1985 BMW R 80 G/S German registration 10035 km... Lot 31

1985 BMW R 80 G/S German registration 10035 km on odometer Serial number 6283047 R80GS 10 000 / 16 000 € The first motorcycle in this family saw the light of day in 1980, with the R 80 G/S. Its name clearly sets the tone, since G/S stands for Gelände/Strasse, or all-terrain/road. It lays the foundations for the series by adapting the famous 247 boxer engine already found on Bavaria's 7-series motorcycles, a 797.5 cm3 air-cooled flat-twin with shaft drive, delivering 50 hp and 56 Nm of torque. The motorcycle stands out from the trail bike market of the time, dominated by Japanese mid-cylinders, by adopting a more on-road stance. BMW also inaugurated its Monolever rear suspension on this bike, consisting of a single shock absorber and a single swingarm integrating the driveshaft. The G/S is also the bike of the revival, giving BMW Motorrad, then in decline, a new lease of life, both on the road and in competition. The manufacturer went on to win the Paris-Dakar and, in 1984, launched a "Dakar" version with a 32-liter fuel tank. Production of the 80 G/S ended in 1987, after more than 20,000 registrations. The bike presented here is all original, including the paintwork. It's in good condition, but will need to be restarted to pass roadworthiness tests. There are saddlebags and an original muffler.