While BMW’s K-series aimed to compete with Japan’s fast-emerging Big Four, the BMW R80 and R80 G/S (Gelände/Straße) had a different reason for their existence. They were trailblazers in a segment that few OEMs … See more

BMW R80 GS Pricing
Sources for the MSRP of the BMW R80 are a bit obscure. However, resale values are available and range from $655 to $5,900 (source: JD Power). Auction listings show a wider price … See more

Poor Fuel Mileage
In a 1980 bulletin (TSB) by BMW, the latter shared that modifications to the airbox housing (specific to R80s with metal airbox covers) were necessary for addressing this problem an… See more

BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH or Bavarian Motor Works) is a multinational manufacturer boasting over a century’s worth of expertise and heritage. Founded in 1913 as Rapp-Motorenwerke GmbH, it w… See more