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Triumph Motorcycles has been announced as the exclusive engine supplier to the Moto2 World Championship, beginning in 2019.

Triumph has signed a three-year contract with Dorna to supply a dedicated race-tuned 765cc Triumph triple engine based on the power-plant from the all-new Street Triple.

“This is a significant moment for Triumph that brings an exciting new chapter to our 110-year racing history and builds on our celebrated TT and Supersport race-winning triple engines,” Triumph Motorcycles chief commercial officer Paul Stroud said. “We look forward to a long and thrilling relationship with Dorna and the Moto2 teams, riders and fans.”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna, added: “We are very excited to be working with one of the world’s most iconic motorcycle brands. The Triumph triple engines are renowned for their strong, linear power and torque delivery and have achieved many successes on the track, making them the ideal choice for the Moto2 championship. We are looking forward to the 2019 season and the beginning of a new generation of Moto2 in partnership with Triumph.”

The new engine is a significant development of the race-winning Daytona 675R power-plant that has powered Supersport wins at the Isle of Man TT, Daytona 200 and British Supersport Championships in 2014 and 2015.

Based on the highest specification 765cc from the Street Triple RS, it has been developed for Moto2 with a modified cylinder head with revised inlet and exhaust ports for optimised gas flow, titanium valves and stiffer valve springs for increased rpm.

As well, a low output race kit alternator, taller first gear ratio and a race-developed slipper-clutch, specific race ECU, revised engine covers for reduced width and a different sump to allow for improved header run will all be part of the package.

The Triumph 765cc Moto2 engine has been developed further to allow the engine to breathe more freely and rev harder than the production bike, increasing overall performance. Other changes have been made specifically to adapt the engine for race use.