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  • The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS was launched today at the 2019 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix.

  • It features many revisions and updates.

  • It is now lighter and more powerful.

The much-awaited 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS was launched today at the 2019 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix.

The 2017 models was the most fun motorcycle we’ve ever tested and we wondered even back then how could Triumph possible make it even better. So kudos to the Hinckley based manufacturer in finding ways to make an already great bike greater.

Some of the lessons learned in Moto2 as exclusive engine suppliers were applied to the 2020 ST RS. As we’ve published before, the Triumph Moto2 engines were derived from the standard engine from the 2017 ST RS. From there it was developed only very lightly by Extern Pro.

The results were staggering. Records fell one by one and a Triumph-engined Moto2 bike hit more than 300 km/h at Mugello earlier this year. It was the first a Moto2 bike ever to hit the triple-ton. Then another three bikes went more than 300 km/h at Philip Island, Australia.

Championship organiser and promoter Dorna had wanted a series with closer racing and Triumph’s Moto2 engine delivered the show. The 2019 Moto2 championship is still open with two races to go.

Highlights of the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS:
  • Revisions to the engine boost power by 9%, despite having 2 catalytic converters.
  • Power is up to 121 bhp and 77.3 Nm of torque, up from 116 bhp and 76 Nm.

  • Engine response tuned to provide fatter mid-range power and torque.
  • More responsive throttle.

  • Smoother powerband results from new exhaust cam.
  • High-precision machining of the crankshaft, clutch and counterbalancer.

  • Bi-directional quickshift for up and down shifts.
  • 41 mm fully-adjustable Showa forks and Öhlins rear mono shock retained.

  • Braking handled by the awesome Brembo monobloc calipers up front, with revised master cylinder.

  • New TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity for phone and multimedia functions.
  • TFT screen can also pair with and control GoPro action camera.

  • 5 riding modes are provided: Track, Sport, Road, Rain and rider customizable.
  • New bodywork (or lack of it) — everything unneeded was pared away.

  • New “eagle-eyed” LED headlamps with Daylight Running Lights (DRL).

  • New design rear seat.
  • The result of the revisions results in a bike that weights just 166 kg dry.
  • That’s the best power-to-weight ration in its category.

No price was given at the moment, as the bike will only be available from January 2020 onwards. But you can already view at Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia.

  • Triumph is already past midway in their first season of supplying engines to Moto2 teams.

  • The engines have held up well despite the abuse.

  • Since then we’ve seen records smashed and closer racing.

The story of Triumph in Moto2 has been a success so far after more than halfway into their inaugural season.

Triumph began supplying engines to Moto2 teams this year, taking over from Honda who powered the bikes for the last nine seasons. In a way, it’s Triumph’s first Grand Prix season since the brand’s start 121 years ago in 1898.

This year, we’ve seen multiple Moto2 records fall and racing is a lot closer (behind Alex Marquez, that is). Then news came of Nicolo Bulega going past 300 km/h during practice at the Italian Grand Prix.

Hitting that speed in the engine’s first season is an amazing feat all by itself.

The engines began as the 765cc three-cylinder from the new Street Triple, then prepared and maintained by ExternPro. ExternPro also prepared the Honda CBR600 inline-Four engines previously. The engine received some upgrades for racing, but the overall architecture and most parts are the same as the road bike’s.

Triumph Street Triple RS

A three-cylinder engine produces more low-end and midrange torque than an inline-Four of equal displacement. But the 765’s larger displacement already provides more grunt, anyway. That’s why we kept seeing riders catching back up after making a mistake.

 

The factory has since learned much from their Moto2 venture. For example, how the riders trash the powerplant. The engine has a 14,000 RPM limiter on upshifts, but there’s no limiter on the downshift side. That’s why they regularly saw revs exceeding 15,200 RPM during aggressive downshifts.

Moto2 start at Brno 2019 – Photo credit MotoGP.com

Steve Sargent, Triumph’s Chief Product Officer revealed that the riders who abuse the engines aren’t the top guys. Data from those leading the championship such as Alex Marquez and Thomas Luthi showed that they don’t overrev the engine and are much smoother in their operation.

On the other hand, the abusive riders assume they’re riding hard by downshifting even when the throttle was pinned fully open.

ExternPro receives all the data from the bikes and flags the offenders. The company then talks to the riders caught doing so. But habits die hard, so ExternPro imposed downshift RPM limiters beginning Brno, Czech Republic. Riders who continue to exceed the limiter will be fined.

The engines have held up amazing well, despite all the abuse.

Trevor Morris of ExternPro continued, “We’ve done 100 engine rebuilds and the gearboxes don’t even look like they’ve be run in. The Nikasil-coated cylinders look brand new when we strip each engine after 1500 km (every three rounds).”

1500 km are peanuts for roadbikes, but roadbike engines don’t reside in the redline all the time.

There was no mechanical breakdown so far, lending a solid testament to the engine’s steadfast reliability.

Triumph’s Moto2 project hopes to bring the experience into developing their future line-up of motorcycles. While it’s natural that racing begets sportbikes, the data obtained could serve to develop designs, components, parts, etc. that will provide more performance and reliability to owners.

Of course, many hoped that it will result in a new range of sportbikes, but the Hinckley-based manufacturer had stopped producing the Daytona for a number of years now, as the sportbike market had shrunk tremendously. On the other hand, the factory announced the 2020 Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition recently. The engine is still based on the Street Triple’s but will be upgraded for more performance.

It’ll be revealed at the British MotoGP round on 25th August. We can’t wait to see it!

Source: motorsportmagazine.com

Para penunggang Moto2 telah pun menguji enjin Moto2 Triumph 2019.
Para pasukan Moto2 kemudiannya akan membina kerangka motosikal untuk enjin ini.
Namun, berapa banyak kuasa kuda yang boleh dihasilkan oleh enjin perlumbaan ini?

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  • Moto2 riders have tested the 2019 Triumph Moto2 engines.

  • The Moto2 teams then build frames around the engine.

  • But how much horsepower does the race engine produce?

The Moto2 field has successfully tested their 2019 Triumph Moto2 engine powered bikes.

But which model was the engine was sourced from? Or more specifically, how much power it produces?

We have already touched on this subject, but a refresher is always good. That’s because Dorna has revised a couple of regulations since we published that article.

First and foremost, the Moto2 and Moto3 categories are considered “feeder classes” to MotoGP. That means the two classes are the breeding grounds for future MotoGP riders.

As such, a single spec-engine is supplied to all Moto2 teams. The teams such as KTM, MV Agusta, Kalex, NTS, Speed Up then develop and build their own frames and chassis around around the engine.

The previous sole engine supplier had been Honda. The powerplant was based on their CBR600RR road bike.

The operative word here is “road bike.” Dorna wanted Moto2 machines to be as close to road bikes as possible, hence the engines were drawn from bikes you and I could buy. Consequently, the engine also has its power output limited to a certain degree.

Triumph’s Moto2 engine is based on the Street Triple RS’s 765cc triple, launched in 2017. The street engine produces 121 bhp at 11,700 RPM and 77 Nm of torque at 10,800 RPM. There are 80 new parts in the new 765cc triple compared to the previous 675cc triple.

So, how much does power the race engine produce and what was done to it? Triumph has published an official press release.

Engine Testing and Development

Triumph has conducted a multi-phase testing programme to maximize the engine’s performance, durability and drivability. The programme included:

  • 2-year development program of factory-based dynamometer and multiple track locations for testing.
  • Completed more than 2,500 laps at race pace.
  • Application of high-performance engine coatings.
  • Development of key engine internals.

Among the changes to the engine are:

  • Modified cylinder head with revised inlet and exhaust ports to optimize gas flow.
  • Higher compression ratio (the pistons are standard).
  • Titanium valves and stiffer springs.
  • Revised cam timing for higher peak RPM.
  • High flow fuel injectors.
  • Low inertia racing alternator.
  • Revised 1stand 2ndgear ratios.
  • Revised engine covers to reduce width.
  • Revised sump to improve exhaust pipe routing.
  • The revisions yield 138 bhp.

By why not higher horsepower? Because more exotic parts need to be employed to raise the power higher. Additionally, the engine’s structure as well as other stock parts need to be developed. Doing so will raise the costs which needs to be absorbed by the teams. Dorna wants to encourage higher participation through lower costs.

ECU Development and Testing

All Moto2 bikes will employ the standard Magneti Marelli ECU provided by Dorna. The ECU was made in collaboration with Triumph. Dorna is forgoing the traction control feature for Moto2 in 2019, despite announcing otherwise earlier this year. Having traction control would require teams to employ dedicated data analysts which will drive costs up, in turn.

Chassis Development and Testing

Triumph supplied early development engines through Externpro to the teams to conduct tests. The tests were carried out by Moto2 riders.

Results from post-2018 season tests at Jerez

All riders commented that they were familiarizing themselves to the new bike, engine characteristics and ECU. The weather at Jerez was cold over the test period with only brief moments of sunshine and rained on the third day.

Still, the tests revealed that the new bikes were already on the same pace as the previous year’s. Indeed, all riders gave positive feedback at the end of the tests especially with regards to smooth power delivery and higher torque, compared to the previous engine.

They should be faster by the first official Moto2 tests starting 20thFebruary 2019 at Jerez.

  • Lebih banyak rahsia enjin tiga selari Moto2 765cc Triumph telah terbongkar.
  • Enjin jentera perlumbaan tersebut secara amnya adalah enjin standard.
  • Enjin baharu akan menjana jentera Moto2 bermula tahun 2019.

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  • More secrets of Triumph’s 765cc triple Moto2 engine has come to light.

  • The race engine is mostly stock.

  • The new engine will power Moto2 bikes from 2019.

In case you missed the news or have just arrived from another galaxy, you would pretty be much aware of Triumph supplying engines to the Moto2 class next year. The engine is the 765 triple based on the one powering the new Street Triple 765.

Before we proceed further, please allow us to share that the Street Triple 765 (especially the RS variant) is the most fun motorcycle we’ve ever tested, credit in part to that new engine.

Okay, we’ll leave it at that.

Triumph had revealed the third and completed engine at the British GP a couple of weeks ago. Fitted to modified Daytona chassis, the bike made a parade lap while members of the British media were given the opportunity to ride the bike. (Yes, we are green with envy; even The Hulk is less green.)

Every single journalist reported huge power in terms of acceleration and flexibility (availability of power anywhere in the rev range).

But what makes the engine tick? Surely you wonder.

Speaking to MCN, Steve Sargent, Triumph’s Chief Product Officer revealed, “We needed to get more power and torque and this was done by increasing the revs and reducing inertia. A standard 765 makes 123 bhp (in the Street Triple RS) and we’re pushing this to 135 bhp and about 80 Nm.”

Wait, only 135 bhp? You ask. Remember that Moto2 took over from 250cc two-strokers that produced on 80 to 90 bhp.

He continued, “A lot of this comes from the cylinder head. We’ve worked with the ports to increase gas flow and put in titanium valves and race valve spring to reduce flutter (valve float) at high RPM.”

What is “flutter” or “valve float”? It basically describes what happens when the valves do not follow the cam lobes effectively at high engine speeds. This is one reason why an engine’s maximum power is limited. MotoGP engineers, except for Ducati, combat this by using pneumatic valve springs.

“To reduce inertia, we did simple things like removing the starter motor and starter gears. It (the race engine) also has a race-kit alternator as the race bike has much less demand for electrical power and a lighter, fully-adjustable slipper clutch.”

“We’ve also changed the gearbox ratios. The first and second are both taller now and bring the rest of the ratios closer together.”

“Another new casting is the right-hand crankcase and clutch cover. The separate cover for the clutch allows teams easier access to the tuneable slipper clutch.”

Apart from those minor upgrades, the 765 Moto2 engine is surprisingly stock! The pistons, crankshaft, conrods, cams, main engine cases and air box are all the same as the standard bike’s!

The modifications bring the rev limit from 12,650 RPM to 14,000 RPM for more power and overrev in the corners. The 2019 Moto2 bikes will also receive a new Magneti Marelli ECU which features traction control for the first time in the championship. Besides TC, the ECU also allows for launch control and quickshifter with autoblipper.

“We’re running standard rods, standard cams, standard pistons and a standard crank. All of these parts are good enough for the higher sustained rpm and mean that the engine is affordable.

“The engines will be built and maintained by ExternPro, who built all the Honda Moto2 engines previously. We will shop them a kit of parts for each engine, they build it up, dyno test it and hand it to each team. Each (engine) will do three weekends of racing before it’s rebuilt.”Secrets of the Triumph 765cc Moto2 Engine Revealed

  • Triumph Motorcycles telah menyempurnakan rombakan akhir enjin Moto2 mereka dan akan memperagakannya sewaktu GP British pada hujung minggu ini.
  • Enjin inline-Four 765cc akan dibekalkan kepada pasukan Moto2 bermula musim 2019, menggantikan enjin inline-Four 600cc dari Honda.
  • Enjin Triumph tersebut dijangka akan menghasilkan kuasa kuda pada tahap pertengahan dan tinggi yang lebih.

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  • Triumph Motorcycles have completed the final revision of their Moto2 engine and will showcase it during the British GP.

  • The 765cc-triple engines will be supplied to Moto2 teams beginning 2019, replacing the 600cc inline-Four from Honda.

  • Triumph’s engine is expected to produce more midrange and peak horsepower.

Triumph Motorcycles will hold a parade lap during the British GP at Silverstone this weekend on a bike powered by their Moto2 engine. The event commemorates the completion of the Triumph engine which will be supplied to teams in the intermediate class beginning 2019.

The rider picked to ride the bike is two-time World Superbike Champion, James Toseland. He will ride the bike specially painted bike in the Union Jack theme.

The new engine has been warmly welcomed by Moto2 riders who have tested it as it has plenty of midrange grunt compared to the outgoing 600cc Honda inline-Four. It is also reputed to feature a quickshifter for both up- and downshifts, with an autoblipper. Additionally, an advanced Magneti Marelli ECU will be employed which bumped up the power output more than the current Moto2 engine, besides including traction control for the first time.

But do note that although it’s based on the Street Triple RS’s 765cc triple, only the engine will be supplied to Moto2 teams next year, instead of the entire bike which will perform the parade lap. This is because Triumph will not field their own Moto2 team. As per Moto2’s regulations, Triumph supplies the engines while teams such as Kalex, Speed Up, KTM, et al will produce their own frames to house the powerplant.

Triumph Motorcycles have also organized other activities such as a factory visit in Hinckley by Moto2 riders including Same Lowes, Danny Kent and Luca Marini, in addition to Moto3 rider John McPhee.

We hope this parade lap will be telecast “live” in Malaysia this weekend!

Source and pictures: MCN

  • Triumph is the exclusive engine supplier for the Moto2 class in 2019.

  • Moto2 teams are beginning to test the new engine.

  • The engine is based on the 765cc, inline-Triple based from the Street Triple RS.

Triumph Motorcycles is slated to supply the standard engine to Moto2 teams beginning next year (2019) as Honda’s current contract ends at the end of the 2018 season. Please click on the link below for our coverage.

Check out this 2019 Triumph-powered Kalex Moto2 bike!

As such, Moto2 teams have begun testing the engine this year in preparation for the new season. Do note that Moto2 teams consist of frame builders such as Kalex, Speed Up, NTS and KTM (including Suter and Moriwaki at one point) who build frames and chassis around the spec engine which was based on Honda’s CBR600RR from 2010.

Triumph Moto2 engine being tested about a Triumph Daytona – courtesy of Ultimate Motorcycling

With the advent of a new engine supplier, these teams would have to build frames and chassis to suit the new engine’s mounting points and power characteristics. This should mean close competition in the season ahead as the teams obtain new data on handling and tyre wear.

The latest rider to test the 765cc, inline-Triple based on the new Street Triple (please click here for our review) was Alex Marquez, multiple MotoGP champion Marc Marquez’s younger brother, on the EG 0,0 Marc VDS Kalex – Triumph.

Alex tested the new engine in the new Kalex at Motorland Aragon yesterday, following Julian Simon and Ricky Cardus’s tests aboard the KTM on the previous day. Jesko Raffin had also tested for Kalex, while Alex De Angelis tested the engine for NTS.

During testing at Valencia earlier this year, Jesko Raffin posted a time that was 1.3 seconds faster than the lap record set by 2016 Moto2 champion, Johann Zarco – using a standard 765cc triple engine from the Street Triple RS! Raffin commented that he encountered “zero problem” with the powerplant. Another rider had commented about the engine’s abundance of low-down and mid-range torque.

  • Motosikal Moto2 Kalex janaan Triumph 2019 ini tampak sudah bersedia untuk musim 2019.
  • Moto2 musim 2019 bakal menyaksikan penggunaan enjin tiga silinder 765cc serba baru keluaran Triumph.
  • Kalex telah pun mengambil langkah bagi menarik minat kebanyakan pelanggannya bagi menggunakan casis mereka untuk tahun 2019.

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This particular 2019 Triumph-powered Kalex Moto2 bike is looking ready for 2019.

The 2019 Moto2 season will see a brand new 765cc three-cylinder engine manufactured by Triumph being used.

Kalex is already a few steps ahead as they need to impress a lot of their customers using their chassis come 2019.

It looks like this particular 2019 Triumph-powered Kalex Moto2 bike is primed and almost ready for the upcoming 2019 season. As most of you may have heard, 2018 will be the last year that Moto2 will use the 600cc four-cylinder engine from Honda’s CBR600RR before they make the transfer to Triumph’s 765cc three-cylinder firepower. (more…)

  • Bagi tahun 2017, Triumph Motorcycles telah menjual lebih daripada 63,000 motosikal mereka melalui pengedar mereka di seluruh dunia.
  • Sebanyak 63,404 unit telah terjual yang mana ianya mendatangkan hasil jualan sebanyak £498.5 juta (RM2.7 Billion).
  • Triumph meraih keuntungan sebanyak £24.7 juta (RM134 juta), iaitu peningkatan sebanyak 48% dari peningkatan jualan sebanyak 22% di seluruh dunia.

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