Dominic Herbertson’s 2026 Isle of Man TT 1,000cc plans have been confirmed, with the 34-year-old using a KTS Racing BMW M1000 RR.
Herbertson will experience a KTS bike in each the Superstock and Superbike lessons, with Herbertson competing in all 4 1,000cc races on a KTS BMW.
The Northumberland rider has elevated his assortment of data of over 130mph in TT highway races this 12 months, aiming to beat his private better of 131.158mph, which at the moment sits seventeenth on the all-time checklist of quickest riders to lap a TT course.
“I’m actually excited to be becoming a member of Kevin (Wattlett, group principal) and the KTS group within the massive bike race,” mentioned Herbertson.
“We’ve got a powerful total bundle and the BMW is a motorcycle that offers us confidence on mountain programs.
“My aim is to proceed to enhance, enhance my private finest lap once more and transfer additional into the highest 10 in each race.”
KTS Racing Workforce Principal Kevin Wattlett added: “Over the previous couple of years, Dom (Herbertson) has proven that he’s able to persistently working within the high 10 in massive bike races.”
“With the expertise of the BMW M1000RR and our group, we consider he has the bundle he must develop additional and problem for the highest six in Superbike, Superstock and Senior races.
“The aim is to steadily construct up your physique via follow and provide the confidence to shortly decide up velocity on mountain programs.”
Herbertson’s affirmation to the KTS groups within the Superbike and Superstock lessons got here after he introduced final 12 months that he could be becoming a member of the Supersport class group aboard a Triumph.
Herbertson has but to verify his place on the 2026 sportsbike grid, the place he was capable of end on the rostrum final 12 months when it was nonetheless known as the Supertwin class.
