Jamie Coward has confirmed his plans for the 2024 Isle of Man TT with a full programme across each of the four solo classes once more with KTS Racing powered by Steadplan, including a change of machinery for his Supersport TT tilt.

Considered one of road racing’s breakout stars in recent years, Coward has steadily improved his personal best laps of the Snaefell Mountain Course as part of his long-standing partnership with KTS Racing powered by Steadplan.

Having switched from Yamaha to Honda Superbike/Superstock machinery for the 2023 Isle of Man TT, Coward reached a new peak of 132.096mph lap - placing 12th on the all-time record ranking - en route to achieving a fifth and two sixth place results across the four starts.

Moreover, he claimed a second career TT podium in the Supertwin TT category with a run to third place on his Kawasaki Z650, a result he will look to better on the same machinery in 2024.

While there are no changes to his programme in the Superbike, Superstock and Supertwins classes, Coward will make a change in the Supersport TT category after trading his Yamaha R6 for a Triumph STR765 RS.

“The last two years have obviously been great for me and the team but we’re hoping to make another step forward on all bikes in 2024 and the reason for switching to the Triumph is to make sure we move with the times.

“The Supersport class is seeing a new generation now and testing has gone well with the Triumph. It suits my style and with the grunt and torque it has, it’ll make the transition to the bigger bikes that little bit easier.”

“We’ll continue with the Honda Superstock machine and Kawasaki Supertwin and I’m hoping to improve my lap times and speeds in all classes. I’ll concentrate on myself which will enable me to go faster again and climb further up the leaderboard.”

“Last year was my first with the Honda and we’ve got a good base setting now, so the ambition must be finishing on the podium in the Superstock and Supersport Races. That’s probably out of reach in the Superbike class but, as a team, we’re improving all the time so if we can better last year’s performances, we’ll be happy.”

Kevin Watret, KTS Racing by Steadplan Team Owner, added: “After two successful and highly enjoyable years, we’re obviously really looking forward to getting back to the TT with Jamie, especially as we have the continuity of running the same Honda Fireblade again in the 1000cc races. 

“The races last year went well with our first 132mph laps, so we’ll be looking to build on that and make further steps forward.

“The switch to the Triumph for the Supersport class has so far been very positive as the bike suits Jamie’s style more and we’re hoping to improve in each class again as we have done these last two years.

“The results since 2022 have been extremely satisfying but we want to do better again and that’s the clear aim.”