Kawasaki KM 100 Fuel Capacity (1.59 gal / 6 L)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1978 to 1981, the Kawasaki KM 100 has a listed fuel capacity of 1.59 US gal (6 L).

Fuel capacity1.59 US gal (6 L)
Model years covered
1978197919801981

Kawasaki KM 100 fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki KM 100 sits around a small-capacity tank based on its listed capacity.

Small-Capacity Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 1.59 US gal (6 L) tank is smaller than the median among the 39 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 2.1 US gal (7.94 L).

Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles

Smaller tanksTypicalLarger tanks
17th percentile
Smallest: 1 US gal (3.78 L)Median: 2.1 US gal (7.94 L)Largest: 3.96 US gal (15 L)

Kawasaki KM 100 fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1978-1981
Fuel capacity 1.59 US gal (6 L)
Engine displacement 100 cc
Wet / running weight 196.2 lb (89 kg)

Kawasaki KM 100 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
1978 1.59 US gal (6 L)
1979 1.59 US gal (6 L)
1980 1.59 US gal (6 L)
1981 1.59 US gal (6 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 9.9 lb (4.5 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the KM 100 at 1.59 US gal (6 L) across all years with a usable capacity figure.
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 1.59 US gal (6 L) tank is smaller than the median among the 39 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 2.1 US gal (7.94 L).

Kawasaki KM 100 fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki KM 100 fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 1.59 US gal (6 L).

Did the Kawasaki KM 100 fuel capacity change by year?

No change appears in the comparable supplied figures; the listed capacity is 1.59 US gal (6 L).

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki KM 100?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki KM 100 have?

The supplied displacement figures span 100 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.