Triumph awarded Torrens Trophy for Moto2

The Trophy has been awarded to Britain’s highest achievers in motorcycling and motorcycle racing – riders, engineers, manufacturers and important personalities – since the 1970s. Triumph became the latest recipient for its work as exclusive engine supplier to the Moto2 World Championship since 2019, when the company’s 765cc triple took over from Honda’s 600cc CBR four-cylinder. Triumph has since extended its Moto2 contract, which will now run until at least 2029.

“It gives us enormous pleasure to award the 2023 Torrens Trophy to Triumph for its amazing work in the Moto2 World Championship,” said former racer Barrie Baxter, Chairman of the Torrens Trophy Nominations Committee. “The company has provided engines for the entire Moto2 grid for the past five seasons, proving to the world that its engineering and technology can thrive in arguably the toughest bike racing series of them all”. During Triumph’s five years in Moto2 to date its engines have reliably covered more than one million kilometres, nudged 190mph at MotoGP’s fastest tracks and propelled 21 different riders to a race win.

“This award is a real honour, and a tribute to the hard work and passion of our Triumph Racing team,” said Nick Bloor, Triumph Motorcycles CEO. “Our world-class engineers are always looking at new ways to enhance the engine performance, from speed, power and torque, to revs, cylinder pressure and compression ratio.