I apologize, but a mere 12 mph average speed doesn't suffice for praising the range.

I want to clarify, I believe electric motorcycles are cool . They're hysterically powered They remain quiet, ensuring my neighbors don’t dial the police. complain to the HOA And for the most part, the designs have been quite impressive.

However, for now, they serve a purpose. Their role is to ride through dirt.

This is due to the fact that present electric motorcycles possess an extremely poor range. To put it mildly, many of them struggle when faced with distances exceeding 70 miles, necessitating a recharge time of about 8 hours. This scenario remains unchanged even under ideal conditions. best of conditions. A powerful headwind or indulging in a Big Mac will decrease that range even more.

This could be quite unexpected for many of your readers, particularly considering the major announcement that Verge's TS Pro An electric bicycle has recently claimed a spot in the Guinness World Records for the longest distance covered on an electric motorcycle with a single charge, reaching an impressive 193 miles! Hear that, everyone? It managed to travel 193 miles without needing a recharge! That’s almost comparable to the range of vehicles powered by traditional internal combustion engines!

The main problem is that it definitely does not offer a range of 193 miles. In reality, it falls far short of this figure. Allow me to clarify how these figures seem to be exaggerated.

Before we dive into the details, let’s discuss what The Verge mentions initially. The company claims that the Verge TS Pro comes with a 20.2-kilowatt-hour battery, which they say can provide up to 217 miles in urban areas and 124 miles on highways.

However, there are several important caveats regarding these figures. The fine print states that the 217-mile figure represents "a calculated estimate by Verge for smooth city driving with minimal stops in an urban setting at lower speeds." As for the highway range, it is described as "an estimated value provided by Verge for continuous and stable travel on highways at a constant speed of 56 mph."

Verge points out that the EU-rated range for this model is just 119 miles per charge. They explain that "this standardized European test incorporates both urban and motorway driving conditions using a dynamometer with simulated rapid acceleration and braking phases. The resistive forces applied during testing depend solely on the car’s weight, without factoring in its aerodynamics."

Therefore, The Verge indicates that in the best-case In the scenario where we do not factor in rider weight, wind resistance, or test it on a low-resistance dynamometer, the TS Pro manages approximately 119 miles per charge. So, how did it manage to set a record of 193 miles? The answer is simple: they traveled at an extremely slow pace and circled around London.

As reported by our sister publication InsideEVs , Verge achieved this milestone by traveling at only 12 mph during its 193-mile journey around London. Personally, I feel somewhat frustrated with the company for doing this because it might mislead people about the true capabilities of these vehicles.

I understand the attraction of electric bicycles, truly I do. However, making claims like achieving 193 miles on a single charge undermines both public perception and your organization’s credibility. It exacerbates the difficulty people face in distinguishing fact from exaggeration, which is incredibly bothersome. Despite my overall positive view of The Verge as an innovative bicycle and appreciating the brand's creative concepts, such assertions certainly don’t help matters.

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