At CES 2024, electric superbike manufacturer Verge Motorcycles announced updated hardware and software on its flagship TS Ultra model. Customers who have already placed an order will automatically receive their bike with the new features, according to the company. The e-motorcycle now features six cameras and high-resolution radars in the front and rear.

In November, the company unveiled its Starmatter software and intelligence platform with four main elements: automatic over-the-air updates, sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and a new human-machine interface. This package has now been completed with the advanced machine vision announced at CES, Starmatter Vision. With new functionalities, Verge claims to be the first motorcycle manufacturer in the world to bring these advanced safety features to motorcycling.

“Verge is making riding even smarter and safer, for example by improving the rider’s ability to observe the environment and the functions of the bike with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning,” said Verge CTO Marko Lehtimäki. “The TS Ultra’s new cameras combined with the software update announced today make it the world’s first motorcycle equipped with the sense of sight, advising the rider and acting as a ‘whisperer’ while riding.”

The Verge TS Ultra is capable of 233 mi on a single charge and can be fully charged in 25 min via a CCS charging port. The e-cycle can achieve 0-60 mph in 2.5 s, thanks to an integrated rim motor that produces 1200 N·m (885 lb·ft) of torque.

The company said that, while autonomous driving has been a feature in the automotive industry for years, it’s not a realistic or achievable goal in the same way as motorcycling. Riding a two-wheeler also comes with various restrictions and practical challenges that can cause safety risks. In addition, the helmet reduces visibility and damps the sounds of the surrounding traffic.

Verge believes that the solution can be found in technology and wants to promote not only riding comfort but also safety with innovations. With the updated hardware and software, the Verge TS Ultra analyses the environment and notifies the rider of things like a vehicle approaching from behind or if it changes lanes.

The Verge TS Ultra now also features an updated display on top of the tank is larger than the previous model, making it easier to use. The new Starmatter Dash display and user interface unveiled at CES 2024 revolutionizes the way the rider interacts with the bike. It makes managing essential functions easier and more intuitive, informs and warns of potential hazards, and displays the image from the rear-view camera when the rider uses the turn signal.

“Verge is developing the world’s most advanced electric superbikes that focus on the riding experience,” said Mark Laukkanen, Vice President of User Experience at Verge Motorcycles. “We do not want to compromise on that. Starmatter Dash provides a visual and intuitive interface, which gives the rider a clear real-time view of the bike’s features and status at a glance.”