Triumph confirmed as Moto2 engine supplier
In this year?s worst kept secret, Triumph has finally been confirmed as Moto2 engine supplier from the 2019 season onwards after signing a deal with Dorna. The Hinckley factory will provide a ?dedicated race-tuned? 765cc triple motor based on the all-new Street Triple, with obvious upgrades for competition use to cope with higher revs. Â
A modified cylinder head, titanium valves, race alternator, taller first gear, ECU developed by Marelli, revised engine covers to reduce width and a different sump for exhaust routing are the main modifications to the 765cc powerplant, which is based on the redundant Daytona 675R. The race-spec engine breathes more freely and revs harder then the road bike. How good will 35 Triumph-powered Moto2 bikes sound with open exhausts"
Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer for Triumph Motorcycles, said: ?This is a significant moment for Triumph that brings an exciting new chapter to our 110-year racing history and builds on our celebrated TT and Supersports race winning triple engines. We look forward to a long and thrilling relationship with Dorna and the Moto2TM teams, riders and fans.?
Carmelo Ezpeleta, Chief Executive Officer of Dorna added; ?We are very excited to be working with one of the world?s most iconic motorcycle brands. The Triumph triple engines are renowned for their strong, linear power and torque delivery and have achieved many successes on the track making them the ideal choice for the Moto2TM Championship. We are looking...
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