Kawasaki Revealed its First Hydrogen-Powered Motorcycle Concept

Published On: 19 December 2023
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Various auto giants are currently working on hydrogen fuel-propelled powertrains, and the most recent among them is Kawasaki.

A few days prior, Suzuki showcased a Burgman hydrogen-powered concept scooter, and now Kawasaki has also unveiled a prototype that runs on hydrogen. The move came shortly after the automaker unveiled the HySE-X1 four-wheeled prototype vehicle, which is touted as the first hydrogen-powered sports motorcycle the world has ever seen. It will also be driven in the Mission 1000 program at the Dakar Rally 2024. Kawasaki unveiled the H2 HySE concept bike at its Group Vision 2030 conference on December 12, 2023.

Several automobile manufacturers have now been focusing on producing cleaner fuel and engines. The new fuel and powertrains ensure fewer tailpipe emissions as compared to fuel-powered vehicles that run on diesel or petrol. Hydrogen is a major alternative to petrol and diesel among the many greener fuels that have been emerging. Various auto giants are currently working on hydrogen fuel-propelled powertrains, and the most recent among them is Kawasaki.

The new concept was developed and designed under the HySE project. The prototype is based on Kawasaki's big sports motorcycles. The muscular motorcycle has a sculpted and chunky design. It comes with an H-shaped LED daytime light covering the LED projector headlamp. The hydrogen-fueled motorcycle gets a big windscreen that is flanked by bulky wing mirrors with LED turn indicators.

When it comes to the side profile, it sports a chunky exhaust and two big boxes shaped like panniers. It has a split LED taillight. As of now, the company has not revealed the performance or powertrain specs of the motorcycle but is expected to reveal a few details about the bike in the coming days. The motorcycle comes with a blue accent, indicating the cleaner powertrain equipped in the vehicle.