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 thought of a Triumph hooner licking the ankles of Ducati and KTM offers me nice pleasure, there’s no probability of that taking place anytime quickly.
In the present day’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…when it comes to funds, that could be a entire totally different ball sport,” imparts Sargent.
“And it’s not likely simply concerning the funds to really go racing; it’s concerning 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 the moment, Triumph celebrates its place as the only real 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 received sufficient on its plate.
The place do you assume the Hinckley marque will likely be headed subsequent? Drop a remark under, tell us what you assume, and as at all times – keep protected on the twisties.
