BMW R80GS Kalahari
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Manufacturer | BMW |
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Production | 1997 |
Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 8.2:1 |
Ignition type | Battery ignition |
Sparkplug | Bosch W 7 D / Beru14-7DU / Champion N9YC |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Frame type | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
Suspension | Front: ∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks. Rear: Whtie Power rear suspension with Paralever shaft |
Brakes | Front: Single ∅285mm disc Rear: ∅200mm Drum |
Front Tire | 90/90 x 21S |
Rear Tire | 13/80 x 17S |
Wheelbase | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
Seat height | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
Weight | (dry), 220 kg / 485 lbs (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 35 L / 9.2 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 8.2:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring.
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.
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Overview
Make Model | BMW R 80GS Kalahari |
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Year | 1997 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder |
Displacement | 797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in. |
Bore X Stroke | 84.8 x 70.6 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Compression | 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 @ 3750 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 | Whtie Power rear suspension with Paralever shaft |
Rear Wheel Travel | 180 mm / 7.0 in |
Front Brakes | Single ∅285mm disc |
Rear Brakes | ∅200mm Drum |
Front Tire | 90/90 x 21S |
Rear Tire | 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 | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 35 L / 9.2 US gal |