Kawasaki has introduced its new hydrogen-powered Ninja H2, making it the first motorcycle with a hydrogen internal combustion engine to be shown to the public. The bike was revealed at Japan’s Suzuka Circuit. This two-seater comes with a modified 998cc inline-four supercharged engine that runs on hydrogen, stored in high-pressure tanks located behind the rider.
The Ninja H2 is part of Kawasaki’s research project, Hydrogen Small Mobility & Engine Technology (HySE), which focuses on developing hydrogen-powered vehicles. The goal is to deliver the same performance and feel as traditional motorcycles, but with cleaner emissions, as the bike only releases water vapor.
While most hydrogen production is currently not environmentally friendly, Kawasaki believes that future advancements will make hydrogen a greener fuel by the time the motorcycle goes into production.
This innovative motorcycle shows Kawasaki’s commitment to exploring alternative energy sources for vehicles, offering a glimpse of what could be the future of biking with fewer emissions and a reduced environmental impact.
