BMW R 80G/S Dakar GS80R-GS980R

BMW R 80G/S Dakar GS80R-GS980R
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1980 (prepared by HPN)
Engine	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio	9.3:1
Transmission	5 Speed
Suspension	Front: Maico fork Rear: Bielstein shocks 170mm wheel travel
Brakes	Front: ∅160mm Disc Rear: ∅160mm Drum
Front Tire	3.50 - 21"
Rear Tire	4.50 -18"
Weight	160 kg / 353 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	38 L / 10 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

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 9.3:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.50 - 21" front tire and a 4.50 -18" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via ∅160mm Disc in the front and a ∅160mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Maico fork while the rear was equipped with a Bielstein shocks 170mm wheel travel. The R 80G/S Dakar GS80R-GS980R was fitted with a 38 L / 10 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 160 kg / 353 lbs.

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Overview

Make Model	BMW R 80G/S Dakar (GS80R-GS980R)
Year	1980 (prepared by HPN)
Engine Type	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement	798 cc / 48.7 cu in
Bore X Stroke	84.8 x 70.6 mm
Compression	9.3:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Starting	Electric & Kick
Max Power	41 kW / 55 hp @ 7000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Front Suspension	Maico fork
Front Wheel Travel	270 mm / 10.6"
Rear Suspension	Bielstein shocks 170mm wheel travel
Rear Wheel Travel	170 mm / 6.7"
Front Brakes	∅160mm Disc
Rear Brakes	∅160mm Drum
Front Tire	3.50 - 21"
Rear Tire	4.50 -18"
Dry Weight	160 kg / 353 lbs
Fuel Capacity	38 L / 10 US gal