Kawasaki has recently conducted its first public test of a motorcycle powered by a hydrogen engine.
This significant step forward underscores Kawasaki’s commitment to producing motorcycles with hydrogen engines by the early 2030s.
The test vehicle is based on the Kawasaki Ninja H2 hyper bike platform. It features a 998cc inline four-cylinder supercharged engine that has been modified to enable direct hydrogen fuel injection, resulting in efficient combustion.
Kawasaki states that the hydrogen-burning engine operates very similarly to a gasoline engine, providing riders with a familiar experience akin to riding a conventional internal combustion motorcycle. However, its emissions are purely water vapor.
As seen in the released images, the hydrogen-powered motorcycle features external tanks mounted on both sides of the rear end, along with a fueling port located at the back.
While the motorcycle is currently a prototype, by 2030, Kawasaki’s hydrogen-fueled bike may enter production. However, the timeline and production volume are subject to change based on hydrogen fueling infrastructure and legal regulations in different countries.
TH (Tuoitrethudo)