Source: website NOVUS | NOVUS presents their new NOVUS electric motorcycle prototype at CES 2019 in Las Vegas (starting from January 8th > January 12th). One of the most important difference to other electric motorcycles is the full carbon fiber body, that enables NOVUS to create this kind of new design.
René Renger (Founder & CEO): “NOVUS is the latin word for new and young. NOVUS stands for everything we are. It stands for being ahead. It is a new approach. A new thinking and a new desire. NOVUS is our way to change perceptions.”
René Renger | Marcus Weidig
Marcus Weidig (CEO): “With NOVUS we literaly started from skratch. Full of idealism and a proper bit of naivety! From the beginning we believed that it is possible to achieve something beyond the ordinary, just by changing the common way of thinking.”
The making of
Engine
The brushless hub motor transforms the energy of the high-voltage battery into a top speed of 60 mp/h. With a peak power of up to 14 kW, the 200 Nm of torque are converted into forward movement. Wear parts such as chain and clutch are not necessary.
Frame
The unique carbon fiber monocoque-frame is at the same time supporting skeleton and shaping outer skin. It completely waives additional panels. Compared to conventional steel or aluminum frames, it is lighter, more rigid and visually appealing.
Battery
The purpose-built lithium-ion battery gives NOVUS a maximum range of 60 miles. In urban traffic this corresponds to a travel time of over 3 hours. The battery can recharge up to 80% within 1 hour.
Front suspension
The specially developed carbon fiber front fork with its central strut blends seamlessly into the design of NOVUS. The adjustable damper hardness and sufficient (suspension) travel ensure a comfortable ride with precise response.
Rear Suspension
The rear suspension is integrated almost invisibly into the frame and the swingarm. Neither strut nor swingarm bearings are directly recognizable. The deflected air damper is adjustable in both rebound and compression and can be adapted to the road conditions at any time.
Brake
When the carbon fiber brake levers are actuated, the ultra-light monoblock calipers grip the 230 mm brake discs. The floating brake discs ensure optimal braking performance even under high loads.
Lighting
The LED front light is integrated directly into the stem in the smallest possible space. So it fits in a completely invisible way into the overall picture. The combination of light and stem creates a novel appearance and represents our way of thinking with breaking conventions.
Interface
The benefits of the connected, digital world make it possible to integrate the smartphone not only as a control and display instrument, but also as a digital key. By eliminating unnecessary hardware, new ideas can be made instantly available.
Seat
The seat with its noble seam is an implicit part of the overall shape and extends from the rear to the cockpit. The integrated leather start button sits at the point where the tank is located on a conventional motorcycle.
Taillight
Like the frontlight, also the LED-taillight integrates harmoniously into the basic shape. It requires no further enclosure and contributes significantly to the reduced appearance.
More info: http://novusbike.com/en
