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Triumph Te-1 vs Ducati Energica

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Te-1 vs Ducati Energica. Triumph Te-1: ~130 hp (NOTE: Triumph quoted approximately 97 kW peak power output; exact rpm not applicable for electric motor) hp, ~220 kg (NOTE: estimated wet/curb weight; Triumph stated a target of under 220 kg but did not publish a final confirmed figure) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (NOTE: Triumph reported 0-100 km/h in ~3.6 seconds but did not officially publish a confirmed top speed figure). Ducati Energica: 171 hp (126 kW) — peak motor output hp, 260 kg (curb weight, including battery) weight, top speed 240 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Triumph Te-1 Ducati Energica
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
171 hp
Torque (Nm)
109 Nm
215 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
260 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~130 hp (NOTE: Triumph quoted approximately 97 kW peak power output; exact rpm not applicable for electric motor)
171 hp (126 kW) — peak motor output
Torque
~109 Nm (NOTE: Triumph quoted this figure for the prototype; peak torque is available from 0 rpm as typical of electric motors)
215 Nm — available from 0 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (NOTE: Triumph reported 0-100 km/h in ~3.6 seconds but did not officially publish a confirmed top speed figure)
240 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
~220 kg (NOTE: estimated wet/curb weight; Triumph stated a target of under 220 kg but did not publish a final confirmed figure)
260 kg (curb weight, including battery)
Fuel
N/A — electric motorcycle; estimated ~5-6 kWh/100km (NOTE: estimated based on comparable electric sport bikes; official figure not published)
N/A — electric; approximately 6.5-8.5 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Triumph Te-1
Triumph Te-1

"A landmark prototype you simply cannot buy used."

Pros
+Groundbreaking electric performance figures
+Lightweight chassis engineering
+Rapid charging capability demonstrated
Cons
Never entered production whatsoever
Zero used examples exist
No parts or support possible
Ducati Energica
Ducati Energica
7.5/10

"Brilliant machine, but ownership demands commitment and contingency planning."

Pros
+Bulletproof electric motor reliability
+Exceptional chassis and handling
+Instant torque delivery
Cons
Thin dealer network nationally
Battery degradation unknown quantity
Limited real-world range

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