Kawasaki ZZR 600 Fuel Capacity (4.76 gal / 18 L)

Quick answer

Across 13 covered model years from 1993 to 2009, the Kawasaki ZZR 600 has listed fuel capacities ranging from 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L), depending on model year.

Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
Model years covered
1993199519961997199819992000200120042005200620072009

Kawasaki ZZR 600 fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki ZZR 600 sits around a large tank based on its listed capacity.

Large Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 4.76 US gal (18 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
7th 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 supplied4.76 US gal (18 L)
Largest supplied4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
Difference0.9%

Kawasaki ZZR 600 fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
Fuel capacity 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
Engine displacement 593 cc to 599 cc
Dry weight 377 lb (171 kg) to 432.1 lb (196 kg)

Kawasaki ZZR 600 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
1993 4.76 US gal (18 L)
1999 4.76 US gal (18 L)
2000 4.76 US gal (18 L)
2001 4.76 US gal (18 L)
2004 4.76 US gal (18 L)
2005 4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
2006 4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
2007 4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
2009 4.8 US gal (18.16 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
1993-20044.76 US gal (18 L)
2005-20094.8 US gal (18.16 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 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

Tank size is not identical across all supplied years: capacity runs from 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L).
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 4.76 US gal (18 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 ZZR 600 fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki ZZR 600 fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L).

Did the Kawasaki ZZR 600 fuel capacity change by year?

Yes. Across the supplied comparable years, listed capacity ranges from 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L). Check the year table for the exact model year.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki ZZR 600?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki ZZR 600 have?

The supplied displacement figures span 593 cc to 599 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.