Table of contents for 4 June 2025 in MCN

‘Ducati had faith in me to go and have a go’ MICHAEL DUNLOP, P68 SPORT 30 wins, 30 years After missing out on the top step of the Superbike race by just 1.296 seconds, Michael Dunlop came out fighting in the Supersport TT, clawing back a hefty early lead that Dean Harrison had built on the opening lap. Not only did the Northern Irish legend bag his 30th TT victory which extends his record-breaking win record even further, but it also meant that Dunlop now has 14 Supersport wins to his name. All of this was achieved while jumping onboard a completely different machine and brand for his 2025 campaign in the middleweight class, which in turn, secured Ducati’s first TT win in 30 years! BIG TEST Sportsbike evolution Bridging…

Casualty star and biking enthusiast Charles Dales is halfway through his mission of visiting 100 biker cafés in 30 days, all in the name of charity. Dale is supporting Headway and Brain Tumour Research on his voyage across England and Wales. MCN caught up with him on day 10 of his odyssey, having visited 37 of his targeted century of cafés, to discover the inspiration behind the ride. “About eight months ago, one of my oldest and best mates, Shaun Griffiths, slipped on the stairs and got a catastrophic brain injury. Ten days later he passed away,” Dale said. “I didn’t know quite what to do with myself, so I had a chat with his family and said I’d like to do something. But what? I’m not jogging anywhere, I’m…

Buell are returning to the UK market, signing a partnership with Devon-based Rainbow Moto & Re-Charge Café. Based in Ashburton, on the edge of Dartmoor, the multi-franchise venue will first take delivery of the Hammerhead 1190 superbike and 1190SX super-naked models – with the initial shipment expected to arrive this week. “We’re excited to bring Buell back to the UK market,” Buell CEO, Bill Melvin said. “This represents a significant milestone, and I appreciate the dedication of our team and Buell MotorBike UK in making this possible.” ‘We’re excited to bring Buell back to the UK’ Both models arriving to the UK market are powered by the Michigan operation’s 1190cc V-twin engine, and produce a claimed 182.5bhp at 10,600rpm. They mark the brand’s return to our shores after almost 15…

‘Make your voice heard’ It’s time to take action. There’s just one month left to sign the petition calling on Government officials to protect motorcyclists from unsafe clothing imports. The petition closes on July 6, and we need your help. So far, we’re 5000 signatures down, with 5000 to go to force ministers to respond. Can it hit the target? That’s up to us, the biking public. But even if it falls short, it won’t be a failure. Why? Because this petition is part of a bigger, long-term push to improve rider safety – one that will continue after July, with or without an official response. Two other active petitions also deserve your attention: one, backed by the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), calls for national bus lane access for motorcyclists…

‘Scooting for an odd adventure’ When I rode on last week’s maxi-scooters test for MCN, one of the bikes included was Honda’s ‘adventure scooter’ X-ADV. I know what you are thinking – ‘what a pointless bike’ – and I’d always thought the same thing, but I really warmed to it over the few days. And I’m not alone. The X-ADV has been a massive success for Honda and in 2023 was the firm’s second best-selling bike in Europe. Since 2017 it has shifted a staggering 76,000 units across the continent. What’s its secret? I think it is the fact that it doesn’t look or feel like a scooter, allowing those who secretly want the convenience of one of these bikes but don’t fancy the stigma attached. Well, that’s why it…

Q ‘The tractor just pulled out’ I was out on my Ninja on a country road riding at about 50 to 60mph when a tractor with a trailer exited a road to my left just after a gentle bend. It continued into the road. I assumed the driver would see me and realised I could not brake in time so I attempted to go around the front of it. The gap was closing and I collided with it. The police officer investigating the accident has placed blame on me, seemingly ignoring that the tractor pulled out into my path. I don’t think I was to blame as I was not exceeding the speed limit. Am I likely to succeed with a claim against the driver? I had multiple injuries and…

The Jersey International Motoring Festival on June 5-8 is the largest motoring event in the Channel Islands, run through the Classic and Vintage Motor Racing Club of Jersey. I have been invited to ride an HRC-kitted Honda NSR250, plus a Suzuka 8-Hours HRC RVF750 Lucky Strike, together with Leon Haslam, who will be reunited with his 2007 Airways Ducati 999R BSB machine. John Hackett will be there on his Ducati 888 Corse and G50 Seeley Matchless. Tom Booth Amos will be riding an Aoki Honda NSR250 and various Triumphs provided by Nigel Mansell, who has just been appointed as the Island’s official Ducati and MV dealer. There will also be static displays of Honda MotoGP/WSBK superbikes, provided by Mick Loughlin and “Big Col” of ‘Rev it Red’ fame. It’s going…

Refuel Café The café located inside the Silverstone Museum is a great way to grab a bite, perhaps see some action on track and learn the history of the circuit. Silverstone, NN12 8TN www.silverstonemuseum.co.uk/refuel-cafe Chequered Flag Café Located at Darley Moor, the café is open for weekends and bank holidays (as well as other odd days too). Ashbourne DE6 2ET darleymoorcentre.co.uk/chequered-flag-cafe Sunbeam Café Brooklands Museum is like a step back in time with its links to the historic banked track, and the café inside offers brekky, lunch, snacks and more. Brooklands Drive, Weybridge KT13 0SL brooklandsmuseum.com…

‘Big bang for your buck’ Whichever way you look at it, the T1002VX is a lot of bike for the money. Even when you add the set of aluminium luggage at £499, it’ll still only set you back £8698 with all the bells and whistles included that’ll leave you wanting for nothing – unless you’re expecting the full-throated thrill associated with a big V-twin. Yes, it’s playful enough for fun on the twisty stuff (just), and feels like it will eat motorways, but try to crack on and it runs out of oomph. Running costs are worth bearing in mind too, as Morbidelli stipulate a 3000-mile service interval while only offering a two-year warranty. If you’ve got aspirations for touring, I’d be seeking out a dealer with a loyalty scheme…

What are my options? There are only two ‘traditional’ supersport bikes for sale in the UK – the £10,999 Honda CBR600RR and the £10,775 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (which is 636cc). Yamaha’s R6 Race costs £13,000 but is track-only. When it comes to spec, the Honda is the closest to the Panigale and R9 as it has an angle-responsive element to its electronics, which the Ninja lacks. On the road you are instantly reminded just why the supersport class has fallen out of favour when you ride the CBR. The inline-four might make a genuine 108bhp, which is comparable with the R9 (107.8bhp) and Panigale (109.8bhp), but its hunger for revs lets the side down. With only 43.9lb.ft to play with (the R9 has 65.1lb.ft, the Panigale 66.1lb.ft), you have to…

MCN’s website has expert opinion and buying advice on hundreds of used bikes, regularly updated and packed with insight. Here are three of the latest – visit motorcyclenews.com for dozens more. 2017-CURRENT Triumph Bonneville T100 Owners’ rating Owners rate it very highly but a few grumble about its lack of centrestand, something the original 1960s bike came with as standard but costs £225 extra on the modern model! 2016-2021 Yamaha XSR900 Owners’ rating Owners seem more than happy with Yamaha’s retro. The engine scores a perfect 5/5 and the only weak point seems to be the ride quality at just 4.4/5. It looks great in the ‘Kenny Rep’ colours. 2017-2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Special Owners’ rating The Special adds some extra bling to the V7’s base. A mixed bunch of…

If you’re wondering how not to look after your scooter, take note. Mark Stanford, owner of Mark1 Motorcycles in Edinburgh, has seen his fair share of rubber-related shockers, but the state of this Honda Silver Wing’s rear tyre still took him by surprise. “The chap had ridden it on a flat tyre and the rim had cut through the metal carcass of the tyre,” Stanford explained. “So, all that was holding the tyre together was just the rubber itself.” To make matters worse, the rider didn’t slow down - he actually sped up after realising he had a flat. “When he’d noticed it had almost no air in the tyre, he’d sped up to get home quick,” says Stanford. By the time he reached the workshop, the damage was done.…

Breaks down the gossip from within the WSBK paddock A truly compelling situation is emerging throughout the grid in World Superbikes as the paddock holds its breath in the seemingly interminable wait over whether Toprak Razgatlioglu is heading to MotoGP – and when. Even now, into the month of June, nothing is set in stone. MCN understands that Toprak’s Honda offer is no longer on the table; this could have seen the Turk racing for HRC in WSBK next season before switching to MotoGP with the Japanese marque for when Pirelli tyres debut in 2027. Whether Kenan Sofuoglu, the canny manager of Toprak, ever seriously considered this route or it was just a tactic to increase the money elsewhere, perhaps only he knows. Yamaha calling? So, what are the other…

Well it was good to get the Superbike race under my belt and I needed it because practice week has been tough. I’ve been racing here since 1996 and I wasn’t feeling it, with all the damp patches and I’ll hold my hand up… I was feeling a bit scared. But in the race the conditions were good and I felt proud to go off at number one on the Honda, even though I was a sitting duck with the other guys catching me up. The team said there was no pressure, but you’re on a factory Honda with the number one plate… so there is. But look I did my best. I made a bit of a lazy start then had a good pitstop and it’s never over until…

Manxman Nathan Harrison stormed to his best TT result of his career to put in a truly accomplished four-lap performance and secure fourth place. Running his own team with support from Honda Racing after being part of the factory team earlier in his career, Harrison broke into to the 130s during practice before going even faster in the race with two 131mph laps. Incredibly, he took one of those from a standing-start after taking advice from his father. “My dad normally tells me to take it easy but this time he told me ‘to go like f***!’ So I did. I wasn’t feeling good before the race and my stomach was like a washing machine. I think it was because I’d had a good practice week I felt the pressure…

Our insurance partners at MCN Compare have ramped up their competition to win a Suzuki GSX-8R sportsbike, with a Furygan jacket and trousers added to the prize pot. Now, not only will the winner go home with a brand-new motorcycle worth £8999, but they will also receive a Furygan Speed Mesh Evo 3 leather jacket, and D12 X Kevlar straight-cut riding jeans – both offering AA-rated protection. To enter the competition, all you need to do is get a bike insurance quote with MCN Compare and tick the competition entry box when you do so. Entries will be taken until 11.59pm on Tuesday, July 15. As a prize, the Suzuki is hard to beat. The GSX-8R is a firm favourite at MCN and romped off with our 2024 Sportsbike of…

Send your first bike pics to: yourpics@motorcyclenews.com THE WORLD’S WARMEST BASELAYER® www.zerofit.co.uk Not my first bike but my first sit on a bike – my dad’s CD175 the day he got it. Richard Birchenall Just over 50 years later here I am at the exact same spot on my Honda CB500F. Richard Birchenall 1968, aged 16 and my Vespa. Bought in bits for £6, assembled in the garden and on the road the same day! John Thompson My first bike in 1984, Suzuki AP50 PTH 732R… funny how those old reg numbers stick in your mind. Antony Wood I’ve only been a biker for six months and here is my first bike at the ripe old age of 56. Absolutely love it. Gary Waller My first big bike was a…

THE DETAILS ● Summer hours: 7 days 9am-5pm (9am-4pm in winter) ● www.goodwood.com ● Chichester PO18 0PH When you think of Goodwood, most will picture star-studded events such as the Festival of Speed – but there’s more to the West Sussex venue than that. The Aerodrome Café, for example, is open all year round and welcomes everyone, especially motorcyclists. Overlooking the airfield, on a nice sunny day you’ve got the distraction of planes taking off and landing, but no matter what the weather is up to, you’ve got a classy menu to choose from. “We use a lot of farm produce here,” says Catering Manager Alex Handson. “It’s from our Goodwood Home Farm, which is just around the corner. They’ve got a little shop that’s really nice and not many…

June 7 Rufforth Autojumble The sun is out – what better time to go hunting round an autojumble? If you’re in need of a part (or a clear out) then Rufforth Autojumble is back this weekend for just £2 admission. Head down to Rufforth Park in York (YO23 3QH) and get buying from 8am. www.rufforthautojumble.com June 7 Masters of Motoring Castle Combe (SN14 7EY) is playing host to the Masters of Motoring this Saturday. Expect some high-end supercars and some bikes too. Plus, on Sunday, the event moves over to Bowood House and Gardens (SN11 0LZ) for the Sunday concours VIP event. greatbritishmotorshows.com June 7-8 Sportsman Nationals The National Drag Racing Championships are taking place at Santa Pod (NN29 7XA) this weekend. With numerous car and motorcycle classes, including nostalgia…

‘R9 really delivers’ Ducati will always claim that their bikes can command a premium because of their exclusivity and residuals, but when you look at the numbers, the Panigale V2 S simply doesn’t do enough to justify the £5472 it will cost you like-for-like over the R9. Yes, it has flashy Öhlins suspension, but that’s about its only real selling point and in many areas, the spec of the Yamaha actually trumps that of the Ducati. That said, if you want a Ducati sportsbike, the stock Panigale V2 (£15,171) model is almost close enough in price (especially on PCP) to make it justifiable. But if sporty riding is your thing, the Yamaha is your best bet. While the Ducati’s engine has a lovely relaxed feel and its riding position is…

The 2003 Ducati 999s used in this week’s How To has only done 2600 miles since new and is in fantastic condition. As you’d expect from such a low-mileage bike, it’s a bit of a garage queen, residing under a soft, red cover, and is only used about a dozen times a year. However, the last time it was ridden it started to malfunction, bogging down and cutting out when the throttle was fully opened. Shining a torch inside the fuel filler cap, a quick inspection inside the fuel tank revealed plenty of petrol, but unfortunately there were also specks of rust and debris floating around – a side-effect of being left for long periods with a half-filled tank… there’s a lesson here… The obvious solution is to change the…

Previews the battle of the brothers on home soil MotorLand Aragon is the next destination for the MotoGP paddock after a sensational weekend of action last time out at Silverstone. The 2025 season now has five different GP race winners – the same as the entire 2024 season – and things are hotting up thanks to the resurgence of Yamaha and Honda, Aprilia’s surprise win, and the Marquez brothers’ title fight. So, here’s what to watch out for this weekend. A stroll in the park The stats don’t lie. Marc Marquez’s rivals are likely in for a tough time of things this weekend. No one has won more races at Aragon. No one has more poles at Aragon. There are 10 left corners at Aragon. Marquez did the double on…

What the hell just happened? You may well wonder, after the news Jorge Martin has ditched his factory ride with Aprilia… having hardly even ridden the thing. Especially days after teammate Bezzecchi proved the RS-GP capable of winning a dry race. A blind-sider, even though there’d been some warning from the Spaniard – murmurs that he intended to exercise a get-out clause, understood to refer to a top-five position in the championship after six races. Much depends on the contract wording. Prior to the British GP Aprilia addressed the rumours firmly: the contract with Martin was valid “until its expiration (end of 2026)”. Aprilia furthermore “expects other teams to refrain from making any kind of offer to riders who are under contract”. Jorge’s social media statement the following week flew…

Royal Enfield have added three stops to their ongoing 2025 Demo Day tour, giving more riders the chance to test the latest bikes in their line-up. New events will take place at Revolutions in Perth on July 19, Eddy’s Moto in Tadcaster on July 26, and Crewe Motorcycle Centre on August 9. Attendees can sample models including the Bear 650 and Classic 650, with test rides running from 9am to 4pm. Zero back Bike Trac Zero Motorcycles have announced a partnership with two-wheeled security experts BikeTrac, endorsing their tracking system for fitment across the UK model range. The GPS unit, approved by Thatcham, has been used to recover over £16 million worth of bikes since its 2009 launch, and allows owners to monitor location, voltage and movement via an app.…

SAVE £3549 £14,450 KTM 1390 Super Duke R KTM’s bonkers 1390 Super Duke R combines superbike power with bags of supermoto attitude. It’s equally at home on the rear wheel as it is rubbing shoulders with fully faired machines on track. Despite the serious performance, however, the big orange V-twin is surprisingly unintimidating to ride and totally refined, too. motorcycles.juddracing.com SAVE £2500 £9699 KTM EXC-F 500 KTM’s half-litre enduro is obviously mega fast, but it’s also highly adaptable and able to turn its hand to everything from adventure riding to racing. motorcycles.juddracing.com ● Engine 511cc ● Power 63bhp ● Weight 108kg ● Seat height 963mm SAVE £1300 £10,620 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid The World Raid builds on the already impressive Ténéré 700 platform, endowing it with a continent-munching 23-litre…

● TT action kicks off ● Joey Dunlop on lap record pace ● Sheene sues Silverstone ● £6535 Hesketh In MCN this week in 1983, we had to give the issue extra pages in order to cram in the sensational stories coming from the Island. One of which was the news that Joey Dunlop had taken 8.2s off the Formula 1 lap record, setting an average speed of 114.03mph and finishing half a minute quicker than Graeme Crosby’s race record. During the two-hour stint, Dunlop had a pre-planned pitstop to change his rear slick and beat Suzuki rival Mick Grant by 53 seconds, eventually coming out first on his 850cc V4 Honda. After the race, Dunlop said: “That was the hardest race of my life. Much harder than any other…

Yamaha’s £4801 Tricity 125 has been treated to a tech overhaul for 2025, gaining a new dash, tweaked bodywork, and a Euro5+ compliant motor. Up front, the three-wheeler gains a new 4.2in TFT with Bluetooth, allowing owners to access turn-by-turn nav, control music, check the weather, and view call/text alerts via Yamaha’s MyRide app. The 125cc Blue Core has been updated to meet Euro5+ standards while retaining its fuel-saving stop-start system.…

Pyramid Waterproof 35-litre backpack £49.99 This waterproof backpack from accessory specialists Pyramid is meant to be versatile and feature-full, with plenty of possibilities for its £50 RRP. Constructed from heat-resistant and easy-clean 500D PVC, it features an air-release valve so you can compress the load. pyramidmoto.co.uk Eleveit Skyline Air WP £149.99 Marketed as an all-in-one casual summer riding boot, the Skyline Air WP from footwear specialists Eleveit is designed with high breathability and waterproofing in mind, without compromising walking comfort for the sake of protection. The closure is laces, plus zip. Prices start at £150. eleveit.it Richa Monaco £199.99 Richa’s Monaco jacket is built to provide ample airflow, for anyone riding in temperatures akin to its namesake. CE A-rated with D3O protectors at the shoulders and elbows, it comes with…

mcn.letters@motorcyclenews.com motorcyclenews motorcyclenews MCNnews Big up the double-D I have been riding since 1981 and have always used helmets with a double D-ring strap but I’ve noticed over the years that some helmets come with a ratchet and have never really understood why. The double-D is easy to fit, tightens just right and takes up less room. The ratchet is easy to use but does not tighten just right and takes up more space. Racers have to wear the double-D, so the design must be safer. I’ve heard it said that you can fasten a ratchet with your gloves on, but why? If I take my helmet off it’s for a reason and that usually involves me taking my gloves off anyway. Phil Acton, Suffolk Continuing our partnership with Zerofit…

Now you know how the V&M Blackbird came about, it’s time to tell you about how we achieved 200mph. Before I begin, I’d like to dedicate this column to three amazing characters who are no longer with us, but without whom, this feat would have never been possible. Steve Mellor, the ‘M’ in V&M, ‘BIG’ John Robinson, Technical Editor of Performance Bikes, and last but definitely not least, Ronnie Smith, journalist, racer and very fast rider. RIP guys, and thanks for all your friendship and support. Autumn 1997, Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, and Steve Mellor had set the bike up for what he thought would be a typical, bleak day but when we got there, it was warm and sunny, which sent Steve into a chain-smoking strop! Big John Robbo goes…

Send your trips to yourpics@motorcyclenews.com Reader Gavin Oakley The ride Spain, Portugal, France How many miles? 4824 in total Tell us about the trip… I took the overnight ferry from Plymouth to Santander, working my way down through Spain to see the MotoGP at Jerez. I plan my riding to 200-300 miles a day, which gives enough time for breaks and sightseeing. Salamanca was next after Santander via the Segovia Aqueduct, followed by two nights in Merida, giving me a day to explore the Roman sites. On to the weekend and a three-night stop at Rota, 30 minutes from the circuit. Early on the Monday afternoon I arrived in Faro to find there had been a major power outage in Spain and Portugal since around 10.30am so no electric, internet,…

KEY TO THE AREA ■ SOUTH WEST ■ CENTRAL ■ NORTH & SCOTLAND ■ SOUTH EAST Wednesday June 4 BIKE MEETS ■ Sycamore Cafe, Great Billing, Northants 4pm-9pm ■ Huggys Speedshop, Mallory Park, Leicestershire. From 10am www.huggysspeedshop.co.uk ■ Seaways Fridaythorpe, East Yorks 4pm-8pm mike@seawayscafe.co.uk ■ Wheels Cafe, Sykehouse, S Yorks 5.30pm-8.30pm 01405-5785635 ■ Squires Cafe, Newthorp, West Yorks www.squires-cafe.co.uk ■ The Old Stores, Pontblyddyn, Flints 6pm-9pm 07548-224866 ■ Loomies, West Meon, Hants till 9pm www.loomiescafe.co.uk ■ English Riviera Bike Night, Paignton, Devon £2 cash only 6pm ■ The Pathfinder Cafe, Blackbushe, Surrey. From 10.30am-1pm Facebook: Pathfinder Cafe RIDEOUT ■ Burgess Hill & DMC, Station Road Car Park, Burgess Hill, Sussex 7pm-7.30pm burgesshillmc.com RACING ■ IoM TT, www.iomttraces.com SPEEDWAY ■ Oxford Cheetahs, 7.30pm www.oxfordspeedway.club TRACKDAYS ■ Donington Park GP, Leics www.MSVTrackdays.com…

JOIN THE MCN PIT STOP BREW CREW www.motorcyclenews.com/pit-stop ‘After work blast’ JIM KELL Cheeky after-work ride out over the Weardale Tops. It was just 60 miles but not a bad place to ride. ‘Nice Baps’ PHIL BEDFORD Making the most of the sunny weather here in Cornwall. Short run out to Boscastle from Newquay, then stopped off at Nice Baps just outside of Wadebridge on the way home. ‘No room at the Inn’ HARRY HAWKINS Great ride on a great day with great people in great weather. We set off to Kirby Stephen via Sedbergh, then off to Tan Hill. No point in stopping there as the MX5 club beat us to it! ‘Solo traveller’ LEE EVANS It seemed a shame to waste a sunny day. So I headed off…

Since his first professional season in sand racing in 2018, Todd Kellett has had his sights set on all-out domination. Coming from a background in motocross, the West Country lad has risen up the ranks, ascended the dunes and achieved a level of success that no other Brit has come close to. He’s a two-time world champion and recently conquered the world’s most gruelling beach race, Le Touquet, for the third time in a row. Kellett, was (and still is) a strong performer in the world of MX. He previously raced in the European class and even competed in MXGP, but his sand racing career had always been waiting for him. “Weston beach race was something that I always did, even as a child,” he recalls. “I won the 65cc…

RATINGS Exceptional Very good Good Average Poor 1000 miles ON TEST Sidi Crossair X £549.99 ‘Protection at a premium’ Tested by Nye Davis for six months Sidi have taken all the finest attributes of their previous range-toppers and come up with what they say is their most advanced offering yet – the new Crossair X. Sitting as the Italian firm’s premier off-road product, Sidi certainly haven’t scrimped on development, calling upon none other than nine-time MXGP champ Antonio Cairoli, among others, to help craft the ultimate competition boot. With all that said, you’d expect the Crossairs to be rather special, offering plimsoll-like peg-feel with class-topping protection, all tied up with the sort of comfort usually reserved for your favourite slippers. And you’d be right. They’re superbly light, with excellent feedback,…

BRUCE DUNN MCN’s expert technician Fuelling success Keep the petrol flowing freely by servicing your bike’s fuel system BRUCE’S TIPS The container you’re siphoning into should be lower than the tank 1 Empty the tank Often forgotten about, your bike’s fuel system has various parts that are serviceable, such as the filter, quick-release couplings and fuel lines. Most bikes will have a fuel pump located inside the petrol tank that you’ll need to access to service, so first drain as much fuel out as possible, preferably using a pump/siphon. 2 Unclip wires and hoses Loosen any fasteners that secure the tank, then check the workshop manual for instructions on how to disconnect the fuel lines, breathers and electrical connectors; these all should come away easily once the retaining plate has been taken…

Reporting direct from the 2025 Isle of Man festival 6000 Honda bring 6000 posters and two boxes of Sharpies for McGuinness and Harrison to sign during the two-week event Fielding two of the TT’s top riders, Dean Harrison and John McGuinness, Honda continue their rich road racing history at TT 2025. In a journey that started 66 years ago back in 1959, the Japanese manufacturer now field the single biggest operation in the paddock. MCN investigated what goes in to bringing the team 245 miles from their headquarters in Louth to the TT paddock in Douglas and what it takes to run the multi-faceted set-up. 1 Powering the machine 18 staff travel to the TT. McGuinness competes in Superstock and Superbike, with Harrison doing the same with the addition of…

Bringing you closer to the action from the 2025 TT ‘I got my s*** together and got on with it’ Michael Dunlop cemented his position as the greatest TT rider of all time by bagging win number 30 in a thrilling opening Supersport race on Monday. Onboard the Milwaukee Ducati Panigale the 36-year-old produced one of his standout career performances where he had to claw back a significant deficit to fast-starting Honda man Dean Harrison onboard his CBR600RR. Having been beaten by Davey Todd in the earlier Superbike race (see page 70) Dunlop’s first victory of the week clearly meant something. He said: “Ducati had the faith in me to go and have a go and we built a good wee bike. It was hard to get used to the…

Bringing you closer to the action from the 2025 TT TOP STORY Davey Todd continued his run of big bike victories by taking a thrilling start-to-finish win in the opening Superbike race of TT 2025 on Monday morning. Having won last year’s Superstock and Senior TT, Todd’s latest Superbike victory marks a hattrick for the 29-year-old and it was a victory that clearly meant a lot to 8TenRacing BMW rider and team owner. “It’s a dream, I didn’t know if any feeling could touch the feeling of winning my first TT, but it still feels pretty special,” he commented. Off to a flying start Having set the second fastest lap during what was a heavily disrupted week of practice due to poor weather conditions, Todd arrived at Glen Helen on…