The future is fast and green: Warwick Moto unveil electric concept bike

The future is fast and green: Warwick Moto unveil electric concept bike

Earlier this year, Warwick MotoLink opens in a new window, a student-led electric racing team at the University of Warwick, unveiled the Veloris concept bike, an electric superbike designed to push the boundaries of performance and engineering.

The launch event, organised by the students as part of their extracurricular activities, showcased the concept bike to the public for the first time. Industry partners present at the launch included MSCLink opens in a new window, the main sponsor; Seco ToolsLink opens in a new window; and Norton MotorcyclesLink opens in a new window.

Professor David GreenwoodLink opens in a new window, CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult at WMG and Director for Industrial Engagement , spoke at the launch about WMG’s involvement in the research and advanced manufacturing techniques for the project, and the importance of industry-academic collaboration.

The chosen name for the concept bike, Veloris, was inspired by the Latin word “velo”, meaning speed. Built on the Norton V4SV chassis, it showcases the future of electric superbikes with a 124kW motor, 12.6kWh battery, a 215kg target weight to make it as lightweight as possible, and 165mph simulated top speed.

Warwick Moto is driven by a team of around 50 students, with approximately 30 involved intensively. While the majority are undergraduates from the School of Engineering, the team also benefits from MSc students as well as students from other subjects, including Computer Science, Business, and Economics.

The Veloris prototype motorcycle project was closely supported by WMG staff, in particular Jonathan Saul, Link opens in a new windowAssistant Professor and Project Supervisor, and David CooperLink opens in a new window, Engineering Technician (Student Projects).

Jonathan Saul commented on the launch: “The event was a tremendous success, and I am so proud of the students. I would personally like to thank all the students involved with the project and the event, in particular Nirmit Jobanputra and Thomas Dickens for their excellent presentation on the evening. I’d also like to give a special mention to David Cooper, who has supported and inspired the students throughout the project.”

Nirmit Jobanputra, BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Chief Engineer of Warwick Moto, said: "Over the course of a year, the team engineered a lightweight powertrain for a high-performance electric motorbike built to beat lap records. This project stands as a powerful demonstration of what’s possible when student-driven innovation is backed by the strength of UK industry and academia. Veloris isn’t just a concept, it’s a bold declaration of what the next generation of engineers can achieve when they dare to redefine the future of high-performance electric mobility."

Thomas Dickens, BASc Economic Studies and Global Sustainable Development, and Head of Business Operations at Warwick Moto, added: “The Warwick Moto Veloris launch marked an electrifying milestone, not just for the team, but for the spirit of British innovation. Bringing together our industrial partners and supporters, the event highlighted the strength of collaboration between students and industry in driving high-value manufacturing forward. We’re incredibly grateful for the backing that made this possible, and proud to stand alongside our sponsors at the forefront of engineering progress. Veloris is just the beginning; we’re already looking ahead to MotoStudent in Spain, and to an even bolder future.”