Help with Model Identification GS650 G/GT/GX????

[Gorminrider]

didn't read all this closely, but the first pages of the parts fiche purport to explain which is which using frame numbers. The frame number is supposed to be on the headstock right side, which, naturally, puts it under the cheesy glued on and so-precious VIN tag...
GTZ=500001~
GTX=501827~

the parts fiche says it applies to certain "E" varieties. These are country codes. The assumption being, that the book applies exactly to bikes exported to those countries, OR you will see a note per the country, as in the list of parts, you might see "E4" to the right, which tells you that part is specifically for that country...I suppose as the bikes went down the line, they were tagged and sorted for export with it. It's no guarantee though.

Canada's code is E28.

It's esoteric, but write it down. It's hard to find if it ever makes you itch for it again. You will note that the parts fiche first page may not include "E28". Hopefully, E28 will be noted as above in the part list that follows each diagram, where there is a difference. Or, there is no difference.

 

[rphillips]

From all I've seen the Katanas were always designated by an "S" or an "M", thus the GS650 "GM " (shaft dr.) & the GS650 "M" (chain). the only time I've ever seen the "T" it meant an "80" model.... Very interesting.

 

[Gorminrider]

more: The year of manufacture is supposedly accurate in the VIN. 10th position from the beginning:C=1982
VIN
JS1GP71GOC~
(B would be 1981)

then there is other miscellany I found somewhere that gets a little muddled because noone here really knows: some 650GTs have chrome turn signals. (My GTZ) On black bikes, some have gold pinstriping (My GTZ)while others have red.Some have grey paint on the aluminum rims (My GTZ), some have a real black.
Even harder to pin down: Some may even have running lights in the front signals. Some may even have longer stalks at the front versus shorter ones. The territory gets muddled with 650Gs generally.

 

[650Skull]

My 82 GS650E Canadian Model

 

[650Skull]

List of Vin No's for 80/81/82/83

 

[650Skull]

9th and 11th digit determined at the time of manufactur...........maybe these 2 digits are the place, and difference in models. Could you guys with different models post your Vin no's to see the difference in those 2 digits

List of Vin No's for 80/81/82/83

 

[650Skull]

Taken from a German Suzuki GS site and translated
http://www.gs-classic.de/index1e.htm

Extract from the site translated


Completely unnoticed in Germany, Suzuki introduced a new, interesting machine in 1981, the Tourer GS 650 GT, which was originally also sold in other countries under the type designation GS 650 G - so do not confuse it with the Katana of the same name. With its rather conservative appearance, the GT was a really fast device with the power it offered, which mainly went across the pond to American customers who were more into cruising on highways.

Black with chrome indicators
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The color scheme was also corresponding. They were available in classic black, a warm red metallic and a light blue metallic. But the GT was not completely withheld from fans in the old world, because it went to some European countries and was the inspiration for the GS 650 G Katana. At first glance, the engine appeared to be derived from the GS 550, but it was an independent development for the upper middle class. It had a displacement of almost 700 cc and was designed entirely for two valves.

 

[Gorminrider]

9th and 11th digit determined at the time of manufactur...........maybe these 2 digits are the place, and difference in models. Could you guys with different models post your Vin no's to see the difference in those 2 digits

List of Vin No's for 80/81/82/83
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I can't see those very well but JS1GP71GOCZ104"xxx" Registered as an '82. Black,gold pinstripe had chrome signals.

 

[650Skull]

I can't see those very well but JS1GP71GOCZ104"xxx" Registered as an '82. Black,gold pinstripe had chrome signals.

need to use a computer or laptop. Right click on pic and open open new tab.....easy to read or download.............don't use a hosting site so cant post large pics

 

[hank2]

Old thread here. Reading canuck1969's recent postings on completion of his excellent '81 650G (in the carb/fuel/exhaust tech section) had me re-reading this thread as well. The VIN on my '81 GS650G(X) is:

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Identical in year, color and striping to canuck1969's bike.

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