William had joined Northern Ireland's Tyco Suzuki team while Michael signed a deal to ride a factory-backed BMW S1000RR. Both were determined to make a winning start to the international season and they went head-to-head in an opening Superbike shootout that will live long in the memory.
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Michael Dunlop toasts victory in the feature NW200 Superbike race in 2014 to kick-start his new association with BMW Motorrad in style. | jpimedia
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Michael Dunlop with the victory spoils following his win in the NW200 Superbike race - his first in the premier class at the Triangle road race. | jpimedia
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