adventure motorcycling
BMW PARALEVER SUSPENSION GS's

Introduced in 1987, the twin cyclinder GS is the bench mark for adventure tourers. Now much sort after, & expensive for a good condition GS. Lower in seat height than modern GS's, however, the brakes are rather basic compare to modern bikes. This era of GS was called the paralever, due to the type of suspension used.

PARALEVER GS MODELS
R100GS 1987-1996 1000cc
R80GS 1987-1996 800cc
R80PD 1988-95 Paris Dakar version
Kalahari 1996-97 South African, with a larger tank
BMW R80GSPD
r80gspd
BMW GS's currently on EBAY (uk)

SPECS
Model & Year R100GS R80GS PD Kalahari
Engine type        
Cooling system        
Fuel system        
Ignition        
Spark plugs per cyclinder        
Power        
Torque        
Gears        
Final drive        
Frame        
Width        
Seat height        
Tank size + reserve        
Dry Weight        
Brakes front        
Brakes rear        
Wheels        
 
GALLERY
kalahari gs
Kalahari R100GS
Websites for the GS BMW Motorcycles
BMW Motorcycle history MicaPeak
Technical info about all models. Lots of BMW R1150GS information
 
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