BMW R 80 G/S
1981-1987 | adventure
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Side profile
- Seat height
- 860 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,465 mm
- Wet weight
- 186 kg
- Category
- adventure
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BMW
R 80 G/S
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Rider
Rider position
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Posture
Adjustments
Ergonomics
Modeled band: Comfortable
Geometry verification: Provisional
Data basis: Published specs · estimated rider contacts
Layout basis: Reviewed category template
The category template passed the local layout sweep; this individual bike remains provisional.
All contacts reached
Lowest modeled angle area: Knee.
Physical check: Sit on the exact motorcycle and compare seat, bar, peg, and ground-reach feel before deciding. This model does not predict comfort or control.
Data provenance
Where these numbers came from
Every populated geometry field records its source, verification state, and source link when available. These records feed both the simulator and the fit recommendation engine.
- Geometry status
- Provisional
- Field records
- 19
- Recorded verified
- 0/19
- Linked sources
- 19/19
Six modeled contact coordinates
6/6 populated · 6/6 records · 0/6 recorded verified · 6/6 linked
Seat, grip, and peg X/Y coordinates drive the posture model. Specification seat height is a separate catalog value.
- Seat
- X 733 mm · Y 860 mm
2/2 records · 2/2 linked
0/2 recorded verified - Grips
- X 1,084 mm · Y 1,075 mm
2/2 records · 2/2 linked
0/2 recorded verified - Pegs
- X 820 mm · Y 450 mm
2/2 records · 2/2 linked
0/2 recorded verified
Check on the bike: At a test-sit, prioritize the seat, grips, and pegs positions; one or more of those modeled coordinates is not recorded as verified.
Wheelbase
Chassis
1,465 mm
Provisional recordManually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Ground clearance
Chassis
175 mm
Provisional recordManually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Seat contact X
Rider triangle
733 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat contact height
Rider triangle
860 mm
Provisional recordManually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Seat length
Rider triangle
260 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar X
Rider triangle
1,084 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar height
Rider triangle
1,075 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar width
Controls
880 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg X
Rider triangle
820 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg height
Rider triangle
450 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat X
Passenger
601 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat height
Passenger
915 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg X
Passenger
689 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg height
Passenger
645 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat height minimum
Adjustability
860 mm
Provisional recordManually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Seat height maximum
Adjustability
860 mm
Provisional recordManually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Wet weight
Physical
186 kg
Provisional recordManually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Front tire outer diameter
Rendering
686 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Rear tire outer diameter
Rendering
660 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Bike-level reference: https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/bmw/bmw-r80gS-81.html
Does the BMW R 80 G/S fit you?
The BMW R 80 G/S (1981–1987) lists a 860 mm seat height. In this simplified seat-height model, an inseam around 86 cm is a rough ground-reach reference, not a guarantee of flat-footing. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change foot contact. Enter your measurements above to compare the modeled reach, then confirm it on the motorcycle.
Riding position
The BMW R 80 G/S's adventure category suggests a tall, commanding upright position as a modeled starting point. The simulator estimates knee, hip, and elbow angles from the available geometry and your measurements so you can compare the reach to the bars and pegs.
Typical category use
The adventure category is commonly associated with mixed tarmac and light off-road, touring, and riders who want a commanding view. Rider Height does not assess handling, performance, or whether this motorcycle is suitable for a particular rider.
Fit figures are planning estimates from the current geometry and simplified model assumptions. They are not safety, compatibility, or purchase advice; confirm fit on the actual motorcycle.
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