Triumph completes TE-1 motorcycle project with Helix electric powertrain

MANILA: Triumph has announced the completion of its TE-1 electric motorcycle development project. The bike is powered by Scalable Integrated Modular Inverter (SIMI) technology from Helix.

During rolling road and track trials, the TE-1’s electric powertrain delivered 130kW (177ps) of peak power, for a zero-to-100kph time of 3.6 seconds and zero-100mph in 6.2 seconds. It also achieved a 100-mile (160 kilometers) range, based on live testing and official projections.

Formerly Integral e-Drive, Helix launched a new corporate brand in 2022. The firm is now a full-service supplier of premium electric powertrains. 

Thanks to the high power density of Helix electric powertrains, the TE-1 prototype is 25% lighter than comparable electric motorcycles and boasts outstanding power-to-weight ratio.

Integral Powertrain Limited’s e-Drive division developed the Scalable Integrated Motor and Inverter (SIMI) in close cooperation with Triumph from 2018. This year, the company relaunched its electric powertrain engineering and manufacturing capability under the Helix brand.

Helix offers unique Scalable Core Technology across three Product Levels. Helix's advanced product development, which includes Scalable Integrated Motor and Inverter, is delivered by its X-Division.

In a statement, Helix Chief Technology Manager Andrew Cross said:  “We’re delighted to see the final TE-1 motorcycle testing phase completed and further validation of the performance and efficiency of our Scalable Integrated Modular Inverter.

“In its TE-1 application, the motor achieved peak and continuous power densities of 13kW/kg and 9kW/kg respectively; 60% higher than Advanced Propulsion Centre technology roadmap targets for 2025.

All this was achieved using materials and processes compatible with volume automotive production and using a motor scalability concept that provided a springboard to our Scalable Core Technology, providing similar performance levels at much greater manufacturing scale than previously possible.

“We’re really proud to have been a key part of this exciting project, which is a landmark for electric motorcycles and British industry.”

Photos from Triumph

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