Zack reviews his dad’s 1981 BMW R 80 G/S in Vermont | Daily Rider

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BMW’s R 80 G/S is famous for inventing the ADV category and changing the face of motorcycling. This particular R 80 G/S is legendary in the Courts family, and has taught Zack plenty of lessons. Take a tour of Zack’s hometown in Vermont from the cockpit of a motorcycle icon.

See photos and read Zack’s article about his dad’s G/S on Common Tread https://rvz.la/3Ij88Xa

SPECS:
MSRP: $4,800 (c. 1981) / $1,600 (Zack’s dad 30 years ago)
Original Engine: 797 cc horizontally opposed twin
Claimed original weight: 409 lb. / 185.5 kg
Fuel capacity: 11 gal. (original: 5.1) / 41.6 liters (original: 19.5)
Seat height: 33.9 in. / 861 mm
Claimed power: 50 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Claimed torque: 41 foot-pounds @ 5,000 rpm

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