Howlin’ Wolf would have despised this bike. It is not designed for comfort. It is designed to take the human body from a complete stop to freeway speeds in less time than it took you to read this lede.
The new flagship motorcycle from venerable electric bike manufacturer Verge is the $44,900 TS Ultra. It joins Verge’s existing entry-level 4.5-second TS (MSRP $26,900) and 3.5-second, $29,000 TS Pro models.
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The TS Ultra has a hubless rear wheel that houses a 1200 nm (885 ft-lb torque) Electric Motorcycle that delivers 201 horsepower, a top speed of 124 MPH, and a range of 233 miles, which is larger than the 1000 nm Pro and 700 nm TS.
The hubless drive wheel not only looks cool, but the space and weight savings allowed Verge to increase the size of its battery and reposition it to lower the bike’s center of gravity.
That comes in handy when you’re on a single-seater crotch rocket attempting to extract fillings from your teeth solely through acceleration force.
Riders will be able to select from five color options (in both matte and glossy variations), three seat materials (basic leather, perforated leather, and alcantara), and either a Wilbers or Ohlins suspension.
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Preorders are now available on the Verge product page, with $1000 reserving a bike for delivery in Q4, 2023. Availability in the United States is currently limited to a dozen or so states, depending on local EV sales and import regulations.
