In fact they’re so strong, that modern Moto2 bikes are capable of doing 300km/h. The record stands at 301.8km/h (187.5mph) at Philip Island. Not bad for 138bhp.
And the success of riders like Alex Marquez, Brad Binder and Jorge Martin after moving up to MotoGP only goes to show how well riding the Triumph powered Moto2 machine prepares the riders for the big leagues. And Dorna’s intent to bring the Moto2 class closer to MotoGP, for just that reason, has been no secret.
Steve Sargent, Triumph Motorcycles Chief Product Officer, had this to say
Steve Sargent
”Moto2 has been the perfect environment to showcase, and prove the reliability and performance advantages of, our triple engines, where we have seen the top 20 qualifying times consistently come within a second of each other. Not only has it raised our profile and credibility on the world stage, for me the success of Moto2 has also been an incredible catalyst, reigniting the passion for racing within Triumph motorcycles. I am delighted to have played a part in this landmark activity for Triumph and excited to see the extension to another 3 seasons. We are committed to delivering further improvements to the performance of the engines, which we are sure will be appreciated by both the riders and the teams.
And Carlos Ezpeleta, Dorna Sports Managing Director, said
