1981 gs650e

[flipmedia]

Hi all, I just picked up this 1981 GS650e 6 speed chain drive. The bike is in rough shape but it's all there. How rare is this model and is it worth restoring to original condition? Any info appreciated

[timebombprod]

i think its something like around 3000 were made, either for the GL or the 650s in general. its a great rider so its up to you if you think its worth restoring, but they don't necessarily bring in a lot of value.

[rphillips]

My opinion, a very nice, solid, eye catching old bike. Not any more rare than other 40 yr. old bikes, sure not an expensive collector bike, just a good old bike & yes back in good looking & running condition, a lot of fun riding & getting attention from bike folks.

[Nessism]

That's one of my favorite GS's. Roller bearing crank, and 2nd gen 2 valve cylinder head for good power.

[650Skull]

Hey flipmedia,

I have an 82Ez. Only 3 years of the GS650E, 81 GS650Ex, 82 GS650Ez,and 83 GS650Ed, these models have a chain drive and the engines a re basically the GS550 crank with larger sleeves and pistons retaining the roller bearing crank, where all the other GS650's, have a shaft drive and the engines are different as well. Suzuki gave the shaft drive engines shell bearings and a different head

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gs650e%2083.htm

[Nessism]

Hey flipmedia,

I have an 82Ez. Only 3 years of the GS650E, 81 GS650Ex, 82 GS650Ez,and 83 GS650Ed, these models have a chain drive and the engines a re basically the GS550 crank with larger sleeves and pistons retaining the roller bearing crank, where all the other GS650's, have a shaft drive and the engines are different as well. Suzuki gave the shaft drive engines shell bearings and a different head

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gs650e%2083.htm

Pretty sure both the G and E shared the same head. It's got a bathtub shape combustion chamber and burns more efficiently than the regular 2V GS heads.

[flipmedia]

Thx for all the information everyone. Appreciated!