Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD Fuel Capacity (3.59 gal / 13.6 L)

Quick answer

For the 1979 model year, the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD has a listed fuel capacity of 3.59 US gal (13.6 L).

Fuel capacity3.59 US gal (13.6 L)
Model years covered
1979

Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD sits around a medium-capacity tank based on its listed capacity.

Medium-Capacity Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 3.59 US gal (13.6 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
36th 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 KZ 1000 LTD fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1979
Fuel capacity 3.59 US gal (13.6 L)
Engine displacement 1,015 cc
Dry weight 531.3 lb (241 kg)

Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD 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
1979 3.59 US gal (13.6 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 22.3 lb (10.1 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the KZ 1000 LTD at 3.59 US gal (13.6 L) across all years with a usable capacity figure.
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 22.3 lb (10.1 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 3.59 US gal (13.6 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 KZ 1000 LTD fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 3.59 US gal (13.6 L).

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 22.3 lb (10.1 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD have?

The supplied displacement figures span 1,015 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.