BMW R80 GS Paris Dakar (1984)

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The BMW R80 G/S Paris Dakar is a motorcycle that was produced in 1984. It has a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with a capacity of 797.5 cc. The engine uses pushrod operation for two valves per cylinder and has a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The motorcycle has 2 Bing constant depression carburetors and uses battery ignition. The alternator is Bosch 12V/280W, and the bike has both electric and kick starting. The maximum power output is 37 kW at 6,500 RPM, and the maximum torque output is 56.7 Nm at 5,000 RPM. The bike has a dry single plate clutch, and the transmission is a five-speed with shaft final drive. Front suspension is managed by telescopic hydraulic forks, while the rear suspension is a monolever swinging arm. The front brake is a single 260mm disc, and the rear brake is a 200mm drum. The motorcycle weighs 205 kg, has a fuel tank capacity of 32 L, and has a ground clearance of 170 mm. It has a seat height of 860 mm and uses 3.00-21 front and 4.00-18 rear tires. In general, the BMW R80 G/S Paris Dakar is a reliable and durable motorcycle, suitable for off-road and long-distance touring.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 80G/S Paris Dakar

Year: 1984


Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in.
Bore x Stroke: 84.8 x 70.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 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 Tyre: 3.00 – 21
Rear Tyre: 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

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