NW200: Michael Dunlop issues statement over Superbike plans with new 'full WSBK Ducati' requiring further development 'over the coming weeks'
Michael Dunlop has confirmed he will not ride his new Ducati V4R Superbike at the North West 200 with further development required “over the coming weeks”.
The record 33-time Isle of Man TT unveiled the Italian machine before the British Superbike test at Oulton Park last month.
Dunlop took part in the test on the Ducati but rode his MD Racing BMW a few days later at the Cookstown 100, winning all three Superbike races.
The Ballymoney man said in an official statement on Wednesday morning that more time was needed with the Ducati after the late arrival of the new bike so close to the start of the season.
“With this new full WSBK Ducati V4R version having just arrived to the team at very late notice, we feel it is appropriate for the team to continue testing over the coming weeks and develop the bike further,” said Dunlop on his official MD Racing Facebook page.
“We are looking forward to working along with Ducati so we can put the project in a good place and get testing done before we get it to the roads in the future.”