Kawasaki ZX-10 Fuel Capacity (5.81 gal / 22 L)

Quick answer

Across the 1988, 1989 and 1990 model years, the Kawasaki ZX-10 has a listed fuel capacity of 5.81 US gal (22 L).

Fuel capacity5.81 US gal (22 L)
Listed consumption5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg US / 17.9 km/L)
Est. full-tank range244 miles (393 km)
Model years covered
198819891990

Kawasaki ZX-10 fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki ZX-10 sits around a very large tank based on its listed capacity. Using the supplied fuel-consumption figures, the mathematical full-tank range works out to about 244 miles (393 km).

Very Large Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 5.81 US gal (22 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
94th percentile
Smallest: 0.53 US gal (2 L)Median: 4.15 US gal (15.71 L)Largest: 7.53 US gal (28.5 L)

Kawasaki ZX-10 fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1988-1990
Fuel capacity 5.81 US gal (22 L)
Listed fuel consumption 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg US / 17.9 km/L)
Engine displacement 997 cc
Wet / running weight 575.4 lb (261 kg)
Dry weight 540.1 lb (245 kg)

Kawasaki ZX-10 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
1988 5.81 US gal (22 L)
1989 5.81 US gal (22 L)
1990 5.81 US gal (22 L) 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg US / 17.9 km/L) 244 miles (393 km)

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 36.1 lb (16.4 kg)
Estimated full-tank range 244 miles (393 km)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the ZX-10 at 5.81 US gal (22 L) across all years with a usable capacity figure.
Estimated range is calculated from the listed fuel-consumption figure and total tank capacity for the same model year. It is not a guaranteed real-world riding range.
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 5.81 US gal (22 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 ZX-10 fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki ZX-10 fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 5.81 US gal (22 L).

Did the Kawasaki ZX-10 fuel capacity change by year?

No change appears in the comparable supplied figures; the listed capacity is 5.81 US gal (22 L).

What fuel consumption is listed for the Kawasaki ZX-10?

The supplied figures range from 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg US / 17.9 km/L), depending on model year.

How far can the Kawasaki ZX-10 go on a full tank?

Using the listed tank capacity and listed consumption from the same model-year rows gives an estimated full-tank range of 244 miles (393 km). Real-world range can be lower or higher.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki ZX-10?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki ZX-10 have?

The supplied displacement figures span 997 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.