Kawasaki Hydrogen Bike Revealed: Based on Ninja H2 SX

What’s the Prototype?

Kawasaki revealed its new hydrogen-powered motorcycle, the ‘Hydrogen ICE Motorcycle,’ at the Suzuka racetrack. It uses hydrogen instead of fossil fuels for combustion.

Efforts Behind the Prototype

Kawasaki's hydrogen motorcycle project began in March 2023. They showed the engine in October 2021, sketches in November 2022, and the bike in December 2023.

Hydrogen Small Mobility & Engine Technology

HySE (Hydrogen Small Mobility & Engine Technology) is a project where Japanese companies like Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, and Toyota work together on hydrogen-powered vehicles and engines.

Design

The Kawasaki hydrogen bike resembles the H2 SX with star-shaped wheels, disc brakes, and a stronger chassis for hydrogen fuel. It features a unique blue design.

Engine Performance

Kawasaki hydrogen bike's engine is a modified 998cc supercharged motor from the H2 series. It is designed to inject hydrogen directly into the cylinders for combustion.

Key Features

Kawasaki Hydrogen bike features an H-shaped LED headlight, tail lamps on the rear cylinder, segmented fairings, turn signals on the mirrors, and a tall windscreen.