You've got to be kidding..... It isn't very big at all. I keep my earplugs and receipts in mine and possibly a garage door opener. It's more of a convenience for the small stuff. Don't expect it to hold much. Also, don't keep your chocolates in it....they'll wind up in a puddle.
I own an 09 and I tend to agree that the tank compartment is not much good for anything big, especially gloves. I keep a mini flashlight, my garage remote, registration/insurance papers, small change for turnpikes, and a scarf for cold days in mine and it is packed full. The depth of the compartment is only a few inches at the very front near the forks and only about an inch or so at the rear...which restricts it's usefulness considerably. Now what I'd like to see is some info on an after market kit or a suggestion on installing a 10/11 Connie Fairing glove compartment on my 09 Connie....I know my fairing has plenty of open space for such compartments and it is puzzling why Kawasaki didn't put them in on the 09's. I would guess the same is true of other pre 10/11 Connies but I haven't seen anyone else mention it. This simple mod would add to my storage considerably, ha, ha, because I also like to leave my side bags at home unless I am traveling.