Michael Dunlop looks set to ride for Tyco BMW in the Superbike class at this year’s Isle of Man TT.

The 15-time TT winner confirmed at last week’s official launch that he was still without a machine for the big bike races at this year’s meeting.

Speculation had been rife that an announcement regarding a move to Tyco was imminent, despite Hector Neill playing down those rumours last week.

However, it was confirmed on Tuesday lunchtime that the Ballymoney ace will campaign the TAS Racing-prepared Tyco BMW S 1000 RR in the Superbike TT and further international road racing events including the NW 200 and Ulster GP.

Full story in this week’s Manx Independent, on sale Thursday morning.