Difference between revisions of "Suzuki GS650G"

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At the 1980 Paris Salon, Suzuki made the headlines by unveiling one of the most futuristic motorcycles yet seen: the [[Suzuki GS1000S|GS1100S Katana]], a product of the talented Target design studio. It virtually overshadowed the much more sensible GS650G Katana, derived from the same styling exercise.
 
==Rare Advantages==
Nevertheless, the GS650 drew full profit from the style created by Target. In particular, it offered a very comfortable riding position, with an ultra -low saddle well-designed for both rid er and passenger. Its tank, with a generous cut-out for the knees, allowed the rider to lay right down on the machine. Endowed with a highly competitive performance for its day , the GS650 offered the rare advantage of having shaft final drive, still preferred by certain die hards despite the considerable progress in chain design. In short, the Katana seemed to possess all the right plus points for a long career.
==Too Strong an Image==
The nuances of the market's reaction are sometimes difficult to predict, and the bike failed to live up to its early promise. The aggressive colors of the GS650G frightened away the traditional tourists while the sporting element turned to more extreme models. Happily, the marque had been wise enough not to put all its eggs in one basket and simultaneously launched a very similar 650 of more sober appearance plus another, cheaper model with final drive by chain.
==1981 GS650GX==
==1981 GS650GX==
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Revision as of 15:48, 21 January 2007

1981 GS650GX

1981 Suzuki GS650GX


  • V.I.N. #: JS1GP71 G B 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: GS650G-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 673cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
  • MODEL CODE: 343
  • COLOR: Black, Maroon
  • Shaft drive
  • Black turn signals


1982 GS650GZ

1982 Suzuki GS650GZ
1982 Suzuki GS650G in Black


  • V.I.N. #: JS1GP71G C 100001
  • 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

1983 GS650GD

1983 Suzuki GS650GD


  • V.I.N. #: JS1GP71G D 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: GS650GENGINE
  • TYPE: 673cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
  • MODEL CODE: 343
  • COLOR: Black, Red
  • Polished aluminum grab rail
  • Black engine with polished right and left engine covers

1981 GS650GLX

1981 Suzuki GS650GLX


  • V.I.N. #: JS1GP71L B 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: GS650-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 673cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
  • MODEL CODE: 344
  • COLOR: Red, Black
  • Shaft drive
  • Leading axle forks
  • Chrome fenders

1982 GS650GLZ

1982 Suzuki GS650GLZ


  • V.I.N. #: JS1GP71L C 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: GS650G-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 674cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
  • MODEL CODE: 344
  • COLOR: Two Tone Blue, Two Tone Maroon
  • Choke lever mounted under left hand switch assembly
  • New style mag wheels

1983 GS650GLD

1983 Suzuki GS650GLD


  • V.I.N. #: JS1GP71L D 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: GS650G-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 673cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
  • MODEL CODE: 344
  • COLOR: Black & Silver, Two Tone Maroon
  • Black engine with polished right and left engine covers
  • Rectangular turn signal
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