BMW R 80gs 1981 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1981 BMW R 80gs

BMW R 80gs 1981 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 80gs
Year1981
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SpecificationValue
Year1981
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 Ratio9.2:1
Consumption Average5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg
Cooling SystemAir cooled
DimensionsLength 2230 mm / 87.7 in Width 820 mm / 32.3 in Height 1150 mm / 45.2 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 ∅260mm disc
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic forks
Front Tyre3.00 - 21
Front Wheel Travel200 mm / 7.8 in
Fuel Capacity19.5 L / 5.1 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 4.40 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50:1
Ground Clearance175 mm / 6.88 in
IgnitionBattery ignition
Induction2 x Bing constant depression carburetorss
Max Power37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque56.7 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 41 ft lb @ 5000 rpm
Rear Brakes∅200mm Drum
Rear SuspensionMonolever swinging arm
Rear Tyre4.00 - 18
Rear Wheel Ratio1:3.20
Rear Wheel Travel170 mm / 6.6 in
Road TestCycle World 1981 Cycle 1981
Seat Height860 mm / 33.9 in
Spark PlugBosch W 7 D / Beru14-7DU / Champion N9YC
Standing ¼ Mile13.8 sec
StartingElectric & Kick
Top Speed167 km/h / 104 mph
Transmission5 Speed
Wet Weight186 kg / 409 lbs
Wheelbase1465 mm / 67.6 in