GLZ vs GZ

[GS650G1982]

Forgive me if this has been asked and answered a million times, but what is the difference between the GZ and GLZ models of GS650G?

 

[koolaid_kid]

Let me break it completely down for you so you understand how Suzuki used the letters:
The G means it is a shaft drive
The Z means it is a 1982
So the GZ is a shaft drive 1982 model. These days we would call them a standard (vs. a cruiser or sport bike), but the term did not exist back then.
The L means it is a derivative of the G model, which was supposed to be a cruiser model ala HD.
The differences are: a tank more styled like a peanut tank.
Pulled back handlebars, most call them buckhorn bars.
Stepped seat with a lower seat height for the driver. This is great for vertically challenged riders, btw.
Axles were in front of the lower fork tubes instead of under them.
There were other differences, but those are the easy ones to spot.

 

[GS650G1982]

Awesome! That is exactly what I needed to know. Thanks