Finnish company Verge Motorcycles is almost ready to start production of its Verge TS electric motorcycle. It is believed that he will be able to compete in 2018 Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle. Previously, the company showed the Verge TS motorcycle only in the form of computer models, but now "live" photos and revealed details about its characteristics.
According to Electrek, the main feature of the motorcycle is the electric motor mounted right inside the rear wheel. Its power is 107 horsepower, and the torque indicator is 1000 Nm. The top speed of the Verge TS motorcycle is 180 km / h, but it is clearly capable of more - the speed limit is set at the software level. Up to 100 km / h, the novelty accelerates in 4 seconds.
The battery capacity is still kept secret, but the manufacturer claims that one charge is enough to overcome 300 km inside the city and 200 km on the highway. The motorcycle will receive support for fast charging, but how long it will take is still unknown.
The assembly of motorcycles will be carried out in the home of Verge Motorcycles, in Finland. It is reported that the rear wheel, despite its complex structure with the presence of an electric motor, can be replaced using conventional tools. So in the event of a malfunction, future owners will not need to drive or send the motorcycle to another country.
The Verge TS motorcycle is on pre-order now and is priced at $26. It turns out that the novelty will cost buyers less than the electric motorcycle from Harley-Davidson, which costs $950.
In addition to the relatively low cost, the Finnish motorcycle will be able to attract the attention of buyers with a large range. But with all this, Harley-Davidson LiveWire often offers its customers nice little things like
Source: 3dnews.ru