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Isle of Man TT Drops Supertwins and Moves to Sportbike Rules
The historic class is changing: more room for production-based bikes and less for bespoke technical formulas.
14 September 2026 1 min read 21 views
The Isle of Man TT is saying goodbye to the Supertwins class and opening the door to a new Sportbike rule set. The move brings the event closer to motorcycles derived from production models, a path already seen in other international championships.
For Italian readers, this is a significant shift: less room for the old “special” twin-cylinder machines and more focus on modern, more accessible bikes. The TT continues to evolve without losing its extreme appeal and unique identity.