BMW R 80 GS Basic: specs and comparison
BMW R 80 GS Basic (Adventure, 1996): 798 cc engine, 37 kW / 50 bhp, 218 kg (kerb weight), seat height 850 mm. Licence: Full A only.
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BMW R 80 GS Basic1996 · 798 cc · 37 kW
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Specs
Generation 1996
| Years | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Type | Adventure |
| Licence | Full A only |
| Engine | 798 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 37 kW / 50 bhp |
| Weight | 218 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 850 mm |
| Suspension travel | no data |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | shaft, manual |
| Tank | 19.5 l |
| Fuel use | 51 mpg (5.5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 195 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £3,400 |
Why it's worth it
- Proven, reliable engine
- Cheap and simple servicing
Watch out
- Basic, budget suspension
- Brakes are only average
- Small screen - shields mainly the chest
- Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Gearbox: false neutrals, jumping out of gear
- Corrosion: frame, exhaust, fasteners
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Questions
Is the BMW R 80 GS Basic A2-legal?
We can't confirm it: 37 kW is within the 70 kW limit, but we know of no approved 35 kW restrictor kit for this bike. Ask a dealer before you buy.
What is the seat height of the BMW R 80 GS Basic?
850 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the BMW R 80 GS Basic weigh?
218 kg (kerb weight).
What is the fuel use and range of the BMW R 80 GS Basic?
About 51 mpg (5.5 l/100 km); with the 19.5 l tank that is roughly 195 miles (310 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.