Is there something similar (BMW R80 GS)
 

I can not find anyone selling a BMW R80 GS. I love the look of this bike, is there anything that looks more traditional old school that can handle the RTW trip and is not rare as?

XT500, but it has drum brakes.


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You could probably get an upgrade kit for the XT500 to kit out with discs? Tres retro cool the old XT eh?
Matt

Look here:

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54198

Also consider Africa Twins?

There are currently a couple of R100GS Paris-Dakar's on ebay.And if i had the dosh my name would be on one of 'em......

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Just going for a short ride on my bike....

I think an R100GSPD (in black) would be a close substitute. As it happens, I've got one for sale http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb/wink.gif , advertised on the ukgser.com website.

It's a 1992 bike with 50k miles. I'm selling it for £2,750. Drop me a line if you'd like any more details.

Punki-munki, have you considered a BMW R80ST. these are very similar to the original R80G/S
I had one for many years, and eventually converted it to a sort of G/S-ST hybrid,and useded it for trail riding, although it was a bit on the heavy side. But if you are considering it fot long range touring/RTW trip I think you could do far worse. these airhead BMW's are well engineered, and fairly easy to work on, and parts availability is excellent, and reasonably priced. I've owned a few airheads over the years including R80ST, R80/7, R80RT, R100S, great bikes,all reliable and a doddle o maintain. Hope you find something suitable.

There are less STs around than G/Ses!

If you are preparded to wait a G/S will come up. Otherwise you will have to take what is avalible now.

KISS



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