Kawasaki W2 Fuel Capacity (3.96 gal / 15 L)

Quick answer

Across 5 covered model years from 1965 to 1969, the Kawasaki W2 has a listed fuel capacity of 3.96 US gal (15 L).

Fuel capacity3.96 US gal (15 L)
Model years covered
19651966196719681969

Kawasaki W2 fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki W2 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 smaller than the median among the 21 Kawasaki all-round motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.76 US gal (18 L).

Kawasaki all-round motorcycles

Smaller tanksTypicalLarger tanks
19th percentile
Smallest: 3.17 US gal (12 L)Median: 4.76 US gal (18 L)Largest: 6.08 US gal (23 L)

Kawasaki W2 fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1965-1969
Fuel capacity 3.96 US gal (15 L)
Engine displacement 624 cc

Kawasaki W2 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
1965 3.96 US gal (15 L)
1966 3.96 US gal (15 L)
1967 3.96 US gal (15 L)
1968 3.96 US gal (15 L)
1969 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 W2 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 smaller than the median among the 21 Kawasaki all-round motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.76 US gal (18 L).

Kawasaki W2 fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki W2 fuel tank?

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

Did the Kawasaki W2 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 W2?

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 W2 have?

The supplied displacement figures span 624 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.