We recently reported on the Segway Hydrogen-Electric Hybrid concept, but now it seems as if it's not so much of a concept, but a production-ready motorcycle.

Segway H2 Isn't As Much of a Concept as We thought

If the future of personal transport being unavoidably electric is starting to worry you, then you might not be reassured that one alternative future is right on our doorstep, ready to ring the bell and come right on in.

Recently, we reported on the Segway H2 concept hydrogen-electric hybrid motorcycle from the people who have been keeping mall cops mobile for a few years now.

Well, now it seems that the Segway H2 is not so much a concept as a production-ready model. What's more, if it can match its Chinese price internationally, it should be remarkably cheap. The price tag of 69,999 Chinese Yuan equates to a US$ price of around $11,000. Compared to all-electric models such as the Harley Livewire or Energica Ego, that's a positive bargain.

While Segway might not be the coolest brand, the H2 would completely revise that. Yes, a 93mph top speed won't break any records, but a 4-second 0-62mph time is respectable, although no range figures are given, although we do know that it will burn 1g of hydrogen per kilometre.

Segway is now owned by robotics company Ninebot and they are using the Segway brand to act as the front for its urban mobility programme. An all-electric version of the H2 appeared in 2019 but the addition of hydrogen power is really upping the ante.

Of course, Kawasaki is making headlines at the moment with its electric and hydrogen plans but Segway looks to trump them to market, with the H2 set to appear in 2023. What's even better is that the production model should stay faithful to the concept, in terms of looks. And that is very futuristic.

The neon trims on the wheels are eye-catching but unlikely to make it to production, although it would be amazing if they did. What will make it is the hub-centre steered front wheel.

Of course, the main problem with hydrogen is a bit of a catch-22 situation. More hydrogen fuelling stations won't be built until there is increased demand but there can't be increased demand until there are more bikes or cars needing it. Quite how that issue is resolved is anyone's guess.