Kawasaki has taken a huge step towards environmentally friendly transportation by publicly testing its first hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle at the Suzuka Circuit. The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX features a modified 998 cc supercharged inline-four engine with direct hydrogen fuel injection.
The bike has redesigned mounts for hydrogen fuel cylinders and a specific management system, and the side-mounted tanks are refuelled via valves.
According to Kawasaki, this hydrogen-powered engine performs similarly to standard petrol engines, releasing just water vapour while improving economy and responsiveness. Although the specific stats for the H2 variant are unknown, the ordinary model generates 210 horsepower and 137 Nm of peak torque.
This breakthrough coincides with Kawasaki’s objective of carbon neutrality and its membership in the Hydrogen Small Mobility & Engine Technology (HySE) collaboration, which also comprises Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha. The company hopes to introduce a commercially viable hydrogen-powered motorbike by 2030, paving the way for a more sustainable transportation future.
