The BMW R 80 GS Basic motorcycle specifications include a 798 cc (48.69 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW), a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 80 GS Basic compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 39% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 35th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 46th percentile across BMW models.
About 5% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 hp — more powerful than about 35% of BMW models with power data.
798 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of BMW models.
850 mm — taller than about 87% of BMW models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.238 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 238.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 62.7 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1997 |
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| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 798 cc (48.69 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) |
| Torque | 61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 210 kg (463 lb) |
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| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2381 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Comments | Production of this model is limited to pre-ordered specimen. |
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