Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) Fuel Capacity (4.23 gal / 16 L)

Quick answer

For the 1989 model year, the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) has a listed fuel capacity of 4.23 US gal (16 L). Listed reserve capacity is 1.06 US gal (4 L) where supplied.

Fuel capacity4.23 US gal (16 L)
Reserve fuel1.06 US gal (4 L)
Listed consumption5 L/100 km (47 mpg US / 20 km/L)
Est. full-tank range199 miles (320 km)
Model years covered
1989

Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) 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 199 miles (320 km). Reserve capacity is listed as 1.06 US gal (4 L) where available.

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 GPX 600 (ZX600C2) fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1989
Fuel capacity 4.23 US gal (16 L)
Reserve fuel capacity 1.06 US gal (4 L)
Reserve as % of tank 25%
Listed fuel consumption 5 L/100 km (47 mpg US / 20 km/L)
Engine displacement 592 cc
Dry weight 396.8 lb (180 kg)

Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) 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
1989 4.23 US gal (16 L) 1.06 US gal (4 L) 5 L/100 km (47 mpg US / 20 km/L) 199 miles (320 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 26.3 lb (11.9 kg)
Estimated full-tank range 199 miles (320 km)
Estimated distance before reserve 149 miles (240 km)
Estimated reserve-only range 5 miles (80 km)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the GPX 600 (ZX600C2) at 4.23 US gal (16 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 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 GPX 600 (ZX600C2) fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) fuel tank?

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

How much reserve fuel does the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) have?

Where reserve data is supplied, it is listed at 1.06 US gal (4 L). Reserve is included within total tank capacity.

What fuel consumption is listed for the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2)?

The supplied figures range from 5 L/100 km (47 mpg US / 20 km/L), depending on model year.

How far can the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) 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 199 miles (320 km). Real-world range can be lower or higher.

How far can the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) travel on reserve?

Where both reserve capacity and fuel consumption are supplied, the mathematical reserve-only estimate is 5 miles (80 km). Treat that as an estimate, not a distance to rely on.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2)?

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 GPX 600 (ZX600C2) have?

The supplied displacement figures span 592 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.