Kawasaki ER-6n Fuel Capacity (4.1 gal / 15.5 L)

Quick answer

Across 12 covered model years from 2006 to 2017, the Kawasaki ER-6n has listed fuel capacities ranging from 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L), depending on model year.

Fuel capacity4.09 US gal (15.5 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L)
Listed consumption4.73 L/100 km (49.7 mpg US / 21.1 km/L)
Est. full-tank range21 miles (338 km)
Model years covered
200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017

Kawasaki ER-6n fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki ER-6n 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 21 miles (338 km).

Medium-Capacity Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 4.1 US gal (15.52 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
5th 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.

0.5 L spread

Smallest supplied4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
Largest supplied4.23 US gal (16 L)
Difference3.2%

Kawasaki ER-6n fuel & related specs

Model years covered 2006-2017
Fuel capacity 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L)
Listed fuel consumption 4.73 L/100 km (49.7 mpg US / 21.1 km/L)
Engine displacement 649 cc
Wet / running weight 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 449.7 lb (204 kg)
Dry weight 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 449.7 lb (204 kg)

Kawasaki ER-6n 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
2006 4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
2007 4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
2008 4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
2009 4.1 US gal (15.51 L)
2010 4.1 US gal (15.51 L)
2011 4.1 US gal (15.52 L)
2012 4.1 US gal (15.52 L)
2013 4.23 US gal (16 L)
2014 4.23 US gal (16 L)
2015 4.23 US gal (16 L) 4.73 L/100 km (49.7 mpg US / 21.1 km/L) 21 miles (338 km)
2016 4.23 US gal (16 L)
2017 4.23 US gal (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
2006-20084.09 US gal (15.5 L)
2009-20104.1 US gal (15.51 L)
2011-20124.1 US gal (15.52 L)
2013-20174.23 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 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg)
Estimated full-tank range 21 miles (338 km)

What the fuel numbers tell you

Tank size is not identical across all supplied years: capacity runs from 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L).
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 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 4.1 US gal (15.52 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 ER-6n fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki ER-6n fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L).

Did the Kawasaki ER-6n fuel capacity change by year?

Yes. Across the supplied comparable years, listed capacity ranges from 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L). Check the year table for the exact model year.

What fuel consumption is listed for the Kawasaki ER-6n?

The supplied figures range from 4.73 L/100 km (49.7 mpg US / 21.1 km/L), depending on model year.

How far can the Kawasaki ER-6n 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 21 miles (338 km). Real-world range can be lower or higher.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki ER-6n?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki ER-6n have?

The supplied displacement figures span 649 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.