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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | R 80GS | 
			
				| Years: | 1988 | 
			
			
					
						| 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 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 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 @ 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: | ∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks. | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 225 mm / 8.8 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | BMW Paralever swinging arm | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 180 mm / 7.0 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single ∅285mm disc | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 90/90 x 21S | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 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: | 210 kg / 462 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 24 L / 6.3 US gal | 
			
					
						| Average Consumption: | 6.3 L/100 km 15.8 km/l / 37 US mpg | 
			
					
						| Braking 60 km/h - 0: | 16.0 m / 52.5 ft | 
			
					
						| Braking 100 km/h - 0: | 46.3 m / 152 ft | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.7 sec / 149.6 km/h / 93 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 170.4 km/h / 106 mph |