{"product_id":"r80-g-s-797cc-1984","title":"R80 G\/S Paris Dakar (797cc) 1981","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e1981 BMW R80 G\/S – PARIS DAKAR 32L TANK – VERY EARLY MODEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eA superb example of the legendary BMW R80 G\/S, dating from 1981 and therefore one of the very early examples of the model that effectively created the big adventure-bike category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003ePresented in superb condition and fitted with the fantastic 32-litre Paris Dakar fuel tank and single seat, this is an R80 G\/S with enormous presence and period appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe specification includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e- 32-litre Paris Dakar fuel tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Single seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Electric start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Classic air-cooled BMW boxer twin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Shaft drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Monolever rear suspension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Very early 1981 G\/S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Historic vehicle – tax and MOT exempt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe bike has been very well maintained, starts easily and rides really well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eBMW's original R80 G\/S was a landmark motorcycle. The initials stood for Gelände\/Straße – off-road\/road – and its combination of an 800cc boxer engine, shaft drive, long-travel suspension and relatively lightweight chassis established a formula that would eventually develop into BMW's hugely successful GS family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Paris Dakar-style 32-litre tank and single-seat arrangement suit the bike perfectly and give it the unmistakable appearance associated with BMW's early rally successes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis isn't a classic that disappears into the background. Park it outside any bikers' café and it is almost guaranteed to draw a crowd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eSuperb condition, very well maintained and riding exactly as it should.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eA very early example of one of BMW's most important motorcycles – and an absolutely fantastic-looking R80 G\/S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe bike comes with both sets of fuel tanks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56226892317057,"sku":null,"price":7995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/5929\/2208\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f56b45fa-3a00-40d3-b3b5-7c3899ff1bb9.jpg?v=1788626367","url":"https:\/\/www.motorradkonnection.com\/products\/r80-g-s-797cc-1984","provider":"Motorrad Konnection Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}