Kawasaki Z1000 ABS Fuel Capacity (4.49 gal / 17 L)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 2007 to 2016, the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS has listed fuel capacities ranging from 4 US gal (15.14 L) to 4.89 US gal (18.5 L), depending on model year.

Fuel capacity4 US gal (15.14 L) to 4.89 US gal (18.5 L)
Model years covered
2007201420152016

Kawasaki Z1000 ABS fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS sits around a large tank based on its listed capacity.

Large Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank is close to the median among the 43 Kawasaki naked bikes in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.49 US gal (17 L).

Kawasaki naked bikes

Smaller tanksTypicalLarger tanks
53th percentile
Smallest: 2 US gal (7.57 L)Median: 4.49 US gal (17 L)Largest: 5.7 US gal (21.57 L)

Fuel capacity across model years

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

3.4 L spread

Smallest supplied4 US gal (15.14 L)
Largest supplied4.89 US gal (18.5 L)
Difference22.2%

Kawasaki Z1000 ABS fuel & related specs

Model years covered 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016
Fuel capacity 4 US gal (15.14 L) to 4.89 US gal (18.5 L)
Engine displacement 953 cc to 1,043 cc
Wet / running weight 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 491.6 lb (223 kg)
Dry weight 451.9 lb (205 kg)

Kawasaki Z1000 ABS 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 4.89 US gal (18.5 L)
2014 4 US gal (15.14 L)
2015 4.49 US gal (17 L)
2016 4.49 US gal (17 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
20074.89 US gal (18.5 L)
20144 US gal (15.14 L)
2015-20164.49 US gal (17 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 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) to 30.4 lb (13.8 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

Tank size is not identical across all supplied years: capacity runs from 4 US gal (15.14 L) to 4.89 US gal (18.5 L).
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) to 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank is close to the median among the 43 Kawasaki naked bikes in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 4.49 US gal (17 L).

Kawasaki Z1000 ABS fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 4 US gal (15.14 L) to 4.89 US gal (18.5 L).

Did the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS fuel capacity change by year?

Yes. Across the supplied comparable years, listed capacity ranges from 4 US gal (15.14 L) to 4.89 US gal (18.5 L). Check the year table for the exact model year.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) to 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS have?

The supplied displacement figures span 953 cc to 1,043 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.