Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Fuel Capacity (5.3 gal / 20.1 L)

Quick answer

Across 17 covered model years from 2007 to 2024, the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom has listed fuel capacities ranging from 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L), depending on model year.

Fuel capacity5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
Model years covered
20072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120232024

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom sits around a large tank based on its listed capacity.

Large Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) tank is larger than 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
88th percentile
Smallest: 2.77 US gal (10.5 L)Median: 3.98 US gal (15.07 L)Largest: 5.81 US gal (22 L)

Fuel capacity across model years

This shows the smallest and largest supplied tank capacities for this model.

0.1 L spread

Smallest supplied5.28 US gal (20 L)
Largest supplied5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
Difference0.3%

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom fuel & related specs

Model years covered 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024
Fuel capacity 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
Engine displacement 903 cc
Wet / running weight 610 lb (276.7 kg) to 612.9 lb (278 kg)
Dry weight 549 lb (249 kg) to 610.9 lb (277.1 kg)

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 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
2007 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2008 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2009 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2010 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2011 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2012 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2013 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2014 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2015 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2016 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2017 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2018 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2019 5.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2020 5.28 US gal (20 L)
2021 5.28 US gal (20 L)
2023 5.3 US gal (20.06 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
2007-20195.3 US gal (20.06 L)
2020-20215.28 US gal (20 L)
20235.3 US gal (20.06 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 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

Tank size is not identical across all supplied years: capacity runs from 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L).
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) tank is larger than 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 Vulcan 900 Custom fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L).

Did the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom fuel capacity change by year?

Yes. Across the supplied comparable years, listed capacity ranges from 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L). Check the year table for the exact model year.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom have?

The supplied displacement figures span 903 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.