Verge Motorcycles, futuristic Hubless Rear Wheel.

Verge.

The Futuristic Bikes That Look Like They Rode Straight Out of a Sci-Fi Movie.








These are not your uncle’s dusty motorbikes parked under a mango tree. These are not the smoky boda-bodas you dodge while crossing Nairobi or some street in India. These Finnish-made electric beasts are motorcycles for people who want to mix science fiction, speed, and some good New-fashioned bragging rights.

And yes, they are electric. Which means when you twist the throttle, you’re not just saving the planet you’re silently scaring the life out of pedestrians who didn’t hear you coming.










Now let's dive into Verge Motorcycles: what they are, why they’re special, and why the buyers bank accounts might need old money when they see the price tag.

The Origins of Verge Motorcycles:

Verge Motorcycles was founded in 2018 in Finland, a place famous for saunas, rally drivers, and surviving winters so cold they make your fridge look tropical.

Originally, they called themselves RMK Vehicle Corporation, but clearly someone realized RMK sounds more like a coffee brand than a bike that could rip asphalt. So they rebranded as Verge,  makes sense because these bikes look like they’re always on the verge of teleporting into the future.











The Hubless Rear Wheel.

Here’s the part that makes Verge bikes look like alien technology: the hubless rear wheel.










Normally, motorcycles have chains, sprockets, or belts that connect the engine to the wheel. Verge looked at all that and said, “Nah, let’s put the motor inside the wheel itself.”









So you end up with a giant donut wheel at the back that’s hollow in the middle. It looks so clean you’d think the engineers were on a Marie Kondo decluttering spree:

  • No chain.
  • No sprocket.
  • No greasy mess to ruin your jeans










Instead, the wheel itself is the motor/engine. Imagine if your shoes could directly power your legs without needing muscles. That’s Verge.

The benefits?

  • Weight distribution is lower, making the bike handle better.
  • No messy chains so no more explaining why there’s oil on her white floor tiles.

Verge Models: 

Verge TS, TS Pro, and the Beast Called TS Ultra








Now, Verge didn’t just build one bike. Oh no, they’ve built a lineup, each one crazier than the last.

1. Verge TS 

 The Starter Futuristic Bike

  • Top speed: 180 km/h.
  • Range: about 300 km on a single charge.
  • Torque: enough to make your eyes water.

Think of it as the “entry-level” Verge. It’s like buying the cheapest iPhone, it’s still way cooler than that Android phone from 2017, but you know there are shinier versions out there.

2. Verge TS Pro

  • Top speed: 200 km/h.
  • Range: up to 375 km (depending on how much of a speed demon you are).
  • Torque: 1000 Nm.

To put that into perspective, some trucks don’t even dream of that kind of torque. You could probably pull a small house with this thing, though Verge politely asks you not to.

3. Verge TS Ultra 

This is the king. The alpha. The motorcycle equivalent of showing up to a village football match in Cristiano Ronaldo’s private jet.

  • Power: 150 kW (that’s about 200 horsepower, for bike nerds).
  • Torque: a face-melting 1,200 Nm.
  • 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.
  • Range: up to 375 km.
  • Fast charging: 0–80% in 25 minutes.

 and it comes with Starmatter AI, which sounds like it was stolen from a Marvel script. The bike has cameras, radar sensors, and software that can update itself over-the-air.

This thing is so futuristic it probably watches Netflix when parked.

Special Editions:

Verge also does limited editions. Why? Because there are rich people who get bored and say, “Yes, but does it come in exclusive F1 driver design?”

  • California Edition: Painted in sunny West Coast vibes, designed to make you feel like you’re surfing the Pacific instead of dodging potholes.











  • Mika Häkkinen Signature Edition: Designed by the Finnish Formula 1 legend himself. Only 100 units were made. Owning one is like having Thor’s hammer,except instead of lightning, you get 1,200 Nm of torque.


Performance:

The Verge TS Ultra has 1,200 Nm of torque. That’s not just numbers, that’s black hole gravity levels of pull.

To compare:

  • A Toyota Hilux has around 400 Nm.
  • A Lamborghini Huracán has about 600 Nm.
  • Verge TS Ultra? Double that. On two wheels.

When you twist the throttle, your body doesn’t move forward, the Earth rotates backward.

Range and Charging:

One of the biggest complaints about electric vehicles is range. But Verge bikes aren’t here to play games. With up to 375 km range, you can ride from Nairobi to Kisumu on one charge.

Charging is also fast: plug into a DC fast charger, and you get 0–80% in 25 minutes. That’s just enough time to grab a chapati and chai.

The Price Tag: Hide Your Wallet

Now, before you get too excited, let’s address the elephant in the room: the price.

  • Verge TS starts at around €26,900.
  • TS Pro goes up to €29,900–€34,900.
  • TS Ultra? About €44,900 and beyond.

Convert that to Kenya shillings, and you’ll need to sell three plots of land, a herd of cows, and maybe your soul. But hey can you really put a price on looking like you arived from mars every time you ride?

The Future: Verge Wants to Change Motorcycling

What Verge is doing is not just about making fast, electric superbikes. They’re reimagining what motorcycles can look like. That hubless wheel design isn’t just a gimmick, it’s a glimpse of how future bikes might evolve.

And with Starmatter AI, Verge is basically saying, “Yes, your motorcycle should have more brains than your laptop.”

They’ve managed to combine performance, sustainability, Technology and sheer jaw-dropping looks in one package.

The Downsides: 

Nothing’s Perfect

Of course, no bike is flawless. Verge motorcycles have a few catches:

  1. Price – Your bank account will cry.
  2. Availability – Mostly sold in Europe and North America right now. Getting one in East Africa might involve shipping, taxes, and your village chief asking for “road test rights.”
  3. Charging infrastructure – Sure, the bike charges fast, but only if you find a fast charger.

Is it a Street, Adventure, or Off-Road?

Now, before you start daydreaming about taking your shiny Verge TS Ultra into the Maasai Mara for a lion-spotting safari, let’s be honest: Verge motorcycles are street predators, not dirt warriors. With that low-slung hubless rear wheel, massive torque, and futuristic electronics, these bikes are happiest on smooth tarmac where they can stretch their legs and scare BMW GS and the African Twin at traffic lights. 
Off-road? Not so much, unless your idea of adventure is testing how much mud an electric superbike can swallow before crying.
 Adventure riding? Well, only if your “adventure” means cruising through city boulevards, coastal highways, or mountain twisties where the road is paved and your biggest obstacle is a speed bump. In short: Verge is a street king, not a dirt-track gladiator. If you want to chase giraffes across the savannah, maybe stick to an African Twin or a Tenere. If you want to look like a sci-fi hero while overtaking traffic in utter silence, Verge has your back.

Is Verge Practical for Africa?

Now here’s the million-shilling question: is a Verge motorcycle practical for Africa? Well, let’s say it depends. On one hand, the idea of silently gliding past traffic jams in Nairobi, Kampala, or Lagos with 1,200 Nm of torque sounds like pure bliss. No petrol stops, no oil changes, no smoke-belching exhaust, just smooth electric cruising. On the other hand, Africa’s road reality sometimes includes potholes so deep they deserve postal codes, unpredictable power outages, and charging networks that are still a work in progress. Verge bikes demand good tarmac, fast chargers, and a safe garage where goats won’t chew on your charging cable. So yes, it’s possible to own one here, but it’s more of a “statement toy” for city millionaires than a practical daily ride for rural roads. If anything, pulling up to a village fundraiser on a Verge Ultra will guarantee everyone forgets who the guest of honor is.

Why You’d Still Want One

At the end of the day, Verge motorcycles are not just machines. They’re statements.

Owning one says:

  • “I love speed.”
  • “I love the planet.”
  • “I have enough money to buy a small car, but I’d rather have a bike that looks like an Avengers prop.”

Final Thoughts

Verge motorcycles are the perfect mix of sci-fi design, insane performance, eco-friendly electric power, and luxury exclusivity.

They may not be for everyone, especially not for people who think Ksh 100 petrol is already too expensive, but they’re definitely shaping the future of motorcycling.

So the next time you see a Verge TS Ultra silently glide past, don’t just stare. Whisper softly: “That’s not a bike. That’s the future.”

And then check your lottery numbers, because that’s probably the only way you’re affording on.

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