingElectric
Transmission5 Speed
Wet Weight220 kg / 485 lbs
Wheelbase1514 mm / 59.6 in