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TT 2024: Paton dominates Supertwin class

Michael ‘The Bull’ Dunlop celebrates his 27th and 29th victory riding the Paton S1-R.

TT 2024: Paton dominates Supertwin class

Every June, the Isle of Man is transformed into a sanctuary for motorbike enthusiasts, attracting riders and fans from all over the world to witness one of motorcycling’s toughest and most dangerous competitions: the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT).

In 2024, the Supertwin class saw an absolute domination of Moto Paton led by Michael Dunlop, marking an important chapter in the history of this legendary race.

Supertwin races in 2024

The Supertwin class, reserved for medium-sized two-cylinder motorbikes, is one of the most fascinating at the TT. The level of competition is extremely high. Supertwin races demand a combination of speed, precision and endurance, testing both the skills of the riders and the quality of the bikes.

In the TT 2024, Michael Dunlop won both races in the Supertwin category, riding his trusty Paton S1-R. The first race saw Dunlop make a strong start and maintain an incredibly fast pace, immediately putting a significant distance between himself and his pursuers. This incredible triumph, the 27th of his career, allowed him to achieve a historic result: to break the record of victories held by his uncle Joey for twenty-four years.

The second race was just as spectacular, with Dunlop once again demonstrating his dominance on the Paton, masterfully navigating his way through the most challenging sections of the course.

The value of victory

Michael Dunlop’s victories in the Supertwin category of the 2024 TT not only further cement his status as a TT legend, but also highlight Paton’s excellence as a race bike. These successes celebrate the partnership between an exceptional rider and an extraordinary machine, reminding all motorcycling fans of the magic and danger of the Isle of Man TT.

Moto Paton: quality without compromises

The 2024 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy will be remembered for many reasons, but the outstanding performance of Paton and Michael Dunlop in the Supertwin class will certainly be among the most memorable moments. This triumph reinforces the Dunlop legend and celebrates the uncompromising quality of Paton motorbikes, writing a new chapter in the history of this incredible competition class.

Metzeler Supertwin TT Race 1 (3 Laps)
Pos No Rider Machine Sponsor Time Speed (mph)
1 6 Michael Dunlop Paton S1-R MD Racing 56:15.993 120.700
3 9 Dominic Herbertson Paton S1-R Burrows Engineering by RK Racing 56:50.794 119.469
8 16 Joe Yeardsley Paton S1-R ILR Frog Vehicle Developments 58:44.075 115.629
10 3 Pierre Yves Bian Paton S1-R VAS Engine 59:24.230 114.326
13 25 Francesco Curinga Paton S1-R ILR Frog Vehicle Developments 59:53.739 113.387
30 57 Andy Hornby Paton S1-R Legacy Moto, Hel Performance 01:03:22.660 107.158
Pos No Rider Machine Sponsor Time Speed (mph)
1 6 Michael Dunlop Paton S1-R MD Racing 56:15.993 120.700
3 9 Dominic Herbertson Paton S1-R Burrows Engineering by RK Racing 56:50.794 119.469
8 16 Joe Yeardsley Paton S1-R ILR Frog Vehicle Developments 58:44.075 115.629
10 3 Pierre Yves Bian Paton S1-R VAS Engine 59:24.230 114.326
13 25 Francesco Curinga Paton S1-R ILR Frog Vehicle Developments 59:53.739 113.387
30 57 Andy Hornby Paton S1-R Legacy Moto, Hel Performance 01:03:22.660 107.158
Entire Cover insurance Supertwin TT Race 2 (1 Lap)
Pos No Rider Machine Sponsor Time Speed (mph)
1 6 Michael Dunlop Paton S1-R MD Racing 18:29.246 122.451
4 9 Dominic Herbertson Paton S1-R Burrows Engineering by RK Racing 18:47.030 120.518
7 5 Rob Hodson Paton S1-R SMT Racing 18:58.330 119.322
11 12 Stefano Bonetti Paton S1-R VAS Engine 19:06.563 118.465
12 3 Pierre Yves Bian Paton S1-R VAS Engine 19:10.396 118.071
18 25 Francesco Curinga Paton S1-R ILR Frog Vehicle Developments 19:37.541 115.349
33 57 Andy Hornby Paton S1-R Legacy Moto, Hel Performance 20:45.662 109.041
Pos No Rider Machine Sponsor Time Speed (mph)
1 6 Michael Dunlop Paton S1-R MD Racing 18:29.246 122.451
4 9 Dominic Herbertson Paton S1-R Burrows Engineering by RK Racing 18:47.030 120.518
7 5 Rob Hodson Paton S1-R SMT Racing 18:58.330 119.322
11 12 Stefano Bonetti Paton S1-R VAS Engine 19:06.563 118.465
12 3 Pierre Yves Bian Paton S1-R VAS Engine 19:10.396 118.071
18 25 Francesco Curinga Paton S1-R ILR Frog Vehicle Developments 19:37.541 115.349
33 57 Andy Hornby Paton S1-R Legacy Moto, Hel Performance 20:45.662 109.041