“The throttle response on the TE-1 is kind of incredible, it’s very torquey and when you first touch the throttle it’s instant power, which is obviously what I love as a motorcycle racer – I love when it’s super-torquey and picks up right away, so for me it was a really great experience,” says Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch of the Triumph TE-1 prototype. “I got to peg this thing all the way from zero to 100% throttle and it’s unbelievably quick, it pulls like crazy.” Paasch participated in the final testing phase, both in engine performance evaluation and with the final set-up of the prototype through track testing.
The extensive live testing program, which involved numerous assessments of the bike’s performance on the rolling road, as well as on track, provided vital direction into the final set-up and calibration of the TE-1 prototype demonstrator, which has now delivered on all of its targets and objectives. Now officially complete, the live testing phase of the Triumph TE-1 project has seen the prototype demonstrator exceed expectations, delivering on all project objectives of accelerating electric motorcycle development and innovation, setting new standards for the sector overall, including final battery and range performance. The expertise and capabilities developed throughout the project now pave the way for the exciting electric future to come from Triumph Motorcycles.
CATEGORY-LEADING 100 MILE RANGE
Exceeding the real-world range of the equivalent electric motorcycles available today, the Triumph TE-1 prototype has achieved all project targets with regards to the energy capacity of the Williams TE-1 project developed battery, with a 100-mile (161 km) range, based on official testing and projections.
PERFORMANCE THAT MATCHES THE SPEED TRIPLE 1200, WITH AN EVEN FASTER 0-100MPH
With a level of performance similar to the current Speed Triple 1200, the TE-1 prototype delivers 175hp (130kW) peak power, as well as peak torque of 80 lb./ft. (109Nm), for instant responsiveness, smooth controlled power all the way up through the rev range and a completely exhilarating ride… and there is plenty more torque on tap! With further refinement of the electronics, including the traction control system and front wheel lift control, the team responsible for delivering the TE-1 project anticipates that performance could be enhanced further, harnessing the full torque potential to enable even quicker standing start acceleration.
GAME-CHANGING 20-MINUTE CHARGE TIME
Advances in battery and charging technologies that have been developed as part of the Triumph TE-1 project, in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE). The team’s efforts have resulted in a game-changing 20-minute charge time (0-80%). This successfully delivers on the ambitious targets laid out by Innovate UK, the British government’s research agency that supports business-led R&D funding and UK business growth.
485LB OVERALL WEIGHT
With an overall weight of 485 lbs., the TE-1 prototype is lighter than the equivalent electric bikes available currently, by up to 25%, giving it an incredible power-to-weight ratio. Having a physical size and scale comparable to a Street Triple, but with the ergonomics, geometry and weight distribution of a Speed Triple, the TE-1 delivers a completely thrilling ride, while being confidence-inspiring, nimble and compact.
“I wish I’d had this at Daytona, that acceleration in this chassis, and how it corners – wow!” Paasch proclaims. “I think this would be a really nice motorcycle to ride on the street, just based on how nimble and agile it is, and how light it feels.”
