1980 BMW R 80G/S Dakar (GS80R-GS980R) technical specifications
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					Technical specifications
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| Model: | R 80G/S Dakar (GS80R-GS980R) | 
| Years: | 1980(preparedbyHPN) | 
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | 
| Capacity: | 798 cc / 48.7 cu in | 
| Bore x Stroke: | 84.8 x 70.6 mm | 
| Compression Ratio: | 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 Tyre: | 3.50 - 21" | 
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50 -18" | 
| Dry Weight: | 160 kg / 353 lbs | 
| Fuel Capacity: | 38 L / 10 US gal |