BMW R80GS Paris Dakar
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| BMW R 80G/S Paris Dakar | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1984 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Horsepower | 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 42.04 ft/lbs (57.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
| Ignition | Battery ignition |
| Spark Plug | Bosch W 7 D / Champion N9YC |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Frame | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic hydraulic forks. Rear: Monolever swinging arm. |
| Brakes | Front: Single ∅260mm disc Rear: ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 - 21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 - 18 |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 67.6 in |
| Length | 87.72 inches (2228 mm) |
| Width | 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.9 in |
| Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 32 L / 8.4 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BMW R 80 G/S Paris Dakar was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylidner Road motorcycle produced by BMW in 1984. Max torque was 42.04 ft/lbs (57.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
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 9.2:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00 - 21 front tire and a 4.00 - 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single ∅260mm disc in the front and a ∅200mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic hydraulic forks. while the rear was equipped with a Monolever swinging arm.. The R 80G/S Paris Dakar was fitted with a 32 L / 8.4 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1465 mm / 67.6 in long.
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BMW R 80G/S Paris Dakar
BMW R 80G/S Paris Dakar
BMW R 80G/S Paris Dakar
BMW R 80G/S Paris Dakar
BMW R 80G/S Paris Dakar
BMW R 80G/S Paris Dakar
Specifications
| Make Model | BMW R 80G/S Paris Dakar |
|---|---|
| Year | 1984 |
| 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 |
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| 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 & Kick |
| Max Power | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 56.7 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 41 ft lb @ 5000 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 | Telescopic hydraulic forks. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Rear Suspension | Monolever swinging arm. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 170 mm / 6.6 in |
| Front Brakes | Single ∅260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 - 21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 - 18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2230 mm / 87.7 in Width 820 mm / 32.3 in Height 1150 mm / 45.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 67.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 175 mm / 6.88 in |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.9 in |
| Wet Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 32 L / 8.4 US gal |
| Review | mc24.no / GS pages |
| Manual | 5united.net / Owner manual |