BMW R 80 GS Basic (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1996, BMW released the R 80 GS as the last twin-valve Boxer motorcycle and as a homage to the R 80 G/S. From the headlamp and speedometer through the tank and seat all the way back to the frame tail, the R 80 GS basic had the same visual profile as the R 80 G/S.

The main frame with the engine and the chassis technology with the brakes came from the last R 80 GS that had the latest Paralever chassis and cross-spoke wheels.

The 1996 BMW R 80 GS Basic was taking its trust from a 979cc flat-twin engine with a power output of 50 hp at 6,500 rpm and 61 Nm (45 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 5,000 rpm that pushed the bike to a top speed of 168 kph (104 mph).

On the front wheel was a telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers with a 285 mm brake disc, and on the rear was a BMW Paralever single-sided swingarm with a monoshock absorber and a 200 mm brake drum unit.

The basic came from the factory in a blue finished frame with white components and with standard features such as a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a high-mounted exhaust system, laced wheels, an analog instrumentation panel, and a side stand.