Triumph Unveils New Triple Trophy Prize Bikes and Announces Sustainable Fuel Testing Programme at Moto2 Opening Round

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  • Triumph unveils the Triumph Triple Trophy prize bike for 2026 at the opening round of Moto2™ in Thailand; the #001 Triumph Street Triple Moto2™ Edition with a bespoke yoke engraving.
  • Fans can vote for their favourite rider each round and enter a free prize draw to win their own #765 Triumph Street Triple Moto2™ Edition with a matching engraving.
  • In preparation for the 2027 season, Triumph will begin testing 100% non-fossil fuels in the Moto2TM engines, assessing performance and durability.

ATLANTA, GA – February 27, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – On the eve of the opening Grand Prix of the 2026 MotoGP™ season, Triumph Motorcycles and MotoGP have pulled the covers off two exclusive Limited Edition prize bikes – to be won in this year’s Triumph Triple Trophy competition.

The #001 Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2™ Edition model will be won by the rider who delivers the most stand-out performances in Moto2 this season – as voted for by the fans, and one lucky Triumph and Moto2™ fan will win the #765 model in a free prize draw for the 2026 season. With only 1000 motorcycles being produced worldwide, the Moto2™ Edition features carbon fibre components and these two bikes will feature an individually numbered and personalised billet-machined top yoke, making this prize even more exclusive.

In the official press conference at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, Triumph’s Chief Product Officer Steve Sargent also revealed further plans for the testing of sustainable fuels, in preparation for the 2027 Moto2TM season when the regulations require 100% non-fossil fuels. After successful durability testing of 40% non-fossil fuels last year, the majority of engine mapping and optimisation work has been completed to get the next phase of engine testing underway. This year will see Triumph and Moto2TM test samples of 100% non-fossil fuels for performance and durability.

Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer, Triumph Motorcycles said: “Powering the Moto2™ World Championship over the past seven years has been a journey. From the first race in Qatar in 2019, we haven’t stopped working to develop the Moto2™ project. Together, we have completed 1,781,698 kms in the Moto2™ World Championship and all that mileage helps us to develop and introduce updates to further benefit on-track performance. Alongside improving performance, we are also committed to supporting the development of a sustainable future for motorcycling and motorcycle sport. So, as the championship moves toward 100% non-fossil fuels, we will be using samples of 100% non-fossil fuels to test for performance and durability during this season.

“The Triumph Triple Trophy competition is also proving to be increasingly popular with fans and riders. With a record number of votes last year and thousands of fans entering the competition from around the world, we wanted to create a Triumph Triple Trophy prize bike that was another step closer to the Moto2™ World Championship machine. That’s why we’re giving riders and fans the chance to win a highly exclusive Moto2TM Limited Edition Street Triple 765. Customised with specially engraved yokes, the riders will be fighting on the track for the #001 motorcycle, while the fans will be entering for their chance to take home the #765 model.”

Alfonso Cartujo, MotoGP Sporting Director: “The Triumph Triple Trophy is a great way to connect with fans around the world and it makes sure they feel part of the competition. Moto2™ continues to deliver exciting action and we know that 2026 will be no different. It was amazing to see so many fans engage with the 2025 season, and congratulations to Mr. Ma from China who took home their own Triumph Triple Trophy bike. This year, it’s exciting to see these Moto2™ Edition models selected as the grand prize which makes the 2026 Triumph Triple Trophy even more special for the riders and fans to be involved in.”

RECOGNISING STANDOUT PERFORMANCES SINCE 2020
Running alongside the Moto2™ World Championship, the Triumph Triple Trophy has celebrated standout performances since 2020, recognising that there are more success stories during a GP weekend than simply the race win. The inaugural Triumph Triple Trophy was won by Marco Bezzecchi (2020), with Raul Fernandez (2021), Jeremy Alcoba (2022), Pedro Acosta (2023), Ai Ogura (2024) and Diogo Moreira (2025) adding their names to the winners list.

Moreira, who was also crowned the Moto2™ World Champion, racked up the most fan votes during the 2025 season, being declared the Triumph Triple Trophy victor after he was awarded the most votes in the penultimate round of the season in Portimão before picking up his Street Triple 765 RS a week later in Valencia.

FINDING THE TRIUMPH TRIPLE TROPHY WINNER
On the Sunday of each Grand Prix weekend, three Moto2™ riders will be shortlisted by a judging panel comprising members of MotoGP and Triumph for their standout performances on track. Fans will then be able to vote for their winning rider via the official 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 follows:

  • 7 points for the rider with the most fan votes
  • 6 points for the rider with the second most fan votes
  • 5 points for the rider with the third most fan votes

Once the votes have been cast, the final order of those three riders will be decided, and the leaderboard will be updated following each round.

For the second year running, fans can also register to win their own Triumph Triple Trophy motorcycle, in a free prize draw via the Triumph Motorcycles website. A simple entry form is all it takes for the chance to win, which last year was presented to a lucky fan in China.

The 2026 Triumph Triple Trophy gets underway on Sunday 1 March, following the season opener at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, when the competition goes live and fans have the chance to vote and enter for the first time this season.

TWO WINNERS, TWO PERSONALISED MOTORCYCLES
The two winners will each receive a highly exclusive Street Triple Moto2TM Edition, featuring the 765cc triple engine that can be seen on the Moto2TM track. The #001 motorcycle is destined for a lucky Moto2TM rider, while #765 will be handed over to a fan at the end of the season.

This circuit-bred model introduces premium race-inspired details, including carbon fibre side panels, front mudguard, belly pan, and silencer end cap for a lightweight, high-tech finish. It features a bold Moto2™ – embossed seat with a dimpled pattern for enhanced grip, a clear-lens rear light, and a laser-etched Moto2™ logo on the silencer. The striking Mineral Grey and Crystal White colour scheme is complemented by a vibrant Triumph Performance Yellow rear subframe and matching rear wheel stripe, creating a distinctive, race-bred look.

Each bike is individually numbered on a billet-machined top yoke, which also carries Moto2™ branding, positioned alongside a TFT display featuring a Moto2™ branded start-up screen. This will be enhanced with a personalised engraving and Triumph Triple Trophy branding, reinforcing its unique, limited-edition status and collector appeal.

Follow to vote for your favourite rider and enter the free prize draw for a chance to win the Triumph Triple Trophy 2026 motorcycle.

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For further information contact:

Global PR & Events Manager, Lisa Jones at [email protected]

 NOTES TO EDITORS

ABOUT TRIUMPH

  • First established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles celebrated 120 years of motorcycle manufacture in 2022. For more than three decades, Triumph Motorcycles has been based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and has produced iconic bikes that perfectly blend authentic design, character, charisma, and performance.

A GLOBAL BRITISH SUCCESS STORY

  • Record global sales of 141,683 motorcycles were delivered in Triumph’s latest Financial Year (FY25: July 2024-June 2025), through a network of 950 dealers in 68 countries, confirming Triumph Motorcycles’ position as the largest British motorcycle manufacturer.
  • Triumph currently employs around 3,000 personnel worldwide and has subsidiary operations in the UK, North America, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, Sweden (Scandinavia), Benelux, Brazil, China, and Thailand as well as a network of independent distributors. Triumph has manufacturing facilities in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and Thailand plus CKD facilities in Brazil and India. 

A WORLD-CLASS RANGE

  • With a laser-sharp focus on what riders across the world are looking for, a passion to deliver the perfect ride for every customer, and attention to detail that delivers the highest quality motorcycles, Triumph offers a growing range of category-leading motorcycles spanning Modern Classics, Roadsters and Adventure bikes. From the accessible Speed 400cc TR series to the Rocket 3 with its powerful 2500cc engine, every model exemplifies Triumph’s iconic style, quality and performance.
  • Delivering a fun, agile and confidence-inspiring ride for riders of all ages and experience levels, the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X launched in 2023 with a brand-new single engine platform (TR Series), representing incredible value for money and bringing Triumph to a whole new generation of riders. The range has now expanded to include the Scrambler 400 XC.
  • The Modern Classics feature Triumph’s legendary Bonneville twin engine. Famously named to celebrate Triumph’s 1956 land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, the Bonneville was the original British superbike and a race-winner straight out of the crate, chosen by famous motorcyclists of the past for its handling, style, and character. Now, the Bonneville family has evolved, with rider-focused technology and cool custom style. The range includes the Bonneville Bobber, Bonneville Speedmaster, Speed Twin 900, Speed Twin 1200, Scrambler 900, Scrambler 1200 and the iconic Bonneville T120 and T100.
  • The Roadsters start with the agile and popular Trident 660 and sporty Daytona 660 then the Street Triple 765, and finally the Speed Triple 1200 RS and RX. For adventure riders, Triumph has a complete line-up of epic Tigers, starting with the Tiger Sport 660 and Tiger Sport 800, moving up to the Tiger 900 range, and finally to the Tiger 1200 range.
  • Triumph’s debut in the competitive off-road arena has delivered outstanding results, with race wins and podium finishes for the TF 250-X, TF 450-RC, TF 250-E, and TF 450-E, which have all delivered at the highest level on some of the off-road world’s most competitive stages. 2025 also saw the addition of a TF 450-X and two new cross-country models, the TF 250-C and TF 450-C.
  • In October 2025, Triumph Motorcycles launched its first electric youth motorcycles; the new Triumph TXP range, powered by OSET. This collaboration with the OSET team, who joined the Triumph family in 2022, has resulted in four new models with scalable electric performance, premium design, and built-in safety features for children as young as three. Each bike is engineered from the ground up with age-specific frames, geometry, controls, and components, optimised for the rider’s size and experience. 

TRIUMPH RACING

  • Triumph has a glorious racing history, competing in and winning races in almost every class and field of motorcycle sporting achievement, from winning the second ever Isle of Man TT in 1908, to the thrilling last-lap victory at the legendary Daytona 200 by Brandon Paasch on the Street Triple 765 in 2022.
  • Triumph’s racing legend continues as the exclusive engine supplier to the FIM Moto2™ World Championship since the start of the 2019 season. Triumph Motorcycles provides all the teams with race-tuned 765cc triples, each of which is based on the class-leading Street Triple RS powerplant. Redefining the class, Triumph broke record after record in the inaugural year, including the first ever +300km/h Moto2™ top speed. Reflecting these great successes, the wonderful feedback, and partnerships that Triumph have had with the riders and their teams, and the incredible response from Triumph fans across the world, Triumph and Dorna, decided to extend the relationship in 2021 and again in 2023, signing a new contract for another five years of racing: 2025 – 2029.
  • Triumph is working with PTR Triumph Factory Racing to participate in the 2025 World Supersport Championship. Tom Booth-Amos and Oli Bayliss are racing on the Street Triple 765. Macadam Triumph Factory Racing continues with British Supersport riders Luke Stapleford (2024 vice-champion) and Max Wadsworth. In the National Sportbike Championship, the team has a four-rider lineup on the Daytona 660; Brodie Gawith, Jayden Martin, Katie Hand and Lewis Smart, along with PHR Triumph’s Harrison Dessoy.
  • In 2023, Triumph announced its intention to compete in the 2024 MXGP/MX2 and SuperMotocross World Championships, and after a successful first season, is racing with a four-rider team for 2025. Jalek Swoll, Austin Forkner, Jordon Smith, and Mikkel Haarup are racing for the British manufacturer, competing on both coasts of Supercross and the full Pro Motocross series with the TF 250-X. Triumph earned its first Main Event win in Supercross in February 2025, and has enjoyed podium finishes in the Pro Motocross series in ’24 and ‘25. In the FIM MX2 World Championship Camden McLellan is competing for a second year aboard Triumph machinery, alongside Guillem Farres with podium results from ’24 and ’25, as well as a first moto win in April 2025.
  • In September 2024 Triumph revealed Motorsport legend and former world champion Paul Edmondson has officially been appointed Team Manager of Triumph Factory Racing’s enduro programme, which will see the brand represented at the highest levels of enduro competition worldwide. In 2025, Jonny Walker took 2nd place overall in the SuperEnduro World Championship on his TF 250 and finished the 2025 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo on a near-standard TF 250-E four-stroke. Racing for Triumph in EnduroGP aboard the TF 250-E, is the experienced duo of Jamie McCanney and Mikael Persson. Triumph competed at its first International Six Days Enduro in August with the TF 250-E contributing to Italy’s World Team Trophy victory and Team Sweden’s first podium in decades, as well as impressive top five individual finishes overall.
  • Rounding up an incredible inaugural national season of racing, Triumph machinery won the ACU British MX2 Motocross Championship, as well as the ACU British Enduro ACU Championship and British Sprint Championship. Triumph also won the National E1 Enduro Championship in Italy, and finished runner-up in the ADAC MX Masters MX1 series in Germany and the SVEMO National Motocross Championship in Sweden.
  • Triumph and Jonny Walker won the AMA EnduroCross Championship in November 2025, marking the first indoor enduro series victory for the TF 450-E.

Source: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd

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