National Superstock 1000 regular Jonathan Howarth will make his debut at this year's Isle of Man TT.

The 29-year-old will ride a 1000cc Kawasaki for Sheff Pack Kawasaki in all three races, fulfilling an ambition of competing on the Mountain course having previously races at the North West 200.

Howarth, from Barnsley in Yorkshire, rode a Honda Fireblade in 2010 and acquitted himself well around the high-speed venue in Northern Ireland, lapping in excess of 112mph on his way to achieving a best place of 21st in the Superstock race.

“It's always been an ambition of mine to compete in the TT races. The Mountain course is the ultimate circuit and I'm confident that I've got everything in place to go well," said Howarth.

“I've still got a lot of preparation work and will be looking to get over to the Island as often as possible to get to really learn the course but the organisers have really helped to make me feel welcome.”