[Moto] Triumph Motorcycles completes the tests of its electric motorcycle exceeding all performance expectations

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A range of 161 km, a power of 175 hp and a charging time of 20 minutes delivered the British manufacturer's TE-1 zero-emission prototype.

Exceeding all expectations, Triumph Motorcycles closed the fourth and final phase of testing with its first electric motorcycle prototype. Among other parameters, the experimental unit offered a range of 161 km, a power of 175 hp and a charging time of 20 minutes for 80% of its battery pack.

The tests in real conditions delivered "incredible results" and later "new standards for the sector", according to the British manufacturer. Born with the aim of creating innovative developments in specialized engineering for high-performance electric motorcycles and the design of integrated technologies, the initiative was supported by Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd and the University of Warwick, while its funding came from the Innovate UK public agency.

The Triumph Motorcycles prototype exceeded much of the actual range of electric motorcycles available today, thanks to its range of 100 miles (161 km), based on actual testing and official calculations and projections.

Its regenerative braking system was implemented with and still has room for further optimization in the future in terms of increased generator and transmission efficiency, which would further improve range for future Triumph electric motorcycles.

The TE-1 exhibited a level of performance similar to that of the current Triumoh Speed Triple 1200, with a maximum power of 175 hp (130 kW) and a maximum torque of 109 Nm, which translates into an instant response, with a Smooth power control throughout the rev range.

The official acceleration tests showed marks of 3.72 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h; 3.6 seconds from 0 to 96.5 km/h and 6.2 seconds from 0 to 160 km/h. Thanks to its more refined electronics, especially in the traction control and front wheel lift control systems, the project team anticipated that performance could be further improved by harnessing the torque potential to deliver more agile acceleration.

 

Daytona 200 200 Mile champion Brandon Paasch participated in the final phase of testing, both evaluating engine performance and track testing for final prototype tuning.

“Throttle response on the TE-1 is incredible. It's got plenty of torque and when you first hit the throttle it's instant power, which I love as a speedster. It was a great experience. I had to test this machine from 0% to 100% and it is incredibly fast”, he analyzed.

changing the rules of the game
Technological advances in batteries and depleted charging times during the development of the Triumph TE-1 project resulted in a revolutionary charging time of just 20 minutes from 0% to 80%).

With a total weight of 220 kg, the prototype is up to 25% lighter than other equivalent electric motorcycles, which translates into an incredible power-to-weight ratio. Comparable in size and scale to a Street Triple, but with the ergonomics, geometries and mass distribution of a Speed Triple, the TE-1 offers an exhilarating ride, while also being confident, agile and compact. .

Brandon Paasch added, “It would be a really nice bike for the street, just because of how nimble it is and how light it feels. I wish I would have had it at Daytona, with that acceleration in this chassis and how it goes into the corners.

 

With power and torque delivery maps drawn directly from the Speed Triple 1200 RS, track testing and dynamic evaluations confirmed a level of handling that matches the current sportier models within Triumph's Roadster range with three-cylinder combustion engines.

Triumph's new electric sound
The sound of the Triumph TE-1 prototype is distinctive and is based on its primary transmission with helical gears. With sound levels tested at Mira's independent noise measurement facilities, the prototype successfully exceeded all the standards established in the R41 homologation tests, both in maximum acceleration and in urban and road traffic rhythms.

Immediately recognizable as a Triumph, the muscular stance of the TE-1 Concept stands out for its iconic design cues found on the latest models in the Roadster range, while clearly embodying it as a motorcycle of the future.

Dressed in the definitive bodywork and paint scheme, the demo prototype boasts 100% Triumph styling and presence, with all of the brand's signature design DNA, from its aluminum chassis to its unmistakable twin headlights and attitude and balanced.

 

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