Triumph launches a race gearshift pattern within the production gearbox and reveals the new TTT prize for the winning rider – and one lucky fan
In 2025, Triumph launches its biggest change since powering the Moto2 grid with the introduction of a race gearshift pattern, and within the production gearbox. That, and the new Triumph Triple Trophy prize – a Street Triple 765 RS, identical to the winning Moto2 rider’s bike – were presented in a press conference at the season opener in Thailand on Friday.
Gearbox update
For 2025, Triumph has launched a race gearshift pattern, the biggest change since the marque became the Exclusive Engine Supplier to Moto2 in 2019. The sequence of the gears has been changed so neutral now sits at the top of the order, removing the need to pass through neutral while racing – allowing for even more performance.
The 765cc triple powerplants are production-derived, helping keep costs controlled, and have previously utilised the mass-production gearbox which features neutral between first and second gear through which the riders must shift. In Triumph’s commitment to continual development and enhanced performance, the Moto2 modified production engines used in 2025 now feature a race gearshift pattern. Neutral has been moved to the top of the order and locked out which means that riders don’t need to move through neutral whilst on track.
Triumph has achieved this by a comprehensive redesign, introducing a new selector drum with revised tracks which allow the gears to engage in their new positions. Billet machined to achieve the optimum design geometry, mass and inertia, the bespoke geometry also accommodates the new mechanical neutral lockout, which can only be activated by the rider, giving riders the freedom to engage between 1st to 6th gear without passing neutral when racing.
When riders need neutral in the pitlane or on the start-line, they can select neutral only by manually deactivating the lockout. All of this is housed within a new crankcase specifically developed for this season’s Moto2 engine.
Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer, Triumph Motorcycles: “Ever since we became the Exclusive Engine Supplier in Moto2, we have always been committed to continual development and improvement. We have provided more power and more revs, and now there’s a new gearshift sequence optimised for racing, showing that we are never sitting on our laurels. The new shift pattern allows racers to seamlessly move through the gearbox without the need to pass through neutral, further optimising track performance from the production-derived 765cc triple. The feedback from the riders has been very positive so far and we are looking forward to seeing it in action this season.”
Iqra Hamid, Senior Design Engineer, Triumph Motorcycles: “This season we’ve taken another step in performance with the introduction of our new race gearchange system. Until now, it has been based on our production engine architecture and, despite delivering record-breaking performance each year, there is always room for engineering improvement. The 2025 Moto2 engine update looks to build upon this. Designed and tested over the last year, the new gearchange system will allow racers to extract even more potential from the Moto2 gearbox and engine and maintain their sole focus on their goal: winning.
“The new update has followed a two-phase development process, with elements created specifically for this. We started with the off-bike concept and durability testing to ensure the new system not only functions as intended but can withstand the demanding race loads. Once validated, we progressed to the in-bike test phase where we replicated race conditions and further assessed operation, durability and performance on track. With such a comprehensive testing process, we are confident of further improving performance whilst maintaining our reliability in the Moto2 class and we’re excited to see this translate to the track.”
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer, MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports: “Triumph have been breaking records in Moto2 since they arrived, so for us it’s even more impressive that they continue to keep pushing to innovate. This new gearbox update speaks to their commitment to Moto2 and the opportunities the MotoGP paddock offers to provide a racing laboratory for partners to take their cutting edge technology to the racetrack. We’re sure the riders will be big fans of this update and that will translate into even better racing.”
Fans can win the amazing new Street Triple 765 RS
For the first time ever in 2025, Triumph is giving Moto2 fans the opportunity to win their own Street Triple 765 RS with the exclusive 2025 Triumph Triple Trophy livery. The new 2025 TTT prize motorcycle, to be won by the rider who delivers the most stand-out performances in Moto2 this season – as voted for by the fans – was revealed in Thailand. Now fans will also have the chance to enter a free prize draw to win an identical Triumph Triple Trophy bike!
Running alongside the fight for the Moto2 crown, the Triumph Triple Trophy has celebrated standout performances since 2020, recognising that there are more success stories during a GP weekend than only the race win. Highlighting stories of sporting perseverance and endurance as well as outright performance, winners receive a custom-liveried Street Triple 765 RS, the model from which the triple Moto2 engine is derived.
Past recipients have been Marco Bezzecchi in 2020, Raul Fernandez in 2021, Jeremy Alcoba in 2022, Pedro Acosta in 2023 and Ai Ogura in 2024.
On the Sunday of each Grand Prix weekend, three Moto2 riders are shortlisted by a judging panel comprising members of the MotoGP organisers and Triumph for their standout performances on track. Fans can then vote on the MotoGP Instagram channel, and each rider will be awarded points according to the number of votes received.
In reference to Triumph’s 765cc engine, points at each GP are awarded as such:
• 7 points for the rider with most fan votes
• 6 points for the rider with second most fan votes
• 5 points for the rider with third most fan votes
Once the votes have been cast via the MotoGP™’s insta, the final order of those three riders will be decided, and the leaderboard will be updated after each round.
Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles: “This will be the sixth year of this competition, which gives fans an incredible opportunity to feel a part of the Moto2 competition. Since adding the chance for fans to choose last year, more than 800,000 votes were cast throughout the season. That’s why we’ve decided to reward those fans as well as the riders, with the chance to win their own Triumph Triple Trophy motorcycle.
“The global reputation of the Street Triple 765 RS has been cemented by the performance and reliability of its 765cc triple engine in Moto2, so this bike is now on the wish list for many racing fans. This exclusive custom-liveried edition will be one of a pair, with the winning Moto2 rider owning the other, making this a prize that money simply can’t buy.”
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer, MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports: “The Triumph Triple Trophy is a great way to connect with fans, making sure they feel even more part of the championship. Moto2 has been so exciting in recent seasons and we know 2025 is going to be no different. The fact the Triumph Triple Trophy rewards the things that make the racing so great – as well as those who might score the most or win – makes it something special for fans and riders.”
