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R80GS / R80GSPD

Model Documentation
- Full electrical documentation for 1969 - 1983 models (Multiple language) (published 1983) (68.9 MB)
- Full electrical documentation for 1969 - 1986 models (Multiple language) (published 1986) (77.0 MB)
- Full electrical documentation for 1969 - 1987 models (Multiple language) (published 1987) (81.2 MB)
- Electrical circuit diagrams (Multiple language) (published 1991) (1.5 MB)
- Full electrical documentation for 1988 - 1993 models (Multiple language) (published 1993) (92.2 MB)
Model Specifications | |
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Drivetrain | |
Displacement | 798cc |
Cylinders | 2 |
Bore x Stroke (mm) | 84.8 x 70.6 |
HP @ RPM | 50 @ 6500 |
Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
Valves | OHV, 2 per cylinder |
Clutch | Dry, single plate, cable operated |
Transmission | 5 speed, foot shifted |
Final Drive | Driveshaft |
Running Gear | |
Frame | Tubular steel double cradle |
Front Suspension | Hydraulically damped telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension | Paralever single shock swingarm |
Front Brakes | Brembo 285mm hydraulic disc twin piston |
Rear Brakes | 200mm drum, single leading shoe |
Electrical | |
Ignition | Battery/coil |
Spark Plugs | Bosch W7DC |
Generator | Bosch G1 14 13V 21A 280W |
Capacities & Measurements | |
Weight | 210kg |
Fuel | 24l |
Wheelbase | 1514mm |
Top Speed | 168kph |
Number Produced | 11375 |
No US-specific production. Serial numbers 007xxxx and 011xxxx were Paris Dakar models.
The information provided here was obtained from a variety
of public sources and may not reflect official BMW archival data.
Please contact the BMW Archives for official data
regarding models.