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|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Adventure Touring | ||
|engine = Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, [[pushrod]] operated 2 valves per cylinder | |engine = Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, [[pushrod]] operated 2 valves per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = 8.2:1 | |compression = 8.2:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 6500RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = Battery ignition | |ignition = Battery ignition | ||
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|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = 1514 mm / 59.6 in | |wheelbase = 1514 mm / 59.6 in | ||
|length = | |length = 90.2 inches (2291 mm) | ||
|width = | |width = 39.41 inches (1001 mm) | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = 850 mm / 33.5 in | |seat_height = 850 mm / 33.5 in | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
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The '''[[BMW]] R 80 GS Kalahari''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylidner Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] in 1997. Max [[torque]] was 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 6500 RPM. | |||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 90/90 x 21S front [[tire]] and a 13/80 x 17S rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single ∅285mm disc in the front and a ∅200mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a ∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks. while the rear was equipped with a Whtie Power rear suspension with Paralever shaft. The R80GS Kalahari was fitted with a 35 L / 9.2 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1514 mm / 59.6 in long. | It came with a 90/90 x 21S front [[tire]] and a 13/80 x 17S rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single ∅285mm disc in the front and a ∅200mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a ∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks. while the rear was equipped with a Whtie Power rear suspension with Paralever shaft. The R80GS Kalahari was fitted with a 35 L / 9.2 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1514 mm / 59.6 in long. | ||
==1997 BMW R 80 GS Kalahari== | |||
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File:bmw-r-80-gs-kalahari-1997-1997-3.jpg|600px|1997 BMW R 80 GS Kalahari | |||
File:bmw-r-80-gs-kalahari-1997-1997-2.jpg|600px|1997 BMW R 80 GS Kalahari | |||
File:bmw-r-80-gs-kalahari-1997-1997-1.jpg|600px|1997 BMW R 80 GS Kalahari | |||
File:bmw-r-80-gs-kalahari-1997-1997-0.jpg|600px|1997 BMW R 80 GS Kalahari | |||
</gallery> | |||
The 1997 MY BMW R 80 GS Kalahari addresses those riders who want to adventure on the most treacherous terrains possible, but also want a machine capable of trivial tasks such as daily commuting. It comes with features such as a a 40mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork, a BMW Motorrad Paralever rear suspension unit, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a high-mounted exhaust system, laced wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel and a steel frame. | |||
In the engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 797cc, boxer two cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 50 horsepower and 61 Nm of torque. This model was launched only in South Africa, with a special white livery and a blue frame. | |||
== Photos == | |||
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File:BMW-r80GS-Kalihari--1.jpg|600px|BMW R80GS Kalahari | |||
File:BMW-R80GS-Kalahari-2.jpg|600px|BMW R80GS Kalahari | |||
File:BMW-r80GS-Kalihari--2.jpg|600px|BMW R80GS Kalahari | |||
File:BMW-r80GS-Kalihari.jpg|600px|BMW R80GS Kalahari | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Specifications == | |||
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