Longer-range Verge Electric Motorcycle

[Lunchbag]

The Verge electric motorcycle has been mentioned in a couple other threads and I hesitate to bring the dead horse back for another beating, but they made a notable announcement a few days ago.

Their battery supplier is saying they now have for sale the first solid state battery ready for automotive applications.  And Verge says they now have for purchase and delivery in Q1 2026 these batteries in their motorcycles.

The claimed specs are 400 Wh/kg, 5-10 minute recharge, and 100k cycles.  Containing zero lithium.  The claims, if true, would represent a game changer.  The claims for the motorcycle range are up to 370 miles (600 km).  But it is the recharge time and cycle life that would be most impressive, if true.

I'm accustomed to disbelieving most of what I read about the next "miracle battery."  However, if these are actually for sale, it should only be a matter of weeks or months before an independent tester gets his hands on one and reports his findings.  It will be interesting to see where this one lands.

[Gone in 60]

I think I saw on a MotoBob video that they introduced that battery at the CES show recently.

I test rode a Verge at the Bike Shed in L.A. not too long ago, and the rep was saying that they were going to be introducing a solid state battery soon, with the same mileage and recharge time claims. That's great news, potentially, but the bike itself isn't really near ready to launch for sales, at least in the U.S. It's supposedly on sale in Finland or somewhere in Northern Europe.

The demo bikes they are showing in California are "almost" ready. They have aftermarket dash displays, I think Motogadget, and are going to replace them with a bespoke TFT screen. Being an electric, it doesn't have a clutch pedal, of course. Right now, the bikes have cheapy aluminum foot pegs, and both hand levers are brakes - left for rear, like a scooter. Supposedly that will change to a traditional right foot rear brake pedal. Also, some of the black plastics look blow-molded or vacuum formed, and not really what you'd expect to see on a bike retailing for over $34k.

But, we'll see where this goes!

[Cormanus]

It's an important horse to keep an eye on, Lunchbag, so please don't hesitate. A 600km range, if true, would give a good day's ride.

[the Ferret]

The demo bikes they are showing in California are "almost" ready. They have aftermarket dash displays, I think Motogadget, and are going to replace them with a bespoke TFT screen. Being an electric, it doesn't have a clutch pedal, of course. Right now, the bikes have cheapy aluminum foot pegs, and both hand levers are brakes - left for rear, like a scooter. Supposedly that will change to a traditional right foot rear brake pedal. 

Regulations in the US says only scooters can have both brakes levers on the handlebars for some reason. Beause he has ankle issues my nephew bought parts from Europe to convert the rear brake on his NC 750 DCT to a left hand handlebar rear brake lever. I'd actally prefer that set up too, but can and do live with it on the right foot.

[Gone in 60]

"Regulations in the US says only scooters can have both brakes levers on the handlebars for some reason." 

Yeah, the rep mentioned that when I asked where the rear brake pedal was. So, I guess they're doing demos on illegal bikes. Huh.

[the Ferret]

"Regulations in the US says only scooters can have both brakes levers on the handlebars for some reason." 

Yeah, the rep mentioned that when I asked where the rear brake pedal was. So, I guess they're doing demos on illegal bikes. Huh.

Illegal here, but legal in other countries

[Gone in 60]

I was at the Bike Shed yesterday, and they were displaying the new 2026 U.S. Verge model. It does indeed have a brake pedal and will keep the left-hand brake lever for the rear as well, so you can use both, an updated TFT screen (wasn't powered up on the display stand) and is a bit more finished looking. The solid-state battery also allows for a lighter motor, putting the overall weight of the bike under 500 pounds. I was invited to come back in a few weeks to test ride the updated model. I will, just for kicks!