Verge sets new electric motorbike range record

European electric motorbike maker Verge Motorcycles has set a new world record for the longest journey on an e-motorbike on a single charge.

The firm’s Verge TS Pro covered more than 193 miles on one charge during a test ride through London in March to be officially recognised by Guinness World Records for the longest journey by an electric motorbike on a single charge.

Sam Clarke, who already holds multiple range records for four-wheeled vehicles was one of the riders, alongside EV expert and broadcaster Sara Sloman. Their record-breaking trip lasted for just over 16 hours and took them through suburban London, navigating various parts of the city inside the M25. The route was chosen to reflect the motorbike’s typical use and those behind the attempt reported that traffic conditions were typical of a big city, meaning occasional congestion, traffic lights, and pedestrian crossings.

“This world record is an amazingly proud moment for the entire Verge team. We have been developing the efficiency, driveability, and features of our motorbikes for years, and we wanted to show the world that anything is possible,” commented Verge Motorcycles CMO Lauri Laukkanen.

“This record is a concrete demonstration of what our unique technology and proprietary architecture are actually capable of. For us, this is first and foremost a symbol of setting bold goals, reinforcing trust, and being able to show the reliability and performance capabilities of our solutions in a concrete way. It is good to shift into even higher gear from here and head towards new opportunities for putting our bikes to the test.”

The Verge TS Pro uses an innovative in-wheel motor to deliver 138bhp and a staggering 738lb ft of torque, making it capable of getting from 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds. Its 20.2kWh battery has an estimated combined range of around 120 miles.

While the official record was stopped at 311km, Verge revealed that the bike still had 7% charge remaining at the end of the attempt. Laukkanen noted: “That means that the bike could have gone on even further, but the team decided to stop to ensure the reliability of the data after driving for 16 hours and breaking the record.”