Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD Fuel Capacity (3.59 gal / 13.6 L)

Quick answer

For the 1977 model year, the Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD has a listed fuel capacity of 3.59 US gal (13.6 L). Listed reserve capacity is 0.5 US gal (1.89 L) where supplied.

Fuel capacity3.59 US gal (13.6 L)
Reserve fuel0.5 US gal (1.89 L)
Listed consumption4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg US / 21.3 km/L)
Est. full-tank range18 miles (289 km)
Model years covered
1977

Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD sits around a medium-capacity tank based on its listed capacity. Using the supplied fuel-consumption figures, the mathematical full-tank range works out to about 18 miles (289 km). Reserve capacity is listed as 0.5 US gal (1.89 L) where available.

Medium-Capacity Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 3.59 US gal (13.6 L) tank is smaller than the median among the 73 Kawasaki sport bikes in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.49 US gal (17 L).

Kawasaki sport bikes

Smaller tanksTypicalLarger tanks
1th percentile
Smallest: 0.98 US gal (3.7 L)Median: 4.49 US gal (17 L)Largest: 5.81 US gal (22 L)

Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1977
Fuel capacity 3.59 US gal (13.6 L)
Reserve fuel capacity 0.5 US gal (1.89 L)
Reserve as % of tank 13.9%
Listed fuel consumption 4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg US / 21.3 km/L)
Engine displacement 1,015 cc
Dry weight 529.1 lb (240 kg)

Kawasaki KZ1000 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
1977 3.59 US gal (13.6 L) 0.5 US gal (1.89 L) 4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg US / 21.3 km/L) 18 miles (289 km)

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)
Estimated full-tank range 18 miles (289 km)
Estimated distance before reserve 155 miles (249 km)
Estimated reserve-only range 25 miles (4 km)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the KZ1000 LTD at 3.59 US gal (13.6 L) across all years with a usable capacity figure.
Reserve fuel is listed separately for at least one model year. Reserve is part of the total fuel capacity, not extra fuel on top of the tank capacity.
Estimated range is calculated from the listed fuel-consumption figure and total tank capacity for the same model year. It is not a guaranteed real-world riding range.
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 73 Kawasaki sport bikes in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.49 US gal (17 L).

Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD fuel tank?

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

How much reserve fuel does the Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD have?

Where reserve data is supplied, it is listed at 0.5 US gal (1.89 L). Reserve is included within total tank capacity.

What fuel consumption is listed for the Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD?

The supplied figures range from 4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg US / 21.3 km/L), depending on model year.

How far can the Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD go on a full tank?

Using the listed tank capacity and listed consumption from the same model-year rows gives an estimated full-tank range of 18 miles (289 km). Real-world range can be lower or higher.

How far can the Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD travel on reserve?

Where both reserve capacity and fuel consumption are supplied, the mathematical reserve-only estimate is 25 miles (4 km). Treat that as an estimate, not a distance to rely on.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki KZ1000 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 KZ1000 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.