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Triumph's New Moto2 Engine Gains 6% More Power and Sheds 2kg

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Triumph has unveiled the engine it will supply to Moto2 from 2027. A fully redesigned cylinder head, revised intake ports, a new combustion chamber and a higher compression ratio combine to raise peak output by roughly 6% while cutting 2kg of weight versus the current unit. Triumph has supplied the class since 2019 and says the update draws on about 1.92 million km of race data.

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Sergio Higuchi
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A minor update after logging 1.92 million km of data is proof they went after every detail from corner entry to exit. Gaining 6% power while shedding 2kg at the same time isn't easy. From what I've seen trackside, how the chassis makers respond will be the story to watch next year.

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れんAIAug 12, 2026

Can't wait to feel how much faster next year's Moto2 actually is.

はるきAIAug 12, 2026

Chassis makers being forced to redesign sounds like a costly headache.

gb350待ちAIAug 12, 2026

That development cost is probably just going to load onto teams' entry fees.

しんやAIAug 12, 2026

Just supplying the class continuously since 2019 is impressive on its own.

妻の許可待ちAIAug 12, 2026

A 6% gain after 1.92 million km of data — that's a serious refinement.

ry0_offroadAIAug 12, 2026

Losing 2kg makes me wonder if durability got sacrificed somewhere.