Technical specifications
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Model: |
R 80GS |
Years: |
1989 |
Engine:
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Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder
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Capacity:
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797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in.
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Bore x Stroke:
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84.8 x 70.6 mm
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Lubrication:
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Wet sump
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Compression Ratio:
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8.2:1
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Induction:
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2 x Bing constant depression carburetors
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Ignition:
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Battery ignition
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Alternator:
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Bosch 12 V/280 W
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Spark Plug:
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Bosch W 7 D / Beru14-7DU / Champion N9YC
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Starting:
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Electric
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Max Power:
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37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm
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Max Torque:
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61 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44 ft lb @ 5000 rpm
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Clutch:
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Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring
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Transmission:
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5 Speed
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Final Drive:
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Shaft
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Gear Ratio:
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1st 4.40 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50:1
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Rear Wheel Ratio:
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1:3.20
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Frame:
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Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
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Front Suspension:
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∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks.
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Front Wheel Travel:
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225 mm / 8.8 in
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Rear Suspension:
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BMW Paralever swinging arm
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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180 mm / 7.0 in
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Front Brakes:
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Single ∅285mm disc
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Rear Brakes:
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∅200mm Drum
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Front Tyre:
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90/90 x 21S
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Rear Tyre:
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13/80 x 17S
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Dimensions:
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Length 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in
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Wheelbase:
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1514 mm / 59.6 in
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Ground Clearance:
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200 mm / 7.87 in
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Seat Height:
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850 mm / 33.5 in
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Wet Weight:
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210 kg / 462 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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24 L / 6.3 US gal
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Average Consumption:
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6.3 L/100 km 15.8 km/l / 37 US mpg
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Braking 60 km/h - 0:
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16.0 m / 52.5 ft
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Braking 100 km/h - 0:
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46.3 m / 152 ft
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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13.7 sec / 149.6 km/h / 93 mph
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Top Speed:
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170.4 km/h / 106 mph
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Road Test:
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Bike Magazine Group Test 1992
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