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Triumph Te-1 vs Harley-davidson Livewire

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Te-1 vs Harley-davidson Livewire. 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). Harley-davidson Livewire: 105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak) hp, 251 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Triumph Te-1 Harley-davidson Livewire
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
109 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
251 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~130 hp (NOTE: Triumph quoted approximately 97 kW peak power output; exact rpm not applicable for electric motor)
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
Torque
~109 Nm (NOTE: Triumph quoted this figure for the prototype; peak torque is available from 0 rpm as typical of electric motors)
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (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)
177 km/h
Weight
~220 kg (NOTE: estimated wet/curb weight; Triumph stated a target of under 220 kg but did not publish a final confirmed figure)
251 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — electric motorcycle; estimated ~5-6 kWh/100km (NOTE: estimated based on comparable electric sport bikes; official figure not published)
~6.0 km/kWh equivalent (EPA-rated range approximately 235 km city / 152 km highway on a full charge)
Fairing
Yes
No

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
Harley-davidson Livewire
Harley-davidson Livewire
7.5/10

"A flawed but genuinely exciting machine worth buying at the right price."

Pros
+Brutal, immediate torque delivery
+Surprisingly competent chassis dynamics
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
Real-world range disappoints
Dealer knowledge often lacking
Heavy for urban maneuvering

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Engine Oil
Electric motor / no engine oil required
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Harley-Davidson · Engine Oil
H-D Genuine 20W-40 Synthetic Electric Vehicle Fluid
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Oil Filter
Electric motor / no oil filter required
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LiveWire Transmission/Gearcase Filter
Oil Filter
LiveWire Transmission/Gearcase Filter
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Air Filter
Air Filter for Triumph TE-1
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LiveWire Air Filter
Air Filter
LiveWire Air Filter
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Electric motor / no spark plugs required
Spark Plugs
Electric motor / no spark plugs required
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Spark Plugs
N/A - Electric Motor, No Spark Plugs
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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