Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fuel Capacity (4.23 gal / 16 L)

Quick answer

For the 1999 model year, the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer has a listed fuel capacity of 4.23 US gal (16 L).

Fuel capacity4.23 US gal (16 L)
Model years covered
1999

Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer sits around a medium-capacity tank based on its listed capacity.

Medium-Capacity Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank is close to 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
51th 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 VN 1500 Classic Tourer fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1999
Fuel capacity 4.23 US gal (16 L)
Engine displacement 1,470 cc
Dry weight 729.7 lb (331 kg)

Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer 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
1999 4.23 US gal (16 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 26.3 lb (11.9 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the VN 1500 Classic Tourer at 4.23 US gal (16 L) across all years with a usable capacity figure.
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank is close to the median among the 388 Kawasaki motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.15 US gal (15.71 L).

Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 4.23 US gal (16 L).

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer have?

The supplied displacement figures span 1,470 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.