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KTS Racing has confirmed Dominic Herbertson will ride its BMW M1000 RR in the 1,000cc classes at the 2026 Isle of Man TT.
Dominic Herbertson’s plans to compete in the 2026 Isle of Man TT 1,000cc races aboard the KTS Racing BMW M1000 RR have been officially confirmed.
He will participate in both the Superstock and Superbike classes during the event, ensuring his presence in all four 1,000cc races on the KTS BMW bike.
With aspirations to improve his previous achievements, Herbertson aims to increase his lap speeds above 130mph at the TT road races, currently ranking 17th on the all-time fastest riders list with a personal best of 131.158mph.
Expressing his excitement, Herbertson mentioned his confidence in the BMW bike and his admiration for the team’s strong package led by Kevin Watret, the team principal.
Watret believes that with the BMW M1000RR and team support, Herbertson has the potential to break into the top six in the Superbike, Superstock, and Senior races, emphasizing the importance of consistent progress and familiarity with the challenging Mountain Course.
