Michael Dunlop has signed an eleventh hour deal to ride for Tyco BMW in the superbike classes at this year’s international road races.

After much speculation about his plans for this season the 15-times TT winner has hooked up with the Tyco team for 2018.

“Tyco and I have spoken many of times but nothing ever came of it, this year everything fell into place.” Dunlop said, “I think it’s a good time for us both to have a go at a partnership, I think both can bring something to the table and I’m looking forward to seeing the outcome.”