A century after the first TT, another major Mountain Course milestone was reached: the 130mph lap.
What followed was an extraordinary period of progression. Lap records tumbled, motorcycles became faster and more sophisticated, and average speeds once thought impossible became the benchmark for the TT’s leading competitors. Through superbikes, supersport machines, supertwins and electric motorcycles, the event continued to evolve while retaining the unique challenge at its heart.
Explore our collection from the 130 years and relive one of the fastest-changing periods in TT history.