Kawasaki Versys 1000LT Fuel Capacity (5.52 gal / 20.9 L)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 2015 to 2018, the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT has listed fuel capacities ranging from 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L), depending on model year.

Fuel capacity5.5 US gal (20.82 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L)
Model years covered
2015201620172018

Kawasaki Versys 1000LT fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT sits around a large tank based on its listed capacity.

Large Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 5.52 US gal (20.91 L) tank is larger 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
88th percentile
Smallest: 0.53 US gal (2 L)Median: 4.15 US gal (15.71 L)Largest: 7.53 US gal (28.5 L)

Fuel capacity across model years

This shows the smallest and largest supplied tank capacities for this model.

0.2 L spread

Smallest supplied5.5 US gal (20.82 L)
Largest supplied5.55 US gal (21 L)
Difference0.9%

Kawasaki Versys 1000LT fuel & related specs

Model years covered 2015-2018
Fuel capacity 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L)
Engine displacement 1,043 cc
Wet / running weight 549 lb (249 kg)

Kawasaki Versys 1000LT 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
2015 5.55 US gal (21 L)
2016 5.55 US gal (21 L)
2017 5.5 US gal (20.82 L)
2018 5.5 US gal (20.82 L)

Fuel capacity changes by model year

Grouped values below show where supplied tank, reserve, consumption or calculated-range figures differ across the covered years.

Fuel capacity
2015-20165.55 US gal (21 L)
2017-20185.5 US gal (20.82 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 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

Tank size is not identical across all supplied years: capacity runs from 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L).
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 5.52 US gal (20.91 L) tank is larger than the median among the 388 Kawasaki motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.15 US gal (15.71 L).

Kawasaki Versys 1000LT fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L).

Did the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT fuel capacity change by year?

Yes. Across the supplied comparable years, listed capacity ranges from 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L). Check the year table for the exact model year.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT have?

The supplied displacement figures span 1,043 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.