Kawasaki UK is pleased to announce that the Platinum Club Racing team will remain its official entry for the 2026 Road Racing season, retaining the services of Aussie David Johnson. “Davo” will be campaigning the all-new Ninja ZX-10RR in the Superbike and Superstock races at the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT.
After a strong 2025 campaign, which saw David and the Platinum Club Racing Kawasaki team enjoy an impressive 5th place in Superbike TT, the pairing will be looking to take a step further as they enter their third consecutive year as the official Kawasaki UK entry. The popular Australian will be campaigning the all-new Ninja ZX-10RR, which features a radical new aero package designed to increase downforce at high speeds and enhance front-end feel, key aspects to a fast lap around the iconic Isle of Man TT.
David Johnson:
“I’m absolutely delighted to be back with Platinum Club Racing and Kawasaki UK. The support from Lee Hardy and the team has been incredible, and I feel we’ve really gelled with them. Last year showed what we are capable of together, and with the new ZX-10RR for 2026, I genuinely believe we can fight for podium’s”
Lee Hardy, Team Principal, Platinum Club Racing:
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with Kawasaki for 2026. We’ve built something special over the past decade, and Davo’s progress last season proves the potential is there. The new ZX-10RR gives us everything we need to push for podiums and deliver the results we know are achievable.”
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK:
“We are really pleased to be continuing with David and Lee for another year. They had a fantastic TT last year, finishing fifth in the Superbike race and we are really excited to see what they can do in 2026 with the all-new Ninja ZX-10RR.”