Triumph TE-1 Electric Motorcycle Prototype Unveiled
The Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle prototype produces 177 hp and 80 lb-ft of torque, weighs 485 lb, and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds.
Following a two-year collaboration between Triumph and the UK?s electrification experts and a six-month development period, Triumph has unveiled the TE-1 electric motorcycle prototype and released the final prototype test results, which company officials say exceeded the project objectives.
When the TE-1 was unveiled via a video conference call press briefing, it displayed the aggressive stance of semi-naked sportbikes in Triumph?s lineup like the Speed Triple 1200 RS. Prominent features include a twin headlight with what appears to be an angry, furrowed brow and a robust cast-aluminum frame.
Daytona 200 champion Brandon Paasch participated in the final testing phase of the Triumph TE-1.
Up front is a 17-inch front wheel wrapped in Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires, a pair of superbike-sized brake rotors, Brembo brake calipers, and an inverted fork. Out back is a stout single-sided swingarm suspended by an Öhlins shock.
Behind the front wheel is a large radiator and a peekaboo view of the TE-1’s battery pack, which is mostly hidden behind several panels of racy bodywork. From the humped ?tank? cover to the slender, blade-like tailsection, the bike looks like a proper, full-on sportbike ? except for the lack of a clutch lever and the belt final drive.
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