Triumph Triple Challenge organisers T3 Racing have called an end to the series after seven years and will now focus their efforts on a new Moto2 project in collaboration with Metisse.
The M2-11 will incorporate all of the adjustability of a prototype Moto2 tubular chassis and weigh in at an incredibly low 145kg. The motor will produce in excess of 130bhp at the rear wheel using little more than a Superstock based engine, this incredibly cost effective package results in very low maintenance and will be surprisingly cost-effective compared even to some current productions classes.
The project will also see the Kent based company design a fully loaded road legal version; The M7-11. With a ‘stroked’ 700cc + engine and a revised firing order giving massive mid-range torque and top end speed, this machine is aimed at road and track day riders who want the ultimate sports bike!
Both versions will use common components which have been designed in a joint collaboration between Mark Taylor, who has recently moved to Mettisse following a successful role as Chief Designer at FTR and T3 Racing who built the acclaimed Ace Cafe Thruxton 904S.
"It was a difficult decision to end the TTC but we’ve been running it now for seven years and it was time to move on. We have thoroughly enjoyed looking after the 200 plus riders that have used this series to experience very competitive racing at British Championships on a manageable budget, and we hope the Moto 2 project will provide a similar opportunity for riders in the future,” said T3 boss Tony Scott.
“Such was the success of the 904S Thruxton special, we wanted to create a new bespoke bike. Our racing experiences over the last three years as a team has lead us to invest in something that could enrich both young talent and the sport.
“Of course this machine is a risk as technically it has nowhere to race yet but we are in close consultation with an established race series promoter and organiser who is equally interested the potential of the project and in the fullness of time we hope will grant the M2-11 a platform to race on.”
