Hydrogen engines continue to develop as an alternative to electric and internal combustion engines. The latest work in this field came from Kawasaki. The Japan-based motor giant introduced its first hydrogen-fueled motorcycle concept.
Kawasaki unveils first hydrogen-fueled motorcycle concept
Kawasaki Motors Company CEO Hiroshi Ito gave some details about the prototype. He stated that Kawasaki is based on the Ninja H2 SX supercharged motorcycle platform. It has a design similar to the HySE-X1 hydrogen vehicle competing in the Dakar Rally.
HySE, which stands for Hydrogen Powered Engine, is a program run by Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki, Toyota and Yamaha. HySE, which researches hydrogen fuel cell technology, also paved the way for Kawasaki’s new prototype. The company has said it wants to use its own brand in races such as the Dakar Rally.
The presentation held in Japan included images of the prototype motorcycle. In this context, he stated that driving tests will start soon. If successful, it will demonstrate the applicability of hydrogen fuel for motorcycles.
According to Kawasaki, the infrastructure also needs to change for hydrogen to become available. But partnerships like HySE are working to overcome such challenges.
The prototype’s engine specs are unclear for now, but it demonstrates Kawasaki’s commitment to alternative energy solutions. The company wants to create an alternative to electric models like the Ninja e-1 and Z e-1, and hybrid options like the Ninja 7 HEV and Z 7 HEV.
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