Manxman Dan Kneen has been confirmed with Tyco BMW for the 2018 roads season.

Kneen rode for the squad last season as a stand-in for the injured Ian Hutchinson at the Ulster GP – scoring two podium finishes and the fastest lap ever recorded on BMW Motorrad machinery – and returns for a full shot next year.

“I realised that when the chance of a short term ride with the Tyco BMW team came up last season I had to take it with both hands as it’s not every day you get the chance to work with such a well run, manufacturer backed team. I’m going to be really proud to represent the team on my home course and I’m going to give it everything to reward the faith that Philip and Hector have shown in me,” said the Braddan rider.

Tyco BMW's Dan Kneen catches up with Steve Plater at Motorcycle Live - NEC Birmingham from Tyco BMW on Vimeo.