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and it ’ s unbelievably quick , it pulls like crazy .” That performance does have a cost with an EV , and while the TE1 prototype has achieved its range and charging goals , the 161km range claimed by Triumph might still be too little for many classic riders to make the switch to electric . Overall , the key objective of the TE-1 project has always been focused on developing electric motorcycle capability , in order to provide an input into Triumph ’ s future electric motorcycle offering , driving innovation , capability , and new intellectual property , and enhancing the credibility and profile of British industry and design . The achievements in the live testing phase , exceeding current benchmarks and targets , provide a platform with great potential for future development in electric motorcycle performance . Triumph is yet to make any suggestions that the TE1 itself will be put into production . “ We are incredibly proud to be able to share such positive outcomes from the completion of Project Triumph TE1 , where the prototype demonstrator has exceeded many of our initial targets and expectations ”, says Triumph CEO , Nick Bloor . “ Everyone on the team is thrilled with the results we have achieved with our partners , and how the outcomes of the project will feed into the electric future to come from Triumph .” .
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