Underneath that techy styling is a supercharged H2 engine that burns hydrogen.

As the motoring world is gradually shifting toward electric propulsion, Kawasaki is putting a new spin on internal combustion with its hydrogen-fueled motorcycle based on the supercharged Ninja H2 ? yep, an H2 powered by H2!

Most hydrogen-fueled cars on the market or in development use the compressed gas in a fuel cell that produces electricity, which then feeds an electric motor for propulsion. But this new Kawi internally combusts hydrogen like gasoline-fueled engines.

This groundbreaking machine was paraded a few days ago in front of the audience at the Suzuka 8 Hours FIM World Endurance race. It marked the world’s first public demonstration run of a hydrogen ICE (internal combustion engine) motorcycle, at least one created by a mass-production manufacturer.
Kawasaki is boldly looking ahead to a future that includes burning hydrogen.

?Hydrogen engines produce power like conventional gasoline engines,? said the bike?s project leader, Satoaki Ichi. ?Hydrogen burns more quickly and under a wider range of conditions than gasoline, making it possible to create a more responsive feeling than ever.?

Kawasaki began development of this bike in March 2023, using the supercharged 998cc inline-Four found in Kawasaki?s Ninja H2 but with modifications to allow direct injection of hydrogen fuel into the cylinders. It operates on hydrogen combustion, so it retains familiar inter...