R 80 GS

1983 BMW R 80 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by BMW for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1983 BMW R 80 GS features a 797 cc (48.6 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. 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 measures 196 kg (432 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.92 kg per horsepower). The 19.5-liter (5.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 173 km/h (107 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 1980 to 1994, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.