Our favourite Brit-based model has been approached with queries of whether or not or not they’re contemplating entry into the premier class of MotoGP – and, a lot as the concept of a Triumph hooner licking the ankles of Ducati and KTM provides me nice pleasure, there’s no probability of that occuring anytime quickly.
At present’s what-ifs are sourced from Bike Sports activities, the place Steve Sargent, chief product officer at Triumph, has responded somewhat adeptly to a possible group within the premier class:
“I imply…by way of finances, that may be a entire completely different ball sport,” imparts Sargent.
“And it’s not likely simply in regards to the finances to truly go racing; it’s in regards to the quantity of R&D spend and the R&D effort that has to go in behind that.”
“So our focus in the mean time is on Moto2, Supersport, and going into Motocross and Enduro.”
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At present, Triumph celebrates its place as the only engine provider for Moto2; this, mixed with current information of entry into Supercross for 2024 and a toe or three into the Supersport World Championship, and Triumph’s bought sufficient on its plate.
The place do you suppose the Hinckley marque can be headed subsequent? Drop a remark beneath, tell us what you suppose, and as at all times – keep protected on the twisties.
