Kawasaki KLX 450 R Fuel Capacity (2.1 gal / 7.9 L)

Quick answer

For the 2009 model year, the Kawasaki KLX 450 R has a listed fuel capacity of 2.1 US gal (7.94 L).

Fuel capacity2.1 US gal (7.94 L)
Model years covered
2009

Kawasaki KLX 450 R fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki KLX 450 R sits around a small-capacity tank based on its listed capacity.

Small-Capacity Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) tank is smaller than the median among the 388 Kawasaki motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.15 US gal (15.71 L).

Kawasaki motorcycles

Smaller tanksTypicalLarger tanks
19th percentile
Smallest: 0.53 US gal (2 L)Median: 4.15 US gal (15.71 L)Largest: 7.53 US gal (28.5 L)

Kawasaki KLX 450 R fuel & related specs

Model years covered 2009
Fuel capacity 2.1 US gal (7.94 L)
Engine displacement 449 cc
Dry weight 992.1 lb (450 kg)

Kawasaki KLX 450 R fuel capacity by year

A dash means the relevant figure was not supplied for that model year.

Year Fuel capacity Reserve Listed consumption Est. full-tank range
2009 2.1 US gal (7.94 L)

Useful fuel calculations

These are calculated from the supplied specifications; they are not guaranteed real-world figures.

Approx. fuel weight with a full tank 13 lb (5.9 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the KLX 450 R at 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) across all years with a usable capacity figure.
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 13 lb (5.9 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) tank is smaller than the median among the 388 Kawasaki motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.15 US gal (15.71 L).

Kawasaki KLX 450 R fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki KLX 450 R fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 2.1 US gal (7.94 L).

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki KLX 450 R?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 13 lb (5.9 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki KLX 450 R have?

The supplied displacement figures span 449 cc across the model years covered.

Is fuel capacity the same as usable riding fuel?

Not necessarily. Published tank capacity is a nominal total capacity. Real usable fuel can vary slightly with filling method, bike angle, tank design and when the low-fuel or reserve system is triggered.

Fuel-capacity & range note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market and equipment. Fuel capacity is a nominal published figure, while calculated fuel weight and range figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Real-world fuel economy and range vary with speed, riding style, load, weather, terrain, tune and fuel level. Confirm critical specifications in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.