After around two years of development, the electric future at Triumph can actually begin. The Brits have just completed the last test phase with their first electric motorcycle and are demonstratively enthusiastic about the bike with the project name TE-1. Compared to the competition, the TE-1 should go further, load faster and weigh less.
In terms of size, the test vehicle is comparable to a Street Triple, but has the ergonomics, geometry and weight distribution of a Speed Triple. The prototype should offer the brand-typical driving experience and neutral handling. Throttle response and torque curve should be similar to that of a Speed Triple 1200 RS. The appearance is complemented by “a characterful, new electric soundtrack”, as the British say. The prototype delivers a peak output of 130kW/177PS and a peak torque of 109 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds and from 0 to 160 km/h in 6.2 seconds. But that’s just the beginning: With further fine-tuning of the electronics, including traction control and wheelie control, Triumph expects to be able to increase performance even further and exploit the full torque potential. From 0 to 80 percent in 20 minutes thanks to advances in battery and charging technology, for which Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) is in charge, the TE-1 charges its battery from 0 to 80 percent in just 20 minutes. The TE-1 shines with its power-to-weight ratio, as it weighs just 220 kg up to 25 percent less than comparable electric motorcycles currently available, according to Triumph. After some final changes to bodywork and paintwork, the prototype now has its final appearance. From the aluminum frame to the distinctive twin headlights and the tapered front.Daytona 200 champion Brandon Paasch took part in the final testing phase, both in evaluating the engine performance and in the final tuning of the prototype on the racetrack: “The responsiveness of the TE -1 is incredible. It has a lot of torque and if you open the throttle just a little bit, you immediately get plenty of power, which of course I appreciate as a racing driver. I love full torque and when the bike pulls away powerfully immediately, so it was a great experience for me,” said Brandon Paasch. “I was able to squeeze the thing full and it’s incredibly fast. It pulls like crazy!” It remains to be seen how far you can actually get with it on a brisk tour. The Triumph TE-1 always looks promising.
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