Triumph reveals new Moto2 race engine for 2027
Triumph Motorcycles and MotoGP have revealed a new race engine that will power the Moto2 World Championship beginning in 2027, marking the biggest performance upgrade to the intermediate class since Triumph became its exclusive engine supplier in 2019.
The new powerplant will deliver an approximately 6% increase in peak power compared with the current 765cc race engine. Track testing is scheduled to begin in the coming months, with the new engine expected to make its competitive debut during the 2027 Moto2 season.
Triumph’s development of the engine has been guided by nearly two million kilometers (1.2 million miles) of racing data and rider feedback accumulated since the company took over as the class’ exclusive engine supplier. The current Triumph 765cc engine has powered the series through eight seasons, during which nearly 100 all-time and race lap records have been surpassed.
New engine
Triumph engineers focused the new engine on increasing airflow into the cylinders. A new cylinder head features a redesigned low-inertia valvetrain, higher-flow ports and a revised combustion chamber. The changes allow for a higher compression ratio and increased torque across the rev range.
Triumph also redesigned the crankcases and internal components to accommodate the increased power and torque while maintaining the reliability required for Grand Prix racing. The combined updates reduce engine weight by 4.4 pounds.
Triumph has not yet disclosed the engine’s new displacement or complete technical specifications, with additional details expected ahead of the 2027 season.
New chassis
The new engine will also require Moto2 chassis manufacturers to develop new chassis designs for 2027. In particular, changes to the engine’s air-intake positioning and mounting points will require chassis manufacturers to adapt their designs. Triumph says it has been working with chassis manufacturers for the past year to provide the technical information needed to prepare for the new engine.
The new race engines will soon be made available to Moto2 teams, with private testing already planned ahead of the engine’s 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, in the announcement. “We have always strived to develop the Moto2 World Championship ever since we began powering the middle-weight class in 2019.”
Sargent said the engine has undergone extensive testing focused on performance, longevity and reliability, with the new cylinder head, increased airflow, higher compression and additional torque representing key areas of development.
The Moto2 program also continues to serve as an important development platform for Triumph. Since the company became the exclusive engine supplier, the series has helped develop riders who have gone on to win MotoGP races and compete in the premier class.
MotoGP’s 2027 regulations reduce engine displacement from 1,000cc to 850cc, while retaining four-cylinder, four-stroke engines. Maximum bore also drops from 81mm to 75mm. While Triumph hasn’t officially disclosed the exact displacement yet, reporting around the announcement points toward an 800cc three-cylinder engine being in the works.
