Kawasaki Versys 650LT Fuel Capacity (5 gal / 18.9 L)

Quick answer

Across 5 covered model years from 2015 to 2019, the Kawasaki Versys 650LT has listed fuel capacities ranging from 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.5 US gal (20.82 L), depending on model year.

Fuel capacity5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.5 US gal (20.82 L)
Model years covered
20152016201720182019

Kawasaki Versys 650LT fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki Versys 650LT sits around a large tank based on its listed capacity.

Large Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 5 US gal (18.93 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
76th 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.

1.9 L spread

Smallest supplied5 US gal (18.93 L)
Largest supplied5.5 US gal (20.82 L)
Difference10%

Kawasaki Versys 650LT fuel & related specs

Model years covered 2015-2019
Fuel capacity 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.5 US gal (20.82 L)
Engine displacement 649 cc
Wet / running weight 454.2 lb (206 kg) to 476.4 lb (216.1 kg)

Kawasaki Versys 650LT 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 5 US gal (18.93 L)
2016 5 US gal (18.93 L)
2017 5 US gal (18.93 L)
2018 5 US gal (18.93 L)
2019 5.5 US gal (20.82 L)

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
2015-20185 US gal (18.93 L)
20195.5 US gal (20.82 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 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 34.2 lb (15.5 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

Tank size is not identical across all supplied years: capacity runs from 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.5 US gal (20.82 L).
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 5 US gal (18.93 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 Versys 650LT fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki Versys 650LT fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.5 US gal (20.82 L).

Did the Kawasaki Versys 650LT fuel capacity change by year?

Yes. Across the supplied comparable years, listed capacity ranges from 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.5 US gal (20.82 L). Check the year table for the exact model year.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki Versys 650LT?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki Versys 650LT have?

The supplied displacement figures span 649 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.