Highlights

• In its day the R80G/S was considered one of the worlds biggest and fastest offroad bikes
• BMW called it a two wheel Range Rover
• It uses BMWs patented mono lever rear suspension with a single sided swing arm with a single gas shock unit
• This model is credited with spawning the Adventure Touring era
• GS stands for Gelanden Strasse or Street Scrambler
• Beefed up versions won the grueling Paris to Dakar rally three times
• This bike has the optional 8.5 gallon tank with Gaston Rahiers signature, a solo seat, stainless exhaust and a larger battery
• This bike is featured in Motorcycle Classics magazine