Gr650 ???

[Boogywstew]

How is it that the GR650 Tempter isn't "allowed" here? Maybe more to the point, just because Suzuki gave the 650 air cooled twin the prefix "GR" it would still seem to be a natural progression between the GS450 and the other larger GS models. Kawasaki has no trouble listing both the 750 twin and the 750 4 cylinder bikes as KZs. If I bought a GR650 would I be constantly reminded that this site is for "GS" bikes? There aren't any decent "GR650" sites.

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

If I bought a GR650 would I be treated as the proverbial "red headed stepchild" here?

Of Course, but every family has to have at least one. Why not you?

Welcome to the site.

It's not that your bike isn't "allowed", it's just not the focus of this site. That said, I'm sure there are members here who who would be happy to impart general knowledge which would help you, and maybe even some with specific Tempter experience who could help you.

Post your questions in the appropriate forum sections.

And we like pictures, even of GRs.

 

[Baatfam]

You'll be fine....
There are plenty of members here that don't even own a Suzuki, let alone a GS Suzuki.

Welcome....

 

[grcamna2]

The member 'dennco2' has a GR650 and he has posted quite often here and received help from many members as he's been sorting it out. :eagerness:

 

[Boogywstew]

I am currently without a bike but I will more than likely end up with a GS450. I'd rather have a GR650 but they are rare compared to the GS450 or the GS500e. I have been lurking here for quite a while and I admire the professionalism and joy I find here. I'd like to have a forum home here, either way.

 

[Boogywstew]

Strange ... I thought I'd edited that red headed stepchild line out? Oops! I was that redheaded stepchild! Fortunately, I had wonderful step parents! Thank you for your kind words.

 

[Boogywstew]

Thank You !

 

[rphillips]

Welcome, & you can be sure nobody but you will care if you have a GS450 or a GR650, as long as not an "L" model. But beware, you never know what to expect around here.

 

[grcamna2]

Welcome to the forum Stew.

 

[Grimly]

The GR is every bit a GS anyway.
I wish Zuk had kept making them, as I'd have one for definite.

 

[Boogywstew]

Thank You!

 

[zuluwiz]

Boogywstew, just walk right in, draw yerself a cold beer and grab a seat at the bar. we're not that picky.

 

[Boogywstew]

Thank you for the invite!

 

[Cipher]

The GR is every bit a GS anyway.
I wish Zuk had kept making them, as I'd have one for definite.

They were lovely. Almost a triumph 750. Ceptin no leaks or bits falling off.

Prod run was 83 to 86 or 7 iirc
Cosmetic bits signals clocks same as 550l of same Gen.
was the later faired 500 not the same lump reworked?

 

[grcamna2]

Do they have a type of extra flywheel which kicks-in lots of torque at low rpms ?

 

[Boogywstew]

Thank you for welcoming me!

 

[bwringer]

Most of the bike is identical or nearly so to the GS line from the same era. Wiring colors are mostly or all the same, suspension and brakes share most or all parts with GS models, etc. Most knowledge crosses over quite easily. An old Suzuki is an old Suzuki, for the most part.

Suzuki re-uses parts and engineering to an extraordinary degree, which is part of what makes it possible for us to keep riding these things hard 40 years later.

The GR650 was relatively rare, so there are parts that are far more difficult to find. Things like cosmetic parts, tanks, instruments, etc. are extraordinarily hard to find in nice shape for all vintage Suzukis, and the GR's rarity compounds the problem.

I helped put one back on the road and ridden it, and it's a very nice bike. Relatively light weight, compact yet comfy, good power, appealing engine. I think it was just the victim of bad timing, arriving about when the "dumping" controversy and the '80s motorcycle glut issues were starting, and the fact that folks buying Japanese bikes in the US at the time were hyper-focused on four cylinder bikes.

 

[Boogywstew]

That is one comprehensive thoughtful answer. Thank you for taking the time to respond.
In my world of love for Japanese transverse air cooled twins, the GR650 is just simply the best looking motorcycle. The seat is not too stepped that I would bother to change it but I would change the handlebars to superbike bars.

 

[grcamna2]

Do they have a type of extra flywheel which kicks-in lots of torque at low rpms ?

Do you happen to know ??

 

[Boogywstew]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_GR650 Specifically, check out the 3rd paragraph.