Fuel of the Future? (And it’s not electric)

Race-ready ethanol fuels could be coming to the road

British firm Triumph has announced that it’s looking at ways to run its Grand Prix race engines on more sustainable fuels.

Following the news that MotoGP bosses plan to run ethanol-rich E40 fuel in Moto2 by 2024, Triumph has set up a dedicated testing programme for environmentally friendly petrol.

It’s a big step towards a greener future from the Hinckley-based factory – but a necessary one, too, considering that Dorna has plans to reduce CO2 emissions in Moto2 racing even further, and is aiming to introduce an E100 blend by 2027. Now Triumph has the unenviable task of ensuring its Street Triple-derived 765cc triple motor can work just as well with ethanol-rich fuels.

But it sounds like that’s just the start, and it might not be too long before we can all get our hands on bikes powered by these cleaner, greener fuels.

Speaking about the news, Steve Sargent, Triumph’s Chief Product Officer, said: “Ultimately, our aim is always to take all the learnings we gain from racing to make our road bikes even better, which of course encompasses not just performance but also their impact on the environment. I can tell you that everybody here at Triumph is very excited to be involved in such significant developments at such a pivotal moment in motorcycle history.”

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