Davey Todd Triumphs in Superbike TT Thriller as Dunlop Closes In
What a race we witnessed in the 2025 Isle of Man TT Superbike showdown! I still can’t quite believe how close it was — and how Davey Todd managed to hold his nerve under immense pressure to take the win. From the drop of the flag, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a straightforward run, even though Todd initially looked dominant.
He started strong, leading from the very first sector aboard his 8TEN Racing BMW and quickly stretching out a 7.9-second advantage after the opening lap. That’s a huge gap in TT terms. By the end of lap two, he still had a solid buffer of just over 7 seconds, and at that point, most thought he had it in the bag. But as often happens on the Mountain Course, nothing is ever certain.
The pit stop is where things got intense. Todd lost about six seconds in the pits, a critical moment that allowed Michael Dunlop — who was flying on his Rokit BMW — to close the gap dramatically. When they passed Glen Helen on the final lap, the gap was down to just 0.2 seconds. You could feel the tension rising across the island. But instead of cracking, Todd did what champions do — he dug deep.
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He threw down a final-lap time of 135.327mph to stretch the lead again and crossed the line just 1.2 seconds ahead of Dunlop. It was edge-of-your-seat stuff. That win marks Todd’s third TT victory, having already clinched the Superstock and Senior races last year. You could hear the emotion in his voice post-race on Manx Radio TT, saying, “I was more nervous than ever this morning but I knew we had the pace… I had to put my head down on the last lap.”
Meanwhile, Dunlop wasn’t far behind in performance — his own final lap was even quicker at 135.416mph — but the pit strategy and a bit of bad luck while overtaking on the road might’ve cost him just enough time to miss the win. Dean Harrison rounded off the podium on his Honda, though a fair way back, over 43 seconds behind.
Behind them, local favourite Nathan Harrison took fourth — his best TT result yet — with Aussie rider David Johnson in fifth and James Hillier completing the top six. Not everyone made it to the flag though; notable retirements included Conor Cummins and James Hind early on, and Mike Browne after lap two.
This race was initially scheduled for six laps, but weather disruptions forced a reduced four-lap format. Still, that didn’t dampen the action one bit. This TT has already delivered drama, speed, and incredible performances — and it’s only the beginning of race week.
With Todd staking his claim and Dunlop hot on his heels, the battle for TT 2025 glory is far from over.
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