Hush Motorcycles: A GT Superbike Nobody Saw Coming
- Buck City Biker
- Oct 6
- 4 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
There’s a new name doing the rounds in the electric superbike game, and it isn’t coming out of California or Shanghai—it’s from Küsnacht, Switzerland.
Hush Motorcycles, founded by designer Alex Stalder, has been quietly announcing its debut machine: the Superior GT! On paper, it’s a beast. In person, it’s been turning heads at shows in Berlin and Geneva. But let’s cut through the smoke and see what we actually know—and what’s still left unsaid.
The Bike: What’s Promised
The Superior GT is pitched as a road-ready electric superbike with the kind of numbers that make ICE bikers nervous. Hush claims 200 horsepower (150Kw), 1,200 Nm of torque, and a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in about 2.5 seconds. Top speed is proposed as a solid 200 km/h (124 mph), which falls into similar territory as the Verge TS Pro—not surprising considering they share a drivetrain.
The GT runs on the famous hubless “donut” motor, tech borrowed from Verge's platform and integrated directly into the rear wheel. As we know from Verge's success story, the design cuts out chains and gearboxes while delivering brutal torque in a package that looks straight out of science fiction. It also drops significant weight compared to a standard hub motor, something that any hub rider will appreciate. It weighs in at 21kg and features a carbon fibre rotor housing. Pair it with a 25 kWh battery, 25-minute fast charging, and Hush is promising a 200–400 km range depending on how you ride.
One of the noticeable points in this story is the lean towards practicality. The GT seems to target longer hauls and touring at pace—the name says it all. It comes with a 50-liter automatic trunk (big enough for two helmets), a hidden backrest for passengers that slides out from under the seat, and a 7-inch touchscreen with phone mirroring. This is a fresh take on what a superbike can be, and brings the Superior GT firmly into grand-tourer territory.
The Positioning: Exotic & Limited
From their website, it's clear Hush isn’t trying to be a mass-market brand. Production of the GT is capped at 300 units worldwide, positioning it more Aston Martin than Astra. The brand showed the bike at Reload Land in Berlin and at the Geneva Supercar Show, parking itself right next to Bugattis and Lamborghinis rather than everyday commuters. In other words, they’re gunning for prestige buyers who want something rare, radical, and no doubt, expensive!
The Unknowns
Here’s where the story gets fuzzy. Hush hasn’t revealed the bike’s weight, pricing, or hard delivery timelines. Range claims vary depending on the source, and while Verge’s donut motor has some road time under its belt, Hush’s version hasn’t been proven. We don’t yet know how they have/will implement it into the bike and how it will behave after thousands of miles in real-world conditions—heat, rough asphalt, and long-haul use could expose limits that spec sheets don’t show. Until production bikes are in the wild, buyers are signing up partly on faith.
There's also limited data about where the Superior GT will be released. Hush Cycles is based in Switzerland, so the domestic market is almost certainly the first target. Their marketing suggests a global ambition. However, the company hasn’t confirmed which countries the Superior GT will be sold in, and there’s no dealer locator or official “International Availability” page at this time.
How It Stacks Up
In the electric superbike fantasy space, the Damon Hypersport is the obvious spec sheet rival, although we've never seen one, and who knows if they will ever finish production. However, going on faith alone, Damon claims a 200-hp motor, a 321-km/h top speed, and a 320-km real-world range. On paper, Damon pushes the envelope further on outright speed and range—makes sense for a supersport, while Hush doubles down on torque—in line with its GT trademark. Damon leans into rider-assist tech and transformable ergonomics; Hush bets on storage, passenger comfort, and that hubless rear wheel. One looks like a future superbike; the other looks like a tourer from Blade Runner.
Both live in the land of lofty promises and limited production. Until they’re in garages and on highways, comparisons are mostly spec-sheet shootouts.
Specification | Hush Superior GT | Damon HyperSport | Verge TS Pro |
Top Speed | 200 km/h (124mph) | 321Km/H (200 mph) | 200 km/h (124mph) |
Acceleration | 0–100 km/h in 2.5s | 0–60 mph in <3s | 0–100 km/h in 3.5s |
Power | 200 hp | 200 hp | 137 hp |
Range | Up to 400 km | 200 miles (321 km) | Up to 350 km |
Charging | 25 minutes | Not specified | 35 minutes |
Production | Limited to 300 units | Ongoing | Available |
Price | Not disclosed | Starting at $39,995 | €22,900–€44,900 |
Availability | Not confirmed | Who knows | Europe, USA |
Bottom Line
Hush Motorcycles wants to prove that Switzerland can play in the e-moto big leagues. The Superior GT is part luxury item, part performance monster, part long-range science experiment. It’s the kind of bike that gets whispered about in the pits and gawked at in show halls. The Superior GT feels like it’s on the edge of greatness—we’re just waiting for the first test ride to prove it.
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