Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition Fuel Capacity (4.03 gal / 15.2 L)

Quick answer

Across the 2015 and 2016 model years, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition has listed fuel capacities ranging from 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.09 US gal (15.5 L), depending on model year.

Fuel capacity3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
Listed consumption2.67 L/100 km (88.1 mpg US / 37.5 km/L) to 4.17 L/100 km (56.4 mpg US / 24 km/L)
Est. full-tank range224 miles (36 km) to 361 miles (581 km)
Model years covered
20152016

Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition 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 224 miles (36 km) to 361 miles (581 km).

Medium-Capacity Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 4.03 US gal (15.25 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
48th 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 supplied3.96 US gal (15 L)
Largest supplied4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
Difference3.3%

Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition fuel & related specs

Model years covered 2015-2016
Fuel capacity 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
Listed fuel consumption 2.67 L/100 km (88.1 mpg US / 37.5 km/L) to 4.17 L/100 km (56.4 mpg US / 24 km/L)
Engine displacement 399 cc
Wet / running weight 465.2 lb (211 kg)

Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition 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
2015 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) 2.67 L/100 km (88.1 mpg US / 37.5 km/L) 361 miles (581 km)
2016 3.96 US gal (15 L) 4.17 L/100 km (56.4 mpg US / 24 km/L) 224 miles (36 km)

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
20154.09 US gal (15.5 L)
20163.96 US gal (15 L)
Fuel consumption
20152.67 L/100 km (88.1 mpg US / 37.5 km/L)
20164.17 L/100 km (56.4 mpg US / 24 km/L)
Estimated full-tank range
2015361 miles (581 km)
2016224 miles (36 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 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 25.5 lb (11.5 kg)
Estimated full-tank range 224 miles (36 km) to 361 miles (581 km)

What the fuel numbers tell you

Tank size is not identical across all supplied years: capacity runs from 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.09 US gal (15.5 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 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 4.03 US gal (15.25 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 Ninja 400 Special Edition fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.09 US gal (15.5 L).

Did the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition fuel capacity change by year?

Yes. Across the supplied comparable years, listed capacity ranges from 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.09 US gal (15.5 L). Check the year table for the exact model year.

What fuel consumption is listed for the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition?

The supplied figures range from 2.67 L/100 km (88.1 mpg US / 37.5 km/L) to 4.17 L/100 km (56.4 mpg US / 24 km/L), depending on model year.

How far can the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition 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 224 miles (36 km) to 361 miles (581 km). Real-world range can be lower or higher.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition have?

The supplied displacement figures span 399 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.