Triumph Motorcycles has been announced as the exclusive engine supplier to the FIM Moto2 World Championship from the 2019 season onwards.

Triumph has signed a three-year contract with Dorna - the commercial rights holder of MotoGP - to supply a dedicated race tuned 765cc Triumph triple engine, based on the power plant from the all-new 2017 Triumph Street Triple.

The new engine is a significant development of the race-winning Daytona 675R powerplant that has powered super sports wins at the Isle of Man TT, Daytona 200 and British Supersports Championships in 2014 and 2015.

Based on the highest specification 765cc powerplant from the Street Triple RS it has been developed for Moto2TMwith the following modifications;

- Modified cylinder head with revised inlet and exhaust ports for optimized gas flow
- Titanium valves and stiffer valve springs for increased rpm
- Low Output race kit alternator for reduced inertia
- Taller 1st gear ratio
- Race developed slipper clutch which will be tuneable
- Specific race ECU; which will be developed with Magneti Marelli
- Revised engine covers for reduced width
- Different sump to allow for improved header run

The engine

Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer for Triumph Motorcycles, said; ridersCarmelo Ezpeleta, Chief Executive Officer of Dorna added; Herve Poncharal, President of IRTA, stated; class marks a new era that is sure to prove another incredible step in its evolution, making it remain the ultimate category on the way to MotoGP.

Vimal Sumbly, Managing Director of Triumph Motorcycles India, said;motorsports enthusiasts in India Julian Simon,2009 125cc World Champion and Moto2 runner-up and experienced Moto2TM test rider, who has been involved with the engine development testing at Aragon, said Source: Triumph