Triumph's electric motorcycle project enters final stages

Triumph has announced that its TE-1 electric motorcycle project is ready to commence live testing, after extensive collaboration and development with a number of companies.

The TE-1 (presumably Triumph Electric One) project was first announced in March 2021, with the firm bringing together established British companies to help create a new benchmark in electric motorcycle performance.

Triumph has kept quiet about plans to release a production electric motorcycle, but it is understood that the TE-1 project will heavily inform future product development.

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In collaboration with Williams Advance Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick, Triumph has completed the final build of a prototype demonstrator – the first major step in the UK firm’s electrification strategy.

The high-spec prototype demonstrator features the final chassis including frame, sub-frame, cockpit, panels and wheels, final drive system including transmission and Gates Carbon belt drive, electronics, Ohlins USD cartridge forks, unique prototype Ohlins RSU, Brembo M50 monobloc calipers and Triumph motorcycle control software.

Williams Advance Engineering (a direct relative of the legendary F1 team) has also developed the final iteration of a prototype WAE battery pack, which incorporates dedicated cell packaging for optimum centre of gravity, a vehicle control unit, a DCDC converter, integrated cooling, charge port, and styled carbon covers.

The final prototype powertrain has been developed by Integral Powertrain and includes a scalable integrated inverted and combined motor with silicon carbide switching technology and integrated cooling. WMG at the University of Warwick has also completed pre-live trial simulations and has indicated that the project is on course to deliver performance and durability outcomes.

Phase 4 of the TE-1 project will take place over the next six months and will include rolling road testing and track testing within Triumph’s state-of-the-art facilities. The testing phase will be looking at key data like power and torque output, range and battery consumption, handling, braking regeneration, and ride mode development.

Following the completion of Phase 4, Triumph will begin to add final body panels and a paint scheme ahead of an active track demonstration and media engagement.

“It has been truly exciting to see the progress made during phase 3 of Project Triumph TE 1,” said Triumph CEO, Nick Bloor. “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.”