Triumph started in 1889 as a bicycle company and now they are returning to bicycles with an e-bike called the Trekker GT.
They are not the only motorcycle manufacturer looking to ebikes as a supplement to their motorcycle business.
Ducati and even Harley-Davidson are getting into the ebikes trend.
It all comes as some riders are calling for ebikes to be registered before they dominate bike lanes, chew up available parking space and lawless riders give all motorcycle and scooter riders a bad name.
The move to add ebikes also comes as Triumph Motorcycle recently announced it would slash 400 jobs globally, blaming the pandemic for falling sales.
Triumph also made bicycles in the 1970s, but this is a modern pedal-assisted electric model with some hi-tech features such as digital instruments.
Trekker GT is powered by a 250w 60Nm Shimano Steps E6100 motor and Shimano E8035 504Wh battery, all neatly hidden in the front stem of the frame. The powertrain weighs just 2.88kg.
It was designed in-house and will be available in Europe with other markets to follow.
There is no word yet on price.
Triumph Trekker GT E-bike tech specs
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Frame |
6061 Hydro-formed aluminium frame with integrated lockable battery |
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Suspension |
RockShox Paragon forks with 65mm travel |
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Drivetrain |
Shimano Steps E6100 250w motor Fully integrated Shimano E8035 504Wh battery |
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Wheels |
Shimano hubs & Alex Volar rims 27.5” |
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Tyres |
Schwalbe Energizer Green Guard 27.5 x 2.0 tyres |
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Rear Mech |
Super-silent Shimano Deore Shadow 10-speed rear mechanism |
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Brakes |
High-performance Shimano Deore M6000 180/160 brakes |
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Saddle |
Ultra-comfortable Selle Royal Vivo saddle |
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Grips |
Triumph branded lock-on grips |
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Standard-fit Specification |
LED lighting, full length mudguards, side stand, |