R 80 GS Paris-Dakar

1987 BMW R 80 GS Paris-Dakar Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1987 BMW R 80 GS Paris-Dakar pairs a 797 cc (48.6 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 62.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the R 80 GS Paris-Dakar measures 219 kg (483 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.38 kg per horsepower). The 33.5-liter (8.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 164 km/h (102 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1984 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.