Legacy
History
The first team was constituted in 2009 with the goal of developing sustainable racing motorcycles. The first motorcycles were designed to run on bio-ethanol and were used to participate in the European Supermono Championship. With advancements in battery technology, the team in 2015 decided to switch the objective to developing electric motorcycles.
Nova Electric Racing is focused on shaping the future. We believe that electric racing is the future of motorcycle racing. Our goal is to showcase the benefits that electric propulsion can have over traditional petrol-powered motorcycles.
NovaBike 10
2018-2019
The NovaBike 10 is the 10th iteration of the NovaBike series and the 4th iteration of the electric NovaBike.
Drivetrain
Motor: Emrax 268
Torque: 125 Nm
Rear wheel torque: 500 Nm
Power: 140kW | 190 hp
Top speed: 220 km/h
0-100 time: 3s
Battery
Type: Lithium Polymer Cell 800V
Capacity: 14.0 kWh
Duration: 15 mins
Recharge time: 2 hours
Chassis
Frame: Steel welded trellis
Swingarm: Aluminium welded
Length: 2073 mm
Wheelbase: 1475 mm
Width: 800 mm
Height: 1100 mm
NovaBike 09
2017-2018
The NovaBike 09 is the 9th iteration of the NovaBike series and the 3rd iteration of the electric NovaBike.
Drivetrain
Motor: Emrax 268
Torque: 125 Nm
Rear wheel torque: 500 Nm
Power: 140kW | 190 hp
Top speed: 220 km/h
0-100 time: 3s
Battery
Type: Lithium Polymer Cell 700V
Capacity: 12.0 kWh
Duration: 15 mins
Recharge time: 2 hours
Chassis
Frame: Steel welded trellis
Swingarm: Aluminium welded
Length: 2033 mm
Wheelbase: 1435 mm
Width: 700 mm
Height: 1100 mm
2016-2017
The NovaBike 08 is the 8th iteration of the NovaBike series and the 2nd iteration of the electric NovaBike. It is the 2017 European Champion of the MotoE Competition. The combination of lightning fast acceleration and aerodynamic bodywork make for a fearsome sport bike. Simply a pure race feeling.
Drivetrain
Motor: Emrax 268
Torque: 125 Nm
Rear wheel torque: 500 Nm
Power: 140 kW | 190 hp
Top speed: 220 km/h
0-100 time: 3s
Battery
Type: Lithium Polymer Cell 700 V
Capacity: 12.0 kWh
Duration: 15 mins
2 phase recharging
Chassis
Frame: Steel Welded Trellis
Swingarm: Aluminium Welded
Length: 2033 mm
Wheelbase: 1435 mm
Width: 700 mm
Height: 1100 mm
NovaBike 07
2015-2016
The NovaBike 07 is the first fully electric racing motorcycle that we’ve ever made. This bike was the end result of the first team of Nova Electric Racing, that designed and produced this bike in the academic year 2015/2016. This bike was the first fully electric racing motorcycle of the Netherlands.
NovaBike 06
2014-2015
The NovaBike 06 is the last generation of our bio-ethanol based motorcycle. This bike was the end result of the last NovaBike Racing Team Delft that designed and produced this bike in the academic year 2014/2015.
NovaBike 05
2013-2014
The NovaBike 05 is the fifth generation of our bio-ethanol based motorcycle. This bike was the end result of the fifth NovaBike Racing Team Delft that designed and produced this bike in the academic year 2013/2014.
NovaBike 04
2012-2013
The NovaBike 04 is the fourth generation of our bio-ethanol based motorcycle. This bike was the end result of the fourth NovaBike Racing Team Delft that designed and produced this bike in the academic year 2012/2013.
NovaBike 03
2011-2012
The NovaBike 03 is the third generation of our bio-ethanol based motorcycle. This bike was the end result of the third NovaBike Racing Team Delft that designed and produced this bike in the academic year 2011/2012.
NovaBike 02
2010-2011
The NovaBike 02 is the 2nd generation of our bio-ethanol based motorcycle. This bike was the end result of the second NovaBike Racing Team Delft that designed and produced this bike in the academic year 2010/2011. After thorough analysis of the NovaBike 01, they decided to build a completely new motorcycle. Their focus was to reduce weight and to make all the parts easily accessible for maintenance and easy to assemble. To make this happen they, for example, designed and produced their own frame and swingarm, partially renewed the engine block and developed a new bodywork and seat. In the end they managed to reduce the weight of the bike by 7 kilograms.
NovaBike 01
2009-2010
The NovaBike 01 is the 1st bio-ethanol based motorcycle we’ve ever made. This bike was the end result of the first NovaBike Racing Team Delft that designed and produced this bike in the academic year 2009/2010. They bought an Aprilia frame, a one cylinder motor from KTM and some wheels and developed their own digital fuel injection system and carbon fiber bodywork. They started from zero, but after one year of hard work, they managed to finish one race in Oschersleben with their rider Nick Appelman. They showed what they were worth and proved that it was indeed possible to race on bio-ethanol.
