Triumph Moto2™ debuts an updated gearbox and unveils an exciting new Triple Trophy prize in Thailand.
On Friday, 28 February 2025, Triumph unveiled its most significant upgrade since powering the Moto2™ grid: a new race gearshift pattern built right into its production gearbox. At the season opener in Thailand, the brand also introduced the new Triumph Triple Trophy prize—a Street Triple 765 RS identical to the winning Moto2™ rider’s bike—that will be awarded to the victorious rider and one lucky fan.
Triumph Unveils Major Gearbox Update for 2025 Moto2™ Season
For the 2025 season, Triumph introduces a significant gearbox upgrade—the biggest change since becoming Moto2™’s Exclusive Engine Supplier in 2019. The update features a race-optimized gearshift pattern, moving neutral to the top of the order and locking it out during racing, eliminating the need for riders to shift through neutral mid-race.
Triumph’s 765cc triple engines, derived from production models to maintain cost efficiency, previously used a standard gearbox layout with neutral between first and second gear. The new setup enhances performance by allowing seamless shifting between first and sixth gears, improving efficiency on track.
Engineering Innovation for Peak Performance
This update is made possible through a complete redesign of the selector drum, featuring revised tracks for optimal gear engagement. The component is billet-machined for ideal geometry, weight, and inertia while incorporating a mechanical neutral lockout. Riders can manually deactivate the lockout when needed in the pitlane or on the start grid. To accommodate these changes, a newly developed crankcase has been introduced for the 2025 Moto2™ engine.
Expert Insights
Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer, Triumph Motorcycles:
“Since becoming Moto2’s engine supplier, we’ve continuously developed and improved our powertrains. With increased power, higher revs, and now a race-optimized gearshift sequence, we are ensuring that riders extract maximum performance from our 765cc triple engine. Rider feedback has been very positive, and we’re excited to see this new system in action.”
Iqra Hamid, Senior Design Engineer, Triumph Motorcycles:
“Our new race gearshift system represents another step forward in performance. We’ve spent the last year designing and testing this update through rigorous off-bike and on-track evaluations. The goal is to enhance reliability and extract even more potential from the Moto2™ engine, allowing riders to stay focused on winning.”
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer, Dorna Sports:
“Triumph has been breaking records in Moto2™ since their arrival, and their commitment to continuous innovation is remarkable. This gearbox update reflects their dedication to the championship and their use of Moto2™ as a high-level testing ground for cutting-edge technology. We’re confident this improvement will be a hit with riders and contribute to even better racing.”
With Triumph’s latest advancements, the 2025 Moto2™ season promises increased performance and even closer competition on the track.
Win a One-of-a-Kind Triumph Street Triple 765 RS!
For the first time ever, Moto2™ fans have the chance to win their very own Triumph Street Triple 765 RS with an exclusive 2025 Triumph Triple Trophy (TTT) livery! Revealed in Thailand, this special edition motorcycle will be awarded to both the Moto2 rider with the most standout performances—as voted by the fans—and one lucky fan who enters the free prize draw.
Celebrating Excellence with the Triumph Triple Trophy
Running alongside the fight for the Moto2™ championship, the Triumph Triple Trophy has recognized exceptional performances since 2020, celebrating the moments that define a Grand Prix weekend beyond just race wins. The award honors perseverance, determination, and skill, with past winners including:
🏆 2020 – Marco Bezzecchi
🏆 2021 – Raul Fernandez
🏆 2022 – Jeremy Alcoba
🏆 2023 – Pedro Acosta
🏆 2024 – Ai Ogura
Each season, the top-performing rider receives a custom-liveried Street Triple 765 RS, inspired by the very bike from which the Moto2™ engine is derived. Now, in 2025, a fan will also get the chance to own this exclusive prize!
How to Vote & Win
Every Sunday of a Grand Prix weekend, a panel of MotoGP™ organizers and Triumph representatives will shortlist three standout Moto2™ riders. Fans can then vote for their favorite on the MotoGP™ Instagram channel, with points awarded as follows:
🔹 7 points – Most fan votes
🔹 6 points – Second-most fan votes
🔹 5 points – Third-most fan votes
Votes determine the final order, and the leaderboard updates after each round until a winner is crowned at the end of the season!
Hear from the Experts
Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles:
“This is the sixth year of the Triumph Triple Trophy, and with over 800,000 fan votes cast last season, we wanted to give something back. By offering a chance to win this exclusive bike, we’re rewarding both the fans and the riders. The Street Triple 765 RS is already a dream machine for racing enthusiasts, and this unique edition—one of only two in the world—makes it a prize money simply can’t buy.”
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer, Dorna Sports:
“The Triumph Triple Trophy keeps fans engaged and ensures they feel part of the championship. With Moto2™ delivering such thrilling racing, this initiative highlights the talent and performances that make the sport so exciting. The fact that fans now have a chance to win a TTT bike themselves makes this year even more special.”
Enter Now!
Follow MotoGP™ on Instagram to vote for your favorite riders and enter the free prize draw for your chance to win the exclusive 2025 Triumph Triple Trophy Street Triple 765 RS!
Find out more about Triumph’s Street Triple 765 RS at triumphmotorcycles.co.uk.
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