Who We Are

A team of students committed to making a difference

Powered by innovation, engineering, and creativity, the team at Washington Superbike is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and racing a zero-emission fully-electric motorcycle. Our mission is to equip our members with the technical and administrative acumen necessary to accelerate the advent and widespread adoption of clean, sustainable energy sources.

Driven by the racing spirit, we aim to represent the University of Washington at the AHRMA Formula Lightning competition, in addition to ushering in a new era of mobility by creating positive, sustainable impact.

Team History

Washington Superbike was started by two guys with the goal of developing the electric motorcycle of the future. Our story begins 8 years ago...strap in!

October 2017
Mircea Cozmei and Everett Kinyon, two former Formula (FSAE) members, starts Washington Superbike on October 13, 2017.
December 2017
Ninja Conversion Project (T1) begins.
Spring 2019
T1 project ends. Development for the MotoStudent VI Competition (T2) project begins.
March 2020
COVID-19 hits and the T2 project is suspended. The team is temporarily disbanded leading to this motorcycle to not be finished, but development continued until Summer 2023 to gear up for the T3 project.
Summer 2023
Development for T2 officially concludes. Development for the Marauder (T3) project begins.
August 2024
Build process for T3 begins.

Today...

The 2024-2025 Superbike Team is working on building the T3 Bike! Consisting of 3 technical sub-teams, 2 administrative sub-teams, and 1 leadership team, ether scroll below to learn more about our teams, or click the button below to see how T3 is progressing!

T3 Updates

Team Structure

Aerodynamics Team

The Aerodynamics Team's main job is to increase efficiency and quickness though optimizing air flow to reduce drag and increase down force. Working on the frame of the bike as well as cooling systems for the battery and other systems are just a few ways the Aerodynamics Team contributes to the bike's design and structure.

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Electrical Team

Consisting of the Firmware and Hardware sub-teams, the Electrical Team designs and develops the complete electrical system for our motorcycle. From integrating high-voltage components like the motor and inverter to creating custom PCBs and embedded firmware, we ensure seamless performance and reliability across the EV system.

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Mechanical Team

The largest of our teams, the Mechanical Team consists of the Powertrain and Structures sub-teams, both working to

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Business Team

Consisting of both technical and admin only members, the Business Team is Superbike's bank. Business is essential to ensure the technical teams have the finances, materials, and sponsors to continue building a bike fit for the track!

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Marketing Team

Also consisting of both technical and admin only members, the Marketing Team is the bridge between the greater UW community and Superbike itself. Website building, social media, and tabling for events are just a few things marketing gets to do to keep Superbike up and running.

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Leadership Team

The Leadership team is the structure of the Superbike family. Each lead taking on their own sub-team, and each director overseeing their branch of operations, their expertise and leadership is what drives Superbike forward.

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Our Culture

At Washington Superbike, we focus on giving members the opportunity to build great products while gaining valuable hands on experience. With the scale of our projects, we create a fast paced work environment that allows us to achieve the velocity necessary to unblock high priority initiatives and achieve our goals through project-based learning.

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