This image was taken in the swiss alps near Sumvitg. Note the high-tech luggage system (blue garbage bags).

 
Technical data of my BMW R 80 GS:
 
 
Modifications
Oil cooler From the R 100 GS with HPN thermostat
Instruments Tachometer (BMW) 
Oil thermometer (VDO) 
Bicycle computer (Sigma BC 700)
Luggage system Krauser
Suspension White Power front fork springs 
White Power rear shock (adjustable)
Exhaust Low 2-in-1 from the BMW R 100 R (there is a complete kit available from BMW)
Handlebars Heated (BMW)
Ignition coil Silent Hektik
Electric accessory socket BMW / Hella
Bash plate Front and oil pan bash plate from a Paris/Dakar
Handle bar 20 mm higher (BMW risers)
Foot rests Lower ones from Louis
Gearing 5% lower first gear and
5% higher 5th gear from HPN
Tires Mitas E-07

Motor
Type Two cylinder opposite twin (Boxer), 
air cooled, with additional oil cooler
Bore x Stroke 84.8 x 70.6 mm 
Displacement 797.5 cm3
Max. 
power
37 kW (50 hp) at 6500 rpm
Max. torque 61 Nm at 3750 rpm
Compression 8.2 : 1
Valve steering ohv
Carburetors 2 Bing 64/32/349 - 64/32/350



Power transmission
Clutch
Gear 5 speed
Gear ratio 4,4 / 2,86 / 2,07 / 1,67 / 1,50 : 1 
Final reduction 1 : 3,20 



Electric system
Generator Bosch 240 W
Starter Bosch 0,7 kW and kickstarter
Spark plugs Bosch W 7 DC / Beru 14 - 7 DU / Champion N 9 YC 



Weights and Measures
Length x Width x Height 2290 x 1000 x 1165 mm 
Wheelbase 1514 mm 
Tank 26 l
Weight (incl. gas) 210 kg
Max Weight 420 kg
Color Marrakeschrot
Gas consumption 4,7 l / 100 km (at constant 90 km/h) 
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 6,0 s 
Max. speed 168 km/h 

Chassis
Front fork travel 225 mm
Rear shock travel 180 mm
Rims Front 1,85 - 21 MTH 2 
Rear  2,50 - 17 MTH 2 
Tyres Front 90/90 21 S 
Rear 130/80 17 S 
 
 

 

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