Kawasaki Ninja 500 R Fuel Capacity (4.8 gal / 18.2 L)

Quick answer

For the 2005 model year, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R has a listed fuel capacity of 4.8 US gal (18.16 L).

Fuel capacity4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
Model years covered
2005

Kawasaki Ninja 500 R fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R sits around a large tank based on its listed capacity.

Large Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) tank is larger than 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
72th 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 Ninja 500 R fuel & related specs

Model years covered 2005
Fuel capacity 4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
Engine displacement 498 cc
Dry weight 388 lb (176 kg)

Kawasaki Ninja 500 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
2005 4.8 US gal (18.16 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 29.8 lb (13.5 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the Ninja 500 R at 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) across all years with a usable capacity figure.
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) tank is larger than the median among the 388 Kawasaki motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.15 US gal (15.71 L).

Kawasaki Ninja 500 R fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 4.8 US gal (18.16 L).

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R have?

The supplied displacement figures span 498 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.