Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness 'well prepared' after satisyfing North West 200 and new 207mph personal best
John McGuinness is feeling “well prepared” for the Isle of Man TT in the wake of the North West 200, where the Honda Racing rider earned a best result of fifth.
McGuinness also recorded his fastest ever speed trap figures, breaking the beam at 207mph on the fastest part of the 8.9-mile course between Station corner in Portstewart and University corner in Coleraine.
The 54-year-old, fifth in the Superstock race, was eighth and seventh in the two Superbike races.
McGuinness is gearing up to mark the 30th anniversary of his TT debut this year and will lead the Superbike, Superstock and Senior TT races away at number one.
The 23-time winner has made 114 starts at the legendary event and continues to be a top-six contender three decades on from his Mountain Course bow in 1996.
Reflecting on the North West, McGuinness said: “I enjoyed my racing… finishing ahead of where you start a race is the aim of the game and I took places rather than having to give them up.
“Pushing hard from the start of the Superstock race came with the reward of a fastest speed trap and a fifth position finish.
“Both bikes were well prepared, my crew chief did a great job ensuring we made the right choices and I can head away from the North West 200 knowing that I’m well prepared for the TT races.”
McGuinness will again be joined at the TT in the official Honda squad by Dean Harrison, who won both Superstock races in 2025.
Harrison has been in impressive form and claimed two runner-up finishes in the Superbike races at the North West, and second place in the Supersport race.
The 37-year-old was forced out of the Superstock race with a clutch problem while running with the leading group.