Verge Motorcycles has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey on an electric motorbike on a single charge, covering more than 193 miles through London.
The record attempt in March used the Verge TS Pro model, navigating suburban London within the M25 over 16 hours. Riders Sam Clarke – who holds multiple EV range records – and EV expert Sara Sloman completed the journey in typical city traffic conditions, including congestion, traffic lights, and pedestrian crossings.
“This world record is an amazingly proud moment for the entire Verge team. We have been developing the efficiency, driveability, and features of our motorbikes for years, and we wanted to show the world that anything is possible,” said Verge Motorcycles CMO Lauri Laukkanen.
The route was specifically chosen to reflect real-world riding scenarios.
“This record is a concrete demonstration of what our unique technology and proprietary architecture are actually capable of. For us, this is first and foremost a symbol of setting bold goals, reinforcing trust, and being able to show the reliability and performance capabilities of our solutions in a concrete way. It is good to shift into even higher gear from here and head towards new opportunities for putting our bikes to the test.”
The Verge TS Pro features an innovative in-wheel motor delivering 138bhp and 738lb ft of torque. It accelerates from 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds.
Its 20.2kWh battery normally provides about 120 miles of combined range.
The record attempt ended at 311km (193 miles), but the motorcycle still had 7% battery remaining. Laukkanen noted that the bike could have continued further, but the team stopped after 16 hours to ensure data reliability while still breaking the record.
