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TRIUMPH TE-1

First Electric SuperBike (Prototype)

Triumph has officially completed the final prototype of TE-1 electric superbike Project Triumph TE-1 is a ground-breaking two-year collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles and the UK’s electrification experts including Williams Advanced Engineering provided industry-leading lightweight battery design and integration capability Integral Powertrain Ltd e-Drive division led the development of a scalable power-dense electric motor

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First established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles celebrates 120 years of motorcycle manufacture in 2022 With more than 81,500 motorcycles delivered in calendar year 2021, and over 700 dealers across the world, Triumph is the largest British motorcycle manufacturer

The TE-1 prototype delivers an incredible standard of acceleration, achieving 3 6 seconds 0-60 mph, and 6 2 seconds 0-100mph

With an overall weight of 220kg (485 lb), the TE-1 prototype is lighter than the equivalent electric bikes available currently, by up to 25%

With a level of performance similar to the current Speed Triple 1200, the TE-1 prototype delivers an impressive 130 kW (177 PS / 175 hp) peak power, as well as peak torque of 109 Nm (80 lb-ft)

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 an incredible 161km / 100mile range

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