Kawasaki officially announced the world's first hydrogen engine motorcycle-NinjaH2HySE at its recent group conference. This new energy model is developed based on the traditional fuel model NinjaH2SX. Judging from the actual vehicle on display, the final shape of Kawasaki's hydrogen-powered motorcycle basically restored the concept design drawing.
H2HySE does not continue the design of Kawasaki Ninja series, but adopts a new solution. "H"-shaped headlights, sci-fi exterior surrounds, a huge body, etc. all make this new car particularly powerful.
Powering the H2HySE is a hydrogen engine developed based on a 999cc inline four-cylinder. Only a prototype was displayed at the site. Although the specific parameters will not be disclosed until the official launch, but based on the development of the H2, there should be no problem with the power output, and the sound of the internal combustion engine will naturally not disappear.
The huge hydrogen storage tank at the rear of the new H2HySE makes some riders joke that they are riding on the gas tank. Kawasaki officials said that the new car will start off-line testing next year. It is really curious how the hydrogen fuel storage problem and riding safety issues will be solved. After all, there is no mature and safe solution for these solutions. Let alone whether riders dare to buy them, it is hard to say whether they will be able to ride on the road by then~
In addition to this new four-cylinder car, Kawasaki is also preparing an in-line 6-cylinder hydrogen engine project, but the latter is planned to be used in aircraft in the aviation field. It is hard to say whether there will be a 6-cylinder luxury SUV motorcycle in the future.
In the face of the impact of new energy, Kawasaki seems to be taking a relatively stable path among many international manufacturers. The pure electric Ninjae-1 and Ze-1, the hybrid Ninja7Hybrid and the hydrogen-powered H2HySE are involved in some of the more mainstream directions. I hope Kawasaki can bring surprises to riders who love internal combustion engines.