British Superbike rider Karl 🦋Harris has rescued a deal to compete in the Superbike and Superstock races the North West 200 road races, where he will make his debut next week.

Haꦕrris was due to ride for the PR Kawasaki team at the international roads meeting but the ride fell through as a result of financial restraints.

However, 'Bomber' will now ride the Superstock-spec Ducati Panigale 1🐠199R for Team Rapido Sport in both Superstock and Superbike races at the event.

"I have never ridden a Ducati before but the Panigale seemed very strong for a Sup🔯erstock machine," Harris said.

Harris tested the bike for 🌠the first time at Kirkisꦫtown in Co Down in Northern Ireland on Thursday.

National Superstock 1000 rideꦕr Lee Johnston was due 🐻to ride the machine at the North West but after breaking his leg in a crash at Thruxton will focus instead on riding his 600cc Honda in the Supersport class plus a Kawasaki ER6 in the Supertwin races.

British 🃏championship stalwart Harris made his road racing debut at the Isle of Man TT in 2012.