Bmw R 80 Gs Enduro
The BMW R 80 G/S is a motorcycle that was manufactured in Berlin, Germany, by BMW Motorrad from 1980 to 1987. Production totalled 21,864 bikes. It was the first in the BMW GS family of specialised dual-sport bikes, of which over 500,000 have been produced, [1] and is often considered the world's first "Adventure Bike" able to be equally capable on and off-road.
The designation G/S stands for. BMW R80GS Enduro / Scrambler by Meister Engineering The BMW R80G/S is the godfather of adventure bikes. Introduced in 1980, the G/S was the world's first large-displacement production multi-sport motorcycle.
The designation G/S stands for Gelände/Straße, or offroad/road in German. Says Silodrome. In 1987, the next generation of large touring Enduros was presented with the new BMW R 80 GS and R 100 GS.
The two motorcycles shared the patented driving force support on the rear wheel (Paralever), a 26 litre tank, an enlarged frame tail, a new telescopic fork and a modified spring strut at the back. A new safety feature was provided by the cross. In 1987, BMW launched the R 80 GS and R 100 GS, a new generation of large-touring Enduro motorcycles that shared the same Paralever suspension on the rear wheel, a 26-liter fuel tank, a new.
The rise of Japanese motorcycles, with their focus on performance and handling, had left BMW at a disadvantage. Enter the BMW R80 GS, a motorcycle that dared to be different. In 1980, BMW Motorrad launched the R80 G/S, one of the best BMW motorcycles ever made, and a bike that defined an entirely new segment: The dual.
From kicking off the dual-sport movement with the R 80 GS to setting all-new standards with the R 1300 GS, BMW Motorrad has perfected its GS platform. To this day, the GS remains the undeniable golden standard in adventure touring. And this is a huge reason you'll find so many GS platforms for rent on Twisted Road.
40 years of progress When the GS 80 won two gold medals at the Six Days World Championship in 1978, hardly anyone would have guessed that the model series would continue its success and come on the market two years later. The R 80 G/S founded the segment of large-scale touring enduros, which it still dominates today. BMW sold some 3,000 of this version is one of the most sought-after motorcycles today.
End of Production Production of the R80G/S, the granddaddy of the GS range came to a close in 1987. By July that year, BMW delivered 21,864 bikes which was a seven. Each success story has a beginning.
For the GS, it all began in 1980, when BMW Motorrad presented the world's first large dual-sport motorcycle in southern France with the R 80 G/S. Since then, the manufacturer has been setting the benchmark in this segment. And has constantly been writing success stories.