BMW R80GS Kalahari
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| BMW R80GS Kalahari | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1997 |
| Class | Adventure Touring |
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Horsepower | 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
| Ignition | Battery ignition |
| Spark Plug | Bosch W 7 D / Beru14-7DU / Champion N9YC |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Frame | 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 |
| Length | 90.2 inches (2291 mm) |
| Width | 39.41 inches (1001 mm) |
| Seat Height | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 35 L / 9.2 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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.
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.
1997 BMW R 80 GS Kalahari
1997 BMW R 80 GS Kalahari
1997 BMW R 80 GS Kalahari
1997 BMW R 80 GS Kalahari
1997 BMW R 80 GS Kalahari
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.
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BMW R80GS Kalahari
BMW R80GS Kalahari
BMW R80GS Kalahari
BMW R80GS Kalahari
Specifications
| 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 |