Triumph Project TE-1 Prototype Demonstrator Revealed — Road Testing Phase Starts

Project TE-1 is a unique collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick and is funded by the Office for Zero-Emission Vehicles through Innovate UK, which was set up to create ground-breaking developments in specialist electric motorcycle engineering and innovative integrated technology design.

Speaking about the TE-1, Triumph CEO Nick Bloor said, "It has been truly exciting to see the progress made during phase 3 of Project Triumph TE‑1 with the final prototype motorcycle now going into real life testing. Everyone involved at Triumph are proud to have been part of this innovative British collaboration. Personally, I am thrilled with the results we have already achieved with our partners, and the exciting preview of the potential electric future to come. We look forward to continuing the ambitious and innovative work on the TE-1 demonstrator prototype through the live testing phase and sharing the outcome with Triumph fans across the world."

During the now completed Phase 3 of Project TE-1, the team put the test mule together which brought together the battery, inverter, motor, and chassis for the very first time.

Steve Sargent, Triumph's Chief Product Officer said "During phase 3 we have focused on building the physical foundation of Triumph's first electric prototype motorcycle. I am pleased with the outcome of Triumph and the TE-1 partners' efforts in creating a demonstrator bike that is not only visually so desirable with clear Triumph DNA but also packaged with an exhilarating and thrilling brand-new electric powertrain that has such potential for the future. I look forward to continuing the development of this demonstrator vehicle through phase 4 and using our knowledge and capabilities to bring all of the partners' cutting-edge technology together into a final result which will guide Triumph's electric strategy for the future. Our experience tells us that at this stage of a project there is no substitute to genuinely riding a bike when developing driveability, handling and character, and we have ambitious targets focused on delivering a riding experience that is new and exciting, but ultimately intuitive and familiar. I am really looking forward to my first opportunity to ride the completed prototype."

The prototype TE-1's electric motor claims to produce 60 per cent more power than highlighted by the new APC technology roadmap targets for 2025. Triumph claims that the electric motor achieves peak and continuous power densities of 13 kW/kg and 9 kW/kg respectively.

The Triumph TE-1 uses a Gates carbon belt drive. The prototype electric motorcycle also features Ohlins USD cartridge forks, unique prototype Öhlins RSU, Brembo M50 monobloc callipers, and Triumph motorcycle control software. The bike's electric battery pack is a final iteration of the prototype WAE battery pack incorporating dedicated cell packaging for optimum centre of gravity, vehicle control unit, DCDC converter, integrated cooling, charge port, and styled carbon covers.

Thoughts On The Triumph TE-1 Prototype

The Triumph TE-1 prototype sees the British motorcycle manufacturer come one step closer to bringing an electric bike onto the road. The TE-1 is set to get its final body panels and styling details later this year and we can't wait to see it blitzing the roads in the near future.