ELECTRIFIED
Triumph Motorcycles says it is proud to announce the official completion of the TE-1 electric development project , with the release of the final prototype test results that exceeded project objectives and demonstrate what Triumph says is " the incredible success of this unique collaboration ".
• 161km / 100-mile range Significantly exceeding the real-world range of the equivalent electric motorcycles available today , with a category-leading 161km / 100mile range , based on live testing and official projections
• 130kW ( 177PS / 175bhp ) peak power The TE-1 prototype delivers an incredible standard of acceleration , achieving 3.6 seconds 0-60mph , and an outstanding 6.2 seconds 0-100mph
• 20-minute charge time ( 0-80 %) A game-changing outcome , faster than today ’ s equivalent electric motorcycles
• 220kg , with an incredible power-to-weight ratio Up to 25 per cent lighter than comparable electric motorcycles currently available
• Stunning final prototype that demonstrates Triumph ’ s class-leading USPs and hints at the exciting future to come for Triumph fans across the world o Pure , unique and characterful new electric- Triumph soundtrack that builds to a hair-raising crescendo o The ergonomics , geometry and weight distribution of a Speed Triple , with the scale and visual impact of a Street Triple o Triumph ’ s signature thrilling feel and neutral handling , with the throttle and torque delivery map equivalent to a Speed Triple 1200 RS o A style and presence that is 100 per cent Triumph , with signature design DNA
The unique collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles , Williams Advanced Engineering , Integral Powertrain Ltd , and WMG , University of Warwick , funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles through Innovate UK , was set up to create ground-breaking developments in specialist electric motorcycle engineering and innovative integrated technology design .
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 and achieve some incredible outcomes , delivering on all project objectives
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