The Torrens Trophy is awarded to an individual or organisation for demonstrating "Outstanding Contribution to the Cause or Technical Excellence of Safe and Skilful Motorcycling in the UK".
[8] It has been awarded to two organisations in its history,[8] the Transport and Road Laboratory in 1980 for promoting safer motorcycle braking systems[9] and the German automotive marque BMW nine years later for the development of its anti-lock braking system for its production motorcycles.
[10] Emma Bristow was the first woman motor cyclist to be awarded the accolade when she was named the 2020 recipient.
[8] As of 2022[update], the accolade has been won seventeen times: Superbike riders have won it four times, with road motorbike racers recognised twice, and Grand Prix motorcycle riders and motorcycle speedway competitors honoured once.
[8] The 2023 winner is Moto2 World Championship control three-cylinder engine supplier Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.[2]