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Triumph Te-1 vs Honda Em1 E

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Te-1 vs Honda Em1 E. 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). Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Triumph Te-1 Honda Em1 E
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
1.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
109 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~130 hp (NOTE: Triumph quoted approximately 97 kW peak power output; exact rpm not applicable for electric motor)
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
~109 Nm (NOTE: Triumph quoted this figure for the prototype; peak torque is available from 0 rpm as typical of electric motors)
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
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)
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
~220 kg (NOTE: estimated wet/curb weight; Triumph stated a target of under 220 kg but did not publish a final confirmed figure)
96 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)
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 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
Honda Em1 E
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10

"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."

Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
40-mile range ceiling reality
Battery pack replacement costs
No fast charging capability

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