Test Day

The recent test day marked an important milestone for Warwick Moto, focusing on the integration and validation of our new inverter system. The primary objective was to ensure the inverter could operate reliably within the bike under real testing conditions.

As expected during early-stage running, the session began with troubleshooting programming issues and resolving minor faults. While challenging, this phase proved invaluable, allowing the team to work under pressure, adapt quickly to unexpected issues, and refine our problem-solving approach in a live environment.

Once these initial challenges were addressed, the team achieved consistent running towards the latter part of the day. This enabled us to collect valuable data for the Control Systems team, which will be used to further optimise performance moving forward. Early indications are very promising, with noticeable improvements in performance, particularly in acceleration.

Beyond the technical progress, the test day also demonstrated the team’s growing ability to operate as a cohesive and efficient race outfit. With clearly defined roles, team members worked simultaneously across multiple areas, from managing tyre warm-up procedures and handling bike stands to monitoring live telemetry and identifying potential issues in real time.

Speaking after the session, rider Huwie commented: “The bike is a lot quicker. Obviously the weather makes a difference, so I couldn’t push as hard as I would have liked, but it’s going really well - it handles beautifully.”

Overall, the test day was a significant step forward, reinforcing both the performance potential of the bike and the strength of the team as we continue development towards MotoStudent 2027.