Tron-style hubless electric motorcycles have made the rounds as concepts and Instagram clickbait for years, but like flying cars, they always seemed just out of reach. That changed last year when Verge (formerly RMK) began shipping its outrageous TS and TS Pro, and since then, the Finnish manufacturer hasn’t rested on its laurels. At CES 2023, Verge showed up with the TS Ultra, an upgraded version of the TS that pushes it to ever more unimaginable levels of power.
Even though it looks similar to its predecessors, a new powertrain raises the power from the patented hub motor to over 200hp, nearly double the 107hp of the olderTS, and still a huge leap up from the 137hp in theTS Pro. The Torque spec is closer to what you would find on a motorcycle than a car.
The 21kWh battery pack can be charged in just 25 minutes with the new battery chemistry. The range is the same at 233 miles.
The hubless motor that gives the bike its distinctive look is the special sauce. The rim is the motor. The heavy batteries can be slung as low as possible because there is no motor in the case.
You would expect a motorcycle with unique technology to cost a lot. The price of $45,000 is available for pre-order now. The originalTS has already been shipped hundreds of times, and the company hopes to break into the thousands in the next few years.
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