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Group 00 February Bulletin No:

Equipment Advice 1983 00 028 83 (20 I 9)

– For U.S.A. and Canada Only –

RE: NEWB MWM OTORCYCLME ODELSF ROMM ODELY EAR 1983 ON

Dear Dealer:

Starting from the plant vacation shutdown in 1982, the BMW

range of motorcycles has been enlarged to include the

R80ST and R80RT.

Please refer to the accompanying descriptions to obtain the

principal

-technical data

-maintenance instructions

-details pf special accessories (

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On all models,·,( th’.e::frame number is no longer stamped into

the steeril).g. hea~,•.,·i~•-;rt.i_~ ;n~w_ s tamped into. ‘l:.}1e right lower

frame looi?J~ab6ve~.J:lli:t(c·”rst~anndt’e.:mfro unti. ;”.’.PJi’.cfsh·a “nge,.

has taken place ·.du”rihg> the autumn _:of 1982-//s, _ ··•:::.

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Yours truly·; ;

~OFrd AMERICA,

INC.

Herb Neas

National Service Manager

Enclosure: Descriptions

‘lease· route and initial before filing

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Bright chromium plate on exhaust system, cylinder guard

hoop, left side

Saddlebag holder an~ luggage grid

Kick starter as special equipment only1 electric starter

standard equipment

Distinctive color scheme for this model, (choice of two

colors):

-spheric silver with red stripe

-red metallic with silver stripe

Saddlebag case at left (new version only, with modified base;

previous left cases will not fit) 1

Special accessories – as for RSOG/S

(Exceptions: Saddlebag case holders and 11Touring 11 cases now

as a pair. Special equipment option of

revolution counter and cylinder guard hoops

now inappropriate. Special equipment option

of kick starter is added.)

Engine:

Number of Cylinders:

Displacement, effective:

Torque:

– at engine speed:

Bore x stroke:

Compression ratio:

Mixture preparation and

control:

Aircooled two-cylinder four-stroke

horizontally opposed unit with

overhead valves in inverted V layout1

light alloy construction, with

“Galnikal 11 coated aluminum cylinder·

barrels. Single-piece forged

crankshaft with plain bearings.

Two

797.5 cm3

56.7 Nm (41.8 lb.ft.)

5000/min

84.8 X 70.6 mm

8.2 : l

Two constant-depression carburetors,

barrel diameter 32mm, with coldstarting

device

Left carburetor type:

Right carburetor type:

Barrel diameter:

V 64/32/305

V 64/32/306

32mm

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BMW R80ST

The following specification details on the R80ST differ from

the G/S model:

New design of front fork

19-inch front wheel

Different front mudguard

Headlight diameter 160mm (6.3 in)

Twin instrument cluster with crash pad

Touring handlebars

Fuel tank with recessed, lockable cap

Aluminum footrests with rubber covering

Redesigned exhaust-pipe cover panel

Monoshock spring-damper strut for rear wheel with 153mm (6.02 in)

travel

Seat height 845mm (33.3 in)

Deep oil sump and lower oil pump suction hea~

Low-profile tires (100/90 H 19 and 120/90 H 18)

Cylinder guard hoop with prop stand as standard equipment

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Ignition System:

Coil:

Spark plugs:

Spark plug electrode

gap:

Alternator:

f:tarter motor:

Fuel tank:

Fuel tap:

Exhaust system:

Exhaust pipe diameter:

Clutch:

Clutch plate diameter:

Effort required at clutch

lever:

Gearbox:

Oil content:

4

Breakerless transistorized coil

ignition (TSZ h) with centrifugal

timing control (adjustable).

Protected location in separate

ignition box. Maintenance-free.

Adjustment data as for R80G/S.

12 V, twin-spark

14 mm dia., long thread

Bosch

Beru

Champion

W 7 D

14-7 D

N 10 Y

0.6 + 0.1 mm (0.024 + 0.004 in)

280 W

Sliding-engagement type, 0.7 kW

19 1 (4.18 U.S. gal) capacity, sheet

steel, with internal corrosion

protection

With reserve position; quantity of fuel

in reserve app. 2 1 (3.5 U.S. pint)

2 in 1, with primary expansion chamber and

high-mounted main silencer at left;

polished chromium-plated finish

35 mm (1.38 in)

Single dry plate with increased-leverage”–diaphragm

spring

165 mm (6.5 in)

50 … 70 N (110 … 154 lbf)

5-speed, flanged to engine block, with

claw-pattern shift and integral shock

damper

0.8 1 (1.4 U.S. pint) brand-name hypoid

gear oil, API Class GL 5

-above 5°C (41°F): SAE 90

-below 5°C (41°F): SAE 80

Fuel requirement:

Octane number:

Valve gear:

Valve timing:

Valve diameters:

-inlet:

-exhaust:

Valve clearances:

-up to 1000 km (app. 630

-inlet:

-exhaust:

-after 1000 km (app. 630

-inlet:

-exhaust:

Engine oil content:

if oil filter is

renewed:

Engine oil viscosities:

Oil pump:

Theoretical flow rate at

Nmax:

Oil filter:

Air cleaner:

3

Main jet:

Needle jet:

Jet needle No.

Needle position:

Idle jet:

Idle air jet:

148

2.64

46-241

4

45

1 mm

Leaded or unleaded

RON= 91 R & M = 87

(0.04 in) diam.

Camshaft driven by chain and sprockets;

valves operated by light alloy pushrods

and rockers

Inlet opens: 16° before TDC

Inlet closes: 44° after BDC

Exhaust opens: 56° before BDC

Exhaust closes: 4° after TDC

[at valve clearances of 2 mm (0. 079 in(”

42 mm (1.654 in)

38 mm (1.496 in)

miles)

0.15 mm (0.006 in)

0.20 ll1Il\. (0.008 in)

miles)

0.10 mm (0.004 in)

0.15 mm (0.006 in)

2.25 1 (3.96 U.S. pint)

2.5 1 (4.4 U.S. pint)

Please refer to the motorcycle’s rider’s

handbook – illustration of viscosity

thermometer.

Trochoid pattern (Eaton system)

1400 1 (308 U.S. gal)/h at 6000/min

and 4.5 bar pressure

”Micronic” filter element

“Micronic” pancake-type element

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Gearbox ratios:

Final drive ratio:

– number of teeth:

Overall ratios:

Propeller shaft:

Front forks:

Oil content per fork

tube:

Total front suspension

travel:

Steering lock angle:

Handlebar:

Steering lock:

Lock system:

Mirrors:

Switches and functions:

Rear wheel drive:

5

1st, 4.4; 2nd, 2.86; 3rd, 2.07;

4th, 1.67; 5th, 1.50 to 1

3.36 1

37/11

1st, 14.78; 2nd, 9.6; 3rd, 6.95;

4th, 5.61; 5th, 5.04 to 1

With universal joint and integral

torsional vibration damper

Telescopic, with double-acting hydraulic

dampers and progressive spring rates;

fixed tube diameter 36 mm (1.42 in)

0.19 + 0.01 1 (0.44 + 0.018 U.S. pint).

Refer to Rider’s Handbook for approved

oil grades

175 mm (6.89 in)

2 X 47°

Touring pattern, adjustable

on left side of steering head

Identical-key locks for ignition,

dualseat, fuel tank filler cap and

steering lock

Two, rigidly mounted on handlebar,

mirror diameter 100 mm (3.94 in)

Central ignition/light switch in

instrument cluster

Left: lever for cold-starting device {cho

— horn push, low beam (dip) switch wi

headlight flasher, turn indicator

control

Right:. ignition cutout (“kill”) switch,

starter pushbutton

Light alloy propeller shaft housing,

crown wheel and pinion with antifriction

bearings and Palloid tooth contact

pattern. Rear wheel attached to crown

wheel flange

Oil content:

Rear swinging arm and

suspension:

Oil content for propeller

shaft lubrication:

Swinging arm length:

Suspension travel (at

wheel) :

Springing element:

Spring rate adjustment:

Front brake:

Brake disc diameter:

Brake piston diameter:

Brake operation:

6

0.35 1 (0.62 U.S. pint) brand-name

hypoid gear oil, API Class GL 5

– above 5°C (41°F): SAE 90

– below 5°C (41°F): SAE 80

Torsionally rigid BMW “monolever”

with adjustable taper roller bearings

and long-travel suspension

0.151 (0.18 U.S. pint) brand-name

gear oil, API Class GL 5

– above 5°C (41°F): SAE 90

– below 5°C (41°F): SAE 80

413 mm (16.3 in)

153 mm (6.02 in)

hypoid

Monoshock with gas-filled damper,

progressive spring rate and provision

for spring-rate adjustment

3-position

Single fixed-caliper disc brake with (

perforated stainless steel disc and

semi-metallic pads to resist wet-weather

fade. No provision for conversion

to twindisc brake

260 mm (10.23 in)

38 mm (1.5 in)

hydraulic

Master cylinder diameter: 12 mm (0.47 in)

Total brake pad area:

Rear brake:

Drum diameter

Brake operation:

Total brake lining area:

Front wheel

Front rim size:

Rear Wheel:

37 cm2

Drum, integral with rear wheel drive

200 mm (7.87 in)

Mechanical, by rod linkage

89 cm2

Spoked, with hardened light alloy rim

1. 85 B 19

Spoked, with hardened light alloy rim

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Rear rim size:

Front tire:

Rear tire:

Frame:

Fairing:

Footrests:

Pillion footrests:

Dualseat:

Dualseat length:

Storage space:

Storage space volume:

Toolkit:

Standard Accessories:

Motorcycle electrical

equipment:

Electrical system

voltage:

Battery capacity:

Signalling equipment:

Instruments/functions:

Additional Instruments:

7

2.50 B 18

100/90 H 19 (3.25 H 19)

120/90 H 18 (4.00 H 18)

Tubular, double loop with bolted-on

rear subframe

Miniature cockpit fairing can be

installed subsequently as special

equipment

Light alloy with rubber facing,

spring-loaded, folding

Folding, rubber-faced

Detachable, with lock

600 mm (23.6 in)

Tool tray under dualseat

2.1 1 (0.074 ft 3)

21 items, plus tire inflating pump

and puncture repair kit

Cylinder guard hoop with prop stand

Central wiring harness of modern design,

with multiple protection. All electrical

control elements are centrally located

and protected under the right half of

the tank. Two fuse circuits.

12 V

16 Ah

Vibrator-pattern horn

Two separate dials integrated into

common crash pad: speedometer with

trip distance recorder. Telltale and

warning lights: left/right turn

indicator repeater (green), battery

charge (red), engine oil pressure (red),

neutral selected (green), high headlight

beam (blue)

Clock and voltmeter as special equipment

option

Headlight bulb:

Headlight diameter:

Rear light:

Dimensions:

Overall length (at unladen

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H 4, 55/60 W

160 mm (6.3 in)

Single-chamber

weight: 2180 mm (85.8 in)

Max. width (engine):

Max. height (without

mirrors):

Handlebar width

(without mirrors}:

Handlebar width with

mirrors:

Width over footrests:

Wheelbase in normal-load

790 mm (31. l in)

1150 mm (45.3 in)

715 mm (28.1 in}

850 mm (33.5 in)

590 mm (23.2 in)

position: 1442 mm (56.8 in)

Caster in normal-load

position: 129 mm (5.08 in)

Seat height at unladen

weight: 845 mm (33.3 in)

Ground clearance: 170 mm (6.69 in)

~ in normal-load position 130 mm (5.12 in)

Heel-over angle r/1 in

normal-load position:

Weights:

Dry weight acc. to

ISO 6726:

Unladen weight:

Gross weight limit:

183 kg (403.4 lb)

198 kg (436.5 lb)

398 kg (877.4 lb)

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Braking performance with all brakes in use:

To a standstill from

SO km/h (31 mile/h):

80 km/h (SO mile/h}:

100 km/h (62 mile/h):

130 km/h (81 mile/h):

150 km/h (93 mile/h):

l’ooceleration:

0 – 100 km/h (62 mile/h):

0 – 140 km/h (87 mile/h}:

0 – 400 m (1312 ft):

0 – 1000 m (3281 ft):

(Rider only) (At gross weigr

limit)

11.6 m (38.1 ft) 12.3 m (40.4 ft

30.5 m (100.l ft) 28.9 m (94.8 ft

44.1 m (144.7 ft) 47.3 m (155.2 f

76.l m (249.7 ft) 79.5 m (260.8 f

95.8 m (314.3 ft) 108.9 m (357.3

(Rider only)

5.6 s

10.3 s

13.5 s

26.0 s

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BMW R80RT

The RBORT is derived from the RlOORT model.

The engine is the well-proven 800 cm3 unit as used in the

RBOG/S, running on regular or unleaded grade fuel.

The principal differences are to be found in the altered

equipment specification.

Engine:

Standard specification

does not include:

800 cm,3 37 kW

Clock and voltmeter

Steel-cable padlock

Nivomat self-levelling suspension

Power socket

Rear disc brake*

Holder for “Touring” pannier cases

With the exception of the item marked*, the above equipment

can be obtained as special equipment options, as well as the

remaining items on the options list.

This model has its own color schemes, with lining out:

-Pacific blue metallic with silver lining out

-Red metallic with gold lining out

Engine: Aircooled two-cylinder four-stroke

horizontally opposed unit with overhead

valves in inverted V pattern; light allo}

construction, with “Galnikal” coated

aluminum cylinder barrels. Single-piece

forged crankshaft with plain bearings.

Number of Cylinders: Two

Displacement, effective: 797.5 cm

3

Torque:

– at engine speed

Bore x stroke:

Compression ratio:

Mixture preparation and

control:

59 Nm (43.5 lb. ft)

3500/min

84.8 X 70.t; mm

8. 2 : 1

Two constant-depres~ion

cold starting device

Left carburetor type:

Right carburetor type:

Barrel diameter ‘.

Main jet:

Needle jet:

Jet needle No.

Needle position:

Idle jet:

Idle air jet:

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carburetors wi tl

V 64/32/305

V 64/32/306

32.,mm (

145, ‘.,__/

2.64

46 – 241

4

45

1 mm (0.04 in,

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Fuel requirement:

Octane number:

Valve gear:

Valve timing:

Valve diameters:

-inlet:

-exhaust:

Valve clearances:

-up to 1000 km (app. 630

-inlet:

-exhaust:

-after 1000 km {app. 630

-inlet:

-exhaust:

·Engine oil content:

-if oil filter is

renewed:

Engine oil viscosities:

Oil pump:

Theoretical flow rate

at Nmax:

Oil filter:

Air cleaner:

Ignition system:

Coil:

Spark plugs:

11

Leaded or unleaded

RON= 91 R & M = 87

Camshaft driven by chain and sprockets;

valves operated by light alloy pushrods

and rockers

Inlet opens: 16° before TDC

Inlet closes: 44° after BDC

Exhaust opens: 56° before BDC

Exhaust closes: 4° after.TDC

(at 2 mm (0.079 in) valve clearances)

42 mm (1.654 in)

38 mm (1.496 in)

miles)

0.15 mm (0. 006 in)

0.20 mm (0.008 in)

miles)

0.10 mm (0. 004 in)

0.15 mm (0. 006 in)

2.25 1 (3.96 U.S. pint)

2.5 1 (4.4 U.S. pint)

Pleas~ refer to the motorcycle’s rider’s

handbook – see illustration of 11viscosity

thermometer 11

Trochoid pattern (Eaton system)

1400 1 (308 u.s. gal)/h at 6000/min

and 4.5 bar pressure

“Micronic 11 filter element

11Micronic 11 pancake-type element

Breakerless transistorized coil ignition

(TSZ h) with centrifugal timing control

(adjustable). Protected location in

separate ignition box. Adjustment data

as for R80G/S.

2 X 12 V

14 mm dia., long thread

Bosch

Beru

Champion

W 7 D

14-7 D

N 10 Y

Electrode gap:

Alternator:

Starter motor:

Fuel tank:

Fuel tap:

Exhaust System:

Exhaust pipe diameter:

Clutch:

Clutch plate diameter:

Lever effort required:

Gearbox:

Oil content:

Gearbox ratios:

Final drive ratio:

– number of teeth:

Overall ratios:

Propeller shaft:

Front forks:

Oil content per fork

tube:

12

0.6 + 0.1 mm (0.024 + 0.004 in)

280 W

Sliding-engagement type, 0.7 kW

24 1 (5.28 U.S. gal) capacity, sheet

steel, with internal corrosion

protection

With reserve position; quantity in

reserve 3 1 (5.3 U.S. pint)

Two polished chromium-plated silencers;

exhaust pipes linked by two interference

pipes

38 mm (1.5 in) I

Single dry plate with increased-leverage·

diaphragm spring

165 mm (6.5 in)

50 … 70 N (110 … 154 lbf)

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Five-speed, flanged to engine block, wit.ll

claw-pattern shift and integral shock

dampler

0.8 1 (1.4 Imp. pint) brand-name hypoid

gear oil, API Class GL 5

-above S°C (41°F): SAE 90

-below S°C (41°F): SAE 80

1st, 4.4; 2nd, 2.86; 3rd, 2.0; 4th, 1.67;

5th, 1.50 to 1

3.36 to 1

37/11

1st, 14.78; 2nd, 9.6; 34d, 6.95; 4th, 5.6

5th, 5.04 to 1

With univeral joint and integral

torsional vibration damper

Long-travel telescopic forks with

double-acting hydraulic dampers and

progressive-rate ~prings.

Fixed tube diameter 36 mm {1.42 in}

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0.22 + 0.01 1 (0.46 + 0.018 U.S. pint).

Refer to rider’s handbook for approved

grades.

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Total front suspension

travel:

Steering lock angle:

Handlebar:

Steering lock:

Lock system:

Mirrors:

Switches and functions:

Rear wheel drive:

Oil content:

Rear wheel swinging

fork and suspension:

Oil _content for

propeller shaft

lubrication:

13

200 mm (7.87 in)

2 X 35°

“Touring” pattern, adjustable

on left side of steering head

Identical-key locks for ignition,

dualseat, fuel tank filler cap,

steering lock and storage compartment

(2x)

2, integrated into fairing

Central ignition switch on instrument panel

Left: lever for cold-starting device (choke

horn push, main light switch, low beam (dip:

switch with headlight flasher, turn

indicator switch

Right: emergency ignition cutout (“kill”)

switch, starter pushbutton

Light alloy propeller shaft housing with

antifriction bearings for crown wheel

and pinion; Palloid tooth contact pattern

0.35 1 (0.62 U.S. pint) brand-name hypoid

gear oil, API Class GL 5

-above 5°C (41°F) SAE 90

-below 5°C (41°F) SAE 80

Torsionally rigid fork with adjustable

taper roller bearings

0.15 1 (0.18 U.S. pint) brand-name hypoid

gear oil, API Class GL 5

-above 5°C (41°F): SAE 90

-below 5°C (41°F): SAE 80

Length of swinging fork: 413 mm (16.3 in)

Suspension travel

(at wheel l :

Springing element:

Spring rate adjustment:

Alternative rear

suspension:

125 mm (4.92 in)

2 spring struts with integral hydraulic

dampers; progressive spring rate and

provision for spring rate adjustment

3-position

HD spring-damper struts or nivomat selflevelling

units

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Front brake:

Disc diameter:

Brake piston diameter:

Brake operation:

Master cylinder diameter:

Total brake pad area:

14

Twin disc with fixed calipers, perforated(~”,

stainless steel discs and semi-metallic

pads for resistance to wet-weather fade

260 mm (10.23 in)

38 mm (1.5 in)

hydraulic

15 mm (0. 59 in)

74

cm 2

Rear brake: Drum, integral with rear wheel drive

Brake operation: Mechanical, by linkage

Total brake lining area: 89 cm2

Front wheel: Cast light alloy with safety rim profile

Front rim size: 2.15 B – 19

Rear wheel: Cast light alloy with safety rim profile

Rear rim size:

Front tire:

Rear tire:

Frame:

2.50 B – 18

3.25 S 19

4.00 S 18

Tubular, double loop with bolted-on rear

subframe

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Fairing: Rigidly attached to frame, with

interchangeable sections. Full protection

Footrests:

Pillion rests:

Dualseat:

Dualseat length:

Storage space:

Storage space volume:

against weather effects. Adjustable ‘·

windscreen and integral, lockable storage

compartments

Adjustable, rubber-faced

Folding, rubber-faced

Hinge-up dualseat, lockable

650 mm (25.6 in)

Tool tray, rear compartment, compartments ir.

fairing ~

3.0 1 / 2.8 l / 2 x 4.5 1

(0.11 / 0.10 / 2 x 0.16 ft 3 )

Toolkit:

Standard accessories:

Electrical system:

Voltage:

Battery capacity:

Audible warning:

Instruments/functions:

Additional instruments:

Headlight bulb:

Headlight diameter:

Rear light:

Dimensions:

Overall length (at unladen

weight:

Max. width (faring):

Max. height (without

mirrors:

Handlebar width (without

mirrors:

Width over footrests:

Wheelbase in normal-load

position:

Caster in normal-load

position:

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19 items, plus pump and puncture repair kit

Hydraulic steering damper, adjustable

First Aid kit

Central wiring harness of modern design,

with multiple protection. All electrical

control elements located in protected

positions under tank and in headlight

housing. Two fused circuits.

12 V

28 Ah

two horns

Separate dials in common housing:

speedometer with trip distance recorder;

revolution counter; telltale and warning

lamps for turn indicators (green), engine

oil pressure (red), battery charge (red),

neutral selected (green) and high headlight

beam (blue)

Clock and voltmeter as special equipment

option

H’4, 55/60 W

180 mm (6.35 in)

Multiple-chamber pattern

2210 mm (78 .0 in)

930 mm (32.8 in)

1465 mm (51.7 in)

720 mm (25.4 in)

550 mm (19. 4 in)

1465 mm (51. 7 in)

95 mm (3.35 in)

16

Seat height at unladen~

weight: 820 mm (28.9 in)

Ground clearance: 160 mm (5.65 in) – in normal-load

position: 130 mm (5.12 in)

Heel-over angle, right/left,

in normal-load

position:

Weights:

Dry weight acc. to

ISO 6726:

Unladen weight:

Gross weight limit:

Performance:

45° I 48°

214 kg (471.8 lb)

235 kg (518.l lb)

440 kg (970.0 lb)

Top speed, rider seated: 161 km/h (100 mile/h)

Braking performance with

all brakes in use:

To a standstill from:

50 km/h (31 rnile/h):

80 km/h (50 mile/h):

100 km/h (62 mile/h}:

130 km/h (81 mile/h):

150 km/h (93 rnile/h):

Acceleration:

0 – 50 km/h ( 31 rnile/h) :

0 – 100 km/h (62 mile/h):

0 – 130 km/h (81 mile/h):

0 – 160 km/h (99 mile/h)

0 – 400 m (1312 ft):

0 – 1000 m (3280 ft):

Rider only

11.6 m (38 .1 ft)

30.3 m (99.4 ft)

44.1 m (144.7 ft)

81.0 m (265.7 ft)

103.7 m (340.2 ft)

2.2 s

7.1 s

12.8 s

33.0 s

,•r•

15.3 s

29.7 s

At gross

weight limit

13~0 m ( 4 2. 7 ft

29.3 m (96.1 fJ

43.5 m (142.7 !

79.8 m .(261.8 f

108.0 m (354.3

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