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Isle of Man TT warning issued by Honda star as Ducati V2 in “different stratosphere”
Dean Harrison believes that Michael Dunlop’s Ducati Panigale V2 Supersport bike surpasses his Honda CBR600RR in terms of straight-line speed, describing it as being in a “different stratosphere.”
At the North West 200 road races, Harrison and Dunlop were leading the Supersport field until the race was red-flagged just before the final lap, leaving Harrison frustrated as he thought he had a chance to win if the race had continued.
Harrison acknowledged the Ducati’s superior speed on straights but mentioned that he was stronger than Dunlop in turns, planning to make a move before the red flag cut the race short.
Dunlop, running his Ducati with support from Scars Racing, felt comfortable with the bike’s performance and was satisfied with his pace, despite recognizing areas for improvement in the setup.
Both riders praised each other’s performance, with Dunlop acknowledging Harrison’s fast riding and the competitive nature of their duel on the track.
