Suzuki GS650G 1981 1982 1983
The SUZUKI GS650G SHAFT DRIVE Motorcycle
One source clocked the 1982 Suzuki GS650G at 12.91 seconds in the quarter mile and stated the top speed was 125MPH. Period road tests say the engine burns oil. One source states on a broke in bike it burned a quart every 1,800 miles.
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Technical Specifications
1982 Suzuki model year code: Z
GS 650 GL 1982
Overall Length: 2 180 mm (85.8 in) Overall Width: 870 mm (34.3 in) Overall Height: 1 160 mm (45.7 in) Seat Height: 740 mm (29.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 450 mm (57.1 in) Ground Clearance: 150 mm (5.9 in) Dry Weight: 212 kg (466 lbs) Engine type: Air and oil-cooled 673 cc inline-4, SOHC, 8 valves. 73 hp (54 kW)/ 9.400 rpm, 57,2 Nm (5,88 kg-m)/ 8.000 rpm. Shaft drive.
1982 GS650GZ
ENGINE PREFIX: GS650GENGINE TYPE: 674cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl. MODEL CODE: 343 COLOR: Black, Red New style mag type wheels Choke lever mounted under left hand switch assembly
Model Information
below: They call it G and the side nameplate says G, but this particular one is the GT version.
- Suzuki GS650E 1981—1983
- Suzuki GS650GT 1981—1983
- Suzuki GS650GL 1981—1983
- Suzuki GS650G Katana 1981—1983
Engine Type: 673cc Inline-Four Seat Height: 780mm HP: 68 Weight: 481lb MPG: 45 Top Speed: 125mph
Appraisal Values
Suzuki GS650, GS650GLD, GS650G, GS650MD Katana Used Values
- Years Made: 1981 - 1983
Low $858 Medium $962 High $1,089
New Cost: $2,749 (1981) - $3,349 (1983)
Instruments
- above: The exact style on 1982 GS650G
- above: Another style, perhaps higher end or model variation
Used Motorcycle Buyers Guide Review
(British Publication)
SUZUKI GS650M: Tuned up GT with Katana styling. Occasional cam, clutch, valve and gearbox problems up to 35k which become much more common thereafter until crank or pistons start to break up after 50k. Good on motorways and usable down country lanes if a touch heavy going. The excellent styling means that quite a few ended up cherished and remain in remarkably good nick, despite the way the exhaust, calipers and alloy rots in a winter.
SUZUKI GS650GT: Fat, shaft drive slob but engine tough for first 30k then camshaft, valve and tensioner hassles; crankshafts can go after 60k. Particularly susceptible to alternator and rectifier demise, rotting wiring can cause days of amusing hassle. Look for quiet top end, shaft drive that doesn't ruin the gearchange and smooth power delivery. Crank on the way out causes harsh vibes from 5000rpm up.
Old air-cooled UJMs, some still chugging on. G was Katana-styled but unfaired road bike. Occasional cam, clutch, valve and gearbox problems. Good on motorways and usable down country lanes if a touch heavy going and ponderous. Wide seat gives short riders a tough time. The excellent Kat styling means that some are cherished and in remarkably good nick. GT was a shaft drive shunter but engine tough. Both susceptible to alternator and rectifier demise. E was rare chain drive variant. Look for quiet top end, shaft drive that doesn’t ruin the gear change and smooth power delivery. Dying cranks cause harsh vibes from 5000rpm up.
GSX600F, GSX750F Katanas: These are high-performance sportbikes that require a rider with self control, but they are such good all-around motorcycles that if you think you can trust yourself, you might want to consider buying one.
GS650G SUZUKI Brochure Page
The quality of the page is not great, but these are difficult to find (for free).
SUZUKI GS650GT Restoration Needed
Note the extra width on the Suzuki GS650GT model. The bike pictured below is a 1982 GS650GT.
Picture Gallery
- above: owner pictures of used Suzuki
- above: 1982 Suzuki Promo Sales Picture
