The BMW R 80 GS Paris-Dakar motorcycle specifications include a 797 cc (48.63 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 219 kg (482.8 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the BMW R 80 GS Paris-Dakar 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 40th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 45th percentile across BMW models.
About 74% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 99th 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.
797 cc — larger displacement than about 40% of BMW models.
219 kg — heavier than about 45% of BMW models, or lighter than about 55%.
33.5 L — larger than about 99% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.228 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 228.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 62.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 797 cc (48.63 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 84.8 x 70.6 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 219 kg (482.8 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 33.50 L (8.85 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 164.0 km/h (101.9 mph) |
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