Kawasaki showed a hydrogen motorcycle (8 photos + 1 video)

Global motor vehicle manufacturers continue to experiment with using hydrogen as fuel for internal combustion engines. This time, Kawasaki presented the fruit of their labor. The hydrogen motorcycle was shown to the public during the 8-hour racing marathon on the Suzuka International Racing Course.





The prototype is based on the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX with a liter 4-cylinder engine equipped with a supercharger. The standard bike produces 228 horsepower and 133.5 Nm of torque, and can accelerate to 322 km/h.

From the outside, the conceptual H2 is easy to distinguish from the production model. A pair of massive cylinders for a new type of fuel, reminiscent of hard luggage cases, hang from the tail of the motorcycle.

Kawasaki has not yet published any technical information about the prototype. That is, neither the output of the engine converted to burn hydrogen, nor the volume of the cylinders, nor the range of the environmentally friendly Ninja H2 are known.

The company notes that the entire project is in the early stages of development. It was born only in March 2023, and only recently were engineers able to begin road tests. Nevertheless, the manufacturer seems to see potential in the development and intends to be ready for mass production of hydrogen motorcycles after 2030, but only if the infrastructure and legislation allow it.