Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 Fuel Capacity (5.28 gal / 20 L)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1990 to 1994, the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 has listed fuel capacities ranging from 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L), depending on model year. Listed reserve capacity is 1.11 US gal (4.2 L) where supplied.

Fuel capacity5.28 US gal (20 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L)
Reserve fuel1.11 US gal (4.2 L)
Model years covered
1990199119921994

Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 sits around a large tank based on its listed capacity. Reserve capacity is listed as 1.11 US gal (4.2 L) where available.

Large Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank is close to the median among the 36 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 5.02 US gal (19 L).

Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles

Smaller tanksTypicalLarger tanks
68th percentile
Smallest: 3.43 US gal (13 L)Median: 5.02 US gal (19 L)Largest: 7.53 US gal (28.5 L)

Fuel capacity across model years

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

4 L spread

Smallest supplied5.28 US gal (20 L)
Largest supplied6.34 US gal (24 L)
Difference20%

Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 fuel & related specs

Model years covered 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994
Fuel capacity 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L)
Reserve fuel capacity 1.11 US gal (4.2 L)
Reserve as % of tank 17.5%
Engine displacement 1,052 cc
Wet / running weight 582 lb (264 kg)
Dry weight 513.7 lb (233 kg)

Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 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
1990 5.28 US gal (20 L)
1991 5.28 US gal (20 L)
1992 5.28 US gal (20 L)
1994 6.34 US gal (24 L) 1.11 US gal (4.2 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
1990-19925.28 US gal (20 L)
19946.34 US gal (24 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 39.4 lb (17.9 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 6.34 US gal (24 L).
Reserve fuel is listed separately for at least one model year. Reserve is part of the total fuel capacity, not extra fuel on top of the tank capacity.
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank is close to the median among the 36 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 5.02 US gal (19 L).

Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L).

Did the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 fuel capacity change by year?

Yes. Across the supplied comparable years, listed capacity ranges from 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L). Check the year table for the exact model year.

How much reserve fuel does the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 have?

Where reserve data is supplied, it is listed at 1.11 US gal (4.2 L). Reserve is included within total tank capacity.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 have?

The supplied displacement figures span 1,052 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.