Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Fuel Capacity (3.96 gal / 15 L)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1995 to 2001, the Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan has a listed fuel capacity of 3.96 US gal (15 L).

Fuel capacity3.96 US gal (15 L)
Model years covered
1995199920002001

Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan sits around a medium-capacity tank based on its listed capacity.

Medium-Capacity Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank is close to the median among the 44 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 3.98 US gal (15.07 L).

Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles

Smaller tanksTypicalLarger tanks
45th percentile
Smallest: 2.77 US gal (10.5 L)Median: 3.98 US gal (15.07 L)Largest: 5.81 US gal (22 L)

Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001
Fuel capacity 3.96 US gal (15 L)
Engine displacement 805 cc
Dry weight 496 lb (225 kg) to 511.5 lb (232 kg)

Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan 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
1999 3.96 US gal (15 L)
2000 3.96 US gal (15 L)
2001 3.96 US gal (15 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 24.6 lb (11.2 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the VN 800 Vulcan at 3.96 US gal (15 L) across all years with a usable capacity figure.
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank is close to the median among the 44 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 3.98 US gal (15.07 L).

Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan fuel tank?

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

Did the Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan fuel capacity change by year?

No change appears in the comparable supplied figures; the listed capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L).

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan?

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

What engine size does the Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan have?

The supplied displacement figures span 805 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.