BMW team secures 130mph rider for 2026 Isle of Man TT

Dominic Herbertson’s 2026 Isle of Man TT 1,000cc plans have been confirmed, the 34-year-old riding the KTS Racing BMW M1000 RR.

Herbertson will ride the KTS bike in both the Superstock and Superbike classes, meaning all four 1,000cc races are set to feature Herbertson on the KTS BMW.

The Northumberland rider will be aiming this year to add to his collection of 130mph+ laps at the TT road races, and improve on his personal best of 131.158mph which currently places him 17th on the all-time list for the fastest riders to lap the TT course.

“I’m really pleased to be doing the big bike races with Kevin [Watret, team principal] and the KTS team,” said Herbertson.

“We have a strong package across the board, and the BMW is a bike that gives me confidence around the Mountain Course. 

“The goal is to keep building, improve again on my personal best laps and push further into the top ten in all races.”

Kevin Watret, KTS Racing Team Principal, added: “Over the last few years, Dom [Herbertson] has shown he is capable of running consistently inside the top ten in the big bike races. 

“With the BMW M1000RR and our team experience, we believe we have the package he needs to improve further and challenge the top six in the Superbike, Superstock, and Senior races. 

“The aim is to build steadily through practice and give him the confidence to get straight up to speed on the Mountain Course.”

Herbertson’s confirmation with the KTS team for the Superbike and Superstock classes comes after the announcement last year that he will ride for the team in the Supersport class aboard a Triumph.

Herbertson is yet to confirm his place on the 2026 Sportbike grid, which is the class he was able to finish on the podium in last year when it was still referred to as the Supertwin category.