Triumph Te-1
The Triumph TE-1 (Triple Electric One) is a prototype electric motorcycle developed by Triumph Motorcycles in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and the University of Warwick, with funding from Innovate UK. Unveiled in stages between 2019 and 2022, it served as a research and development project rather than a production model, aimed at proving that electric motorcycles could deliver performance comparable to internal combustion sport bikes. The project concluded its final phase in 2022 with impressive benchmark results, and while no production version has been officially confirmed, it laid significant groundwork for Triumph's future electric lineup.
~130 hp (NOTE: Triumph quoted approximately 97 kW peak power output; exact rpm not applicable for electric motor)
Power
~109 Nm (NOTE: Triumph quoted this figure for the prototype; peak torque is available from 0 rpm as typical of electric motors)
Torque
~220 kg
Weight
~160 km/h (NOTE: Triumph reported 0-100 km/h in ~3.6 seconds but did not officially publish a confirmed top speed figure)
Top Speed
N/A — electric motorcycle; estimated ~5-6 kWh/100km (NOTE: estimated based on comparable electric sport bikes; official figure not published)
Fuel
Faired
Body
What Buyers Should Know
Cutting-Edge Electric Prototype
The Triumph TE-1 is a research prototype developed in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering, not a production model available for purchase. Buyers should be aware there is currently no consumer version on sale.
Impressive Range & Power
The TE-1 prototype demonstrated around 100 miles of real-world range and 177 horsepower, setting a benchmark for what Triumph's future electric production bikes may deliver.
No Resale Market Yet
Since the TE-1 never entered mass production, there is no established resale market or reliability data from long-term owners — watch for any future production announcement before planning a purchase.
Full Specifications
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