Here is the kind of engineering ambition we love to see in racing. Triumph Motorcycles, alongside MotoGP, has revealed a brand-new, higher-powered race engine for the Moto2 World Championship that will hit the grid in 2027.
Triumph has been powering the Moto2 World Championship since 2019, utilizing engines derived from the Street Triple 765 RS. Over eight seasons of competition, data captured from a total of 1,926,132kms and direct rider feedback have helped shape the British powerhouse's package. With recent updates to the gearbox, nearly 100 all-time and race lap records have tumbled across the field, while the intermediate class continues to serve as a vital breeding ground for future premier-class talent.
This is a great step for the Moto2 World Championship and underlines the commitment to the class that makes Triumph such a valuable partner for the class and for the MotoGP paddock.
To develop this new power unit, Triumph gathered learnings from nearly two million kilometers of racing to deliver increased performance and closer competition. The engineering focus centers on achieving higher air flow into the cylinders. A completely new cylinder head features redesigned low-inertia valvetrains, higher flow ports, and a new combustion chamber design, which combine to produce a higher compression ratio and more torque throughout the entire rev range.
To handle the extra muscle, Triumph redesigned the crankcases and all internal components to ensure maximum reliability on track. These changes also delivered an overall weight reduction of 2kg. The new engine will offer around a 6% increase in peak power alongside a change in capacity, with further technical information promised in the not-too-distant future.
These mechanical shifts will force chassis manufacturers to design completely new frames for 2027, specifically to accommodate new air intake positions and engine mounting points. Triumph has already been working with chassis builders for the last 12 months, and the new engine will soon be available to Moto2 teams as private testing continues ahead of an on-track debut later this year.
"Today’s announcement marks a significant step forward in the partnership between Triumph Motorcycles and MotoGP," said Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer at Triumph Motorcycles. He added that the vigorous testing program assessed performance, longevity, and reliability, noting, "We’ve introduced more power, we’ve seen gearbox changes and now we’ve introduced a brand-new, high performance race engine that will be powering the Moto2 series from 2027."
Alfonso Cartujo, Sporting Director at MotoGP, echoed the enthusiasm: "This is a great step for the Moto2 World Championship and underlines the commitment to the class that makes Triumph such a valuable partner for the class and for the MotoGP paddock."
