In September 1980 at the IFMA bicycle/motorcycle show, BMW introduced the first GS. It was a dramatic change in the market, and while many riders were instantly enthralled, plenty of critics thought that a.) the bike was too big to be considered a true enduro and b.) the shaft drive was ill-suited for the task. The fans won out – within a year BMW had sold over twice as many GSes as they had expected. You know how the rest of the story goes: the GS keeps getting bigger, pricier, and even more packed with technology. So let’s go back to the origins of the model, with an example from the time when 50 horsepower was enough to get you around the world. For more on the R80GS (and the entire GS history) check out the this piece on WebBikeWorld.
This example (VIN: WB19934808B6362691) has about 52,000 miles and it has an extensive service history including a rebuilt transmission, rebuilt top end, and rebuilt carbs to go along with the regular services. The original speedometer was replaced at 35k miles. A tech at the dealership that maintained this bike bought the bike three years ago and he added a whole bunch of goodies: Paris/Dakar fuel tank and windscreen, a solo seat with luggage rack, YSS rear shock, Race Tech fork emulator kit, Touratech skid plate, HID headlight, Rigid LED lights, bar risers, Acerbis hand guards…this list goes on and on, and the stock tank, fender, and shock are included. Brand new Heidenau tires complete the package so the bike will be ready for a trip as soon as you get it.
Find this R80GS for sale here at AutomaniaGP in Grants Pass, Oregon for $7,995.