Conor Cummins signs for Burrows Engineering for TT 2025

Ramsey Rocket says he's really excited to join the team

Manx TT star Conor Cummins will ride for the Burrows Engineering by RK Racing team at next year's Isle of Man TT.

The Northern Irish team has confirmed the Ramsey Rocket will be replacing Dominic Herbertson.

He'll ride a BMW M 1000 RR in the Superbike, Superstock and Senior races, and will also compete for the team in the two Supersport races.

Team Principal John Burrows said: "It’s a different kind of signing for the team in 2025 but having Conor on board is something we’re all massively excited about. We’ve known each other since 2006 when I was racing, and Conor was getting his first taste of the Irish roads, and we’ve remained friends ever since. I never thought I’d be having a conversation with him about signing for the team, but I’m delighted it’s now official. It’s a mark of intent for us to sign someone of Conor’s calibre.

"We’ve been known for nurturing young talent and I’m proud of the riders we’ve had on our bikes over the years, many of whom have gone on to great things, but we want results as well. Davey (Todd) proved what we can do as a team when he finished second at last year’s Macau Grand Prix and we’re hoping to have similar performances now at the TT. The fire has well and firmly been lit inside Conor again and he’s a point to prove. He knows he needs to be riding regularly, and we’ll give him all the tools he needs.

"Having Conor on board also strengthens our ties to the Island, with Charlotte Richardson our title sponsor from RK Racing being Manx, too. She keeps the wheels turning, so it’s a nice tie up for all parties. As a team, we’re delighted to have such a quality rider with us and everything about it feels right. It’s a good fit for everyone and as a team we’re delighted to have signed Conor."

Cummins said: "John and I go back a long way from when I competed against him on the Irish roads and I’ve got a lot of respect for him, both as a rider and a team manager, so I’m ecstatic to have signed for the Burrows Engineering by RK Racing team. I’ve obviously spent a lot of time on Honda machinery so the BMW will be a new challenge, but I’ve seen at close quarters just how strong a package it is – the results at the TT speak for themselves – and having had a brief spin on the FHO Racing BMW at Armoy, I’m excited about riding John’s bike.

"The machinery is going to be of the best quality and it’s a complete reset for me and a new chapter in my career. There’s no pressure from the team and John just wants me to enjoy riding his bike but we both have goals we want to achieve as well. The results won’t be given to me, and we’ll need to work hard but getting back on the TT podium is where I want to be. The programme is all set, and I know where I’ll be riding and when so I’m really excited about our 2025 prospects."

Cummins withdrew from this year's TT midway through the event, ending an eight-year spell with Milenco by Padgetts.