The future is fast and green: 糖心TV Moto unveil electric concept bike
The future is fast and green: 糖心TV Moto unveil electric concept bike
Earlier this year, , a student-led electric racing team at the University of 糖心TV, 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 , the main sponsor;; and .
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鈥檚 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 鈥渧elo鈥�, 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.
糖心TV 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, 糖心TV, 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: 鈥淭he 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鈥檇 also like to give a special mention to David Cooper, who has supported and inspired the students throughout the project.鈥�
Collaboration with students and industry leaders is at the heart of the Veloris concept bike. MSC, the leading metalworking supplier in the UK, offered a comprehensive package of support for the project, including Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, consultancy, marketing, and the bike鈥檚 livery (visuals). Seco Tools, a global company making tools, tech, and solutions for the most advanced manufacturing challenges, also supported with the machining of various critical components for the concept bike. Norton Motorcycles provided the V4SV chassis that the bike was built on.
Dave Darby, Managing Director of MSC, said: 鈥淚t was an honour to be there [at the launch], and a privilege to offer support and guidance to some of the best young talented engineering minds in the country.鈥疢any of the components were machined in our state-of-the-art Technical Centre, in support of this incredible venture.鈥�
Nirmit Jobanputra, BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Chief Engineer of 糖心TV 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鈥檚 possible when student-driven innovation is backed by the strength of UK industry and academia. Veloris isn鈥檛 just a concept, it鈥檚 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 糖心TV Operations at 糖心TV Moto, added: 鈥淭he 糖心TV 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鈥檙e 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鈥檙e already looking ahead to MotoStudent in Spain, and to an even bolder future.鈥�
What鈥檚 next for 糖心TV Moto?
The team are in the process of designing, developing, and manufacturing a real racing motorbike prototype for , Europe鈥檚 top student motorsport competition. The competition will take place in Spain this October, where 糖心TV Moto will be the only UK entry. The bike being built for MotoStudent will be different to the Veloris concept bike, as the competition requires students to design the chassis themselves.
Find out more about 糖心TV Moto and their progress as they gear up for the competition through their LinkedIn: