Kawasaki GPZ 600 R Fuel Capacity (4.76 gal / 18 L)

Quick answer

Across 7 covered model years from 1984 to 1990, the Kawasaki GPZ 600 R has a listed fuel capacity of 4.76 US gal (18 L).

Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Model years covered
1984198519861987198819891990

Kawasaki GPZ 600 R fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki GPZ 600 R 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 close to the median among the 36 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 5.02 US gal (19 L).

Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles

Smaller tanksTypicalLarger tanks
25th percentile
Smallest: 3.43 US gal (13 L)Median: 5.02 US gal (19 L)Largest: 7.53 US gal (28.5 L)

Kawasaki GPZ 600 R fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1984-1990
Fuel capacity 4.76 US gal (18 L)
Engine displacement 592 cc
Wet / running weight 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 478.4 lb (217 kg)

Kawasaki GPZ 600 R 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
1984 4.76 US gal (18 L)
1985 4.76 US gal (18 L)
1986 4.76 US gal (18 L)
1987 4.76 US gal (18 L)
1988 4.76 US gal (18 L)
1989 4.76 US gal (18 L)
1990 4.76 US gal (18 L)

Fuel capacity changes by model year

The available supplied fuel-capacity figures are the same across the comparable model years.

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)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the GPZ 600 R at 4.76 US gal (18 L) across all years with a usable capacity figure.
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank is close to the median among the 36 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 5.02 US gal (19 L).

Kawasaki GPZ 600 R fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki GPZ 600 R fuel tank?

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

Did the Kawasaki GPZ 600 R fuel capacity change by year?

No change appears in the comparable supplied figures; the listed capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L).

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

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

What engine size does the Kawasaki GPZ 600 R 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.