current-spec 765cc Moto2 engine and that gives us enormous confidence as we take this next step to give the riders something they all want – more revs and more power . We look forward to seeing yet more lap records fall as lap times get faster , and how more power gives riders more freedom to create overtaking opportunities and are excited to begin the next chapter of Moto2 powered by Triumph .” “ Since the start of the Triumph era in Moto2 , we ’ ve been very satisfied with the performance and reliability of the Triumph 765cc triple and the lap records speak for themselves ”, says Carlos Ezpeleta , Dorna Sports Managing Director . “ It ’ s important that Moto2 is a spectacle in its own right and that it provides a relevant platform to develop the next generation of MotoGP riders and this new announcement of more engine power goes even further in achieving both of those objectives . We ’ re very
happy with the work of Triumph in powering Moto2 and to see the way that they are constantly evaluating and improving .” The Triumph Triple Trophy , which continues to run alongside the Moto2 World Championship , has a new metric for 2022 , awarding points for best race progression from starting position to finish . This has already highlighted some remarkable performances , such as Jeremy Alcoba climbing 20 places in the Grand Prix of Portugal and Joe Roberts climbing 17 positions at Le Mans , and these latest engine developments aim to offer more opportunities for overtaking . The winner of the Triumph Triple Trophy - the rider who has achieved the greatest number of points throughout the season - will be awarded a custom-liveried Triumph Street Triple RS motorcycle which is powered by the 765cc triple engine from which the Moto2 powerplant is derived .
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