Kawasaki Showcases Ninja EV, Z, EV & Hybrid EV Prototype At EICMA 22

Kawasaki unveiled three brand-new motorbike prototypes at the EICMA 2022 in addition to outlining its long-term intentions to become carbon neutral. An electric motorbike based on the "Z" family, an electric motorcycle based on the "Ninja" family, and a hybrid electric prototype motorcycle are among the three motorcycles in this group. Along with the three motorcycles, Kawasaki President Hiroshi Ito also unveiled a new program dubbed "Go with Green Power," which emphasizes that the company's green livery also symbolizes its commitment to sustainability. In addition, Kawasaki stated that it is developing a hydrogen-powered drivetrain for the coming decade and that it will become carbon neutral in a strategic time frame.

However little is known about the prototypes, Kawasaki provided some information at EICMA 2022. Starting with the electric prototypes, you can see that they are extremely similar to the "Z" and "Ninja" families, respectively, at first glance. If you like the way the current models in those two ranges appear, you'll undoubtedly like these as well. The two models have the same 3.0 kWh dual-battery arrangement. Additionally, both batteries are detachable and may be recharged away from the motorcycles. These two vehicles, which Kawasaki will sell to commuters, are anticipated to arrive on European markets in 2023.

The hybrid electric vehicle prototype, on the other hand, is still a little ways off from going into production, but Kawasaki predicts that it will hit the market by 2024. Further information on the motorcycle is still expected, but the HEV will have robust hybrid technology and will use either hybrid power or simply electric power depending on the needs.

President Ito has reaffirmed that Kawasaki is still heavily focused on bikes with internal combustion engines even if the company has begun to move toward electric motorcycles. Additionally, he stated that Kawasaki will launch about 30 ICE models internationally between 2024 and 2025, with almost half of them arriving in Europe.