Triumph Unveils Moto2™ Gearbox Update in Thailand

Swadlincote, England- Triumph Motorcycle Limited., introduces a race gearshift pattern for 2025, its biggest Moto2™ change since 2019. The new setup places neutral at the top, enhancing performance. Triumph also unveiled the Triple Trophy prize a Street Triple 765 RS, identical to the winning Moto2™ rider’s bike, at the Thailand season opener.

Triumph’s Moto2™ 765cc triple engines now feature a race gearshift pattern, moving neutral to the top and locking it out for seamless shifting. A redesigned selector drum and crankcase allow riders to shift 1st-6th without passing neutral, enhancing performance. Neutral can be manually engaged when needed, ensuring precision on track.

Mr. Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer, Triumph Motorcycles, said, “Ever since we became the Exclusive Engine Supplier in Moto2, we have always been committed to continual development and improvement. We have provided more power and more revs, and now there’s a new gearshift sequence optimised for racing, showing that we are never sitting on our laurels. The new shift pattern allows racers to seamlessly move through the gearbox without the need to pass through neutral, further optimising track performance from the production-derived 765cc triple. The feedback from the riders has been very positive so far and we are looking forward to seeing it in action this season.”

Mr. Iqra Hamid, Senior Design Engineer, Triumph Motorcycles, said “This season we've taken another step in performance with the introduction of our new race gearchange system. Until now, it has been based on our production engine architecture and, despite delivering record-breaking performance each year, there is always room for engineering improvement. The 2025 Moto2 engine update looks to build upon this. Designed and tested over the last year, the new gearchange system will allow racers to extract even more potential from the Moto2 gearbox and engine and maintain their sole focus on their goal: winning.

“The new update has followed a two-phase development process, with elements created specifically for this. We started with the off-bike concept and durability testing to ensure the new system not only functions as intended but can withstand the demanding race loads. Once validated, we progressed to the in-bike test phase where we replicated race conditions and further assessed operation, durability and performance on track. With such a comprehensive testing process, we are confident of further improving performance whilst maintaining our reliability in the Moto2 class and we're excited to see this translate to the track.”

Mr. Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer, Dorna Sports, said, “Triumph have been breaking records in Moto2 since they arrived, so for us it’s even more impressive that they continue to keep pushing to innovate. This new gearbox update speaks to their commitment to Moto2 and the opportunities the MotoGP paddock offers to provide a racing laboratory for partners to take their cutting edge technology to the racetrack. We’re sure the riders will be big fans of this update and that will translate into even better racing.”