Motorcycle world pays tribute to Karl Harris
Figures from across the motorcycling wor﷽ld - and beyond - have paid tribute to Karl 'Bomber' Harris, who tragically lost his life in Tuesday's Superstock race at the Isle of Man TT.
34-year-old 🍰Harris won the inaugural European Superstock 1000 championship in 1999 and went on to become a leading figure in the BSB paddock, winning three Supersport titles before ta🐷king twelve podiums in the premier Superbike class.
MCE BSB Series Director Stuart Higgs said: "This is an absolutely tragic month. I'm so sad, in particular as Karl recently returned to our Superstock championship one month ago at Oulton Park, showing great competiveness. He was a larger than life character and arguably one of the most naturally talented riders ever to grace our series. Most important he was a father and it is to his family and friends I offeꦐr our deepest condolences. This is a profound loss."
Further tributes to Harris posted on Twitte♎r🌠 can be seen below, in chronological order (newest top)...
Not best platform to extend thoughts but KH was a genuine & honest lad to work with & world class on the 600. Huge sympathies to those close-- Paul Denning (@Paul_Denning)
: RIP Karl Harris -- Aspar Team MOTOGP (@asparteam)
Really saddened to read of Karl Harris' passing today. Unbelievable rider and a top bloke. RIP fella. God speed-- Conor Cummins (@ConrodIOM) Tough few weeks. Rest in peace Karl Harris -- PBM Race Team (@PBM_Team)
Terrible hearing that Karl Harris has died. A great guy who'll be remembered as one of the most naturally gifted on a motorcycle! -- Jonathan Rea (@jonathanrea)
Lost for words on hearing the news of Karl Harris. Great guy with a big heart -- Eugene Laverty (@eugenelaverty)
Really sad to loose a mate, Karl Bomber Harris today. Chasing his passion. RIP. My thoughts are with his family.-- Steve Parrish (@Stavros6)
Another legend lost to the isle of Man TT. My thoughts are with all of Karl bomber Harris's family and friends at this difficult time.-- Jenson Button (@JensonButton) RIP Bomber, no words :-( -- Jeremy McWilliams (@McWill99)
Really sad news, RIP Bomber-- Josh waters (@Joshwaters21)
I had a big crash with a rider in 02. My fault.
He got up, laughed, put an arm around me 'dont worry mate its racing' -- Simon Crafar (@simoncrafar)
": Happier memories. RIP Karl "-- Marco Melandri (@MarcoMelandri33)
Oh no... Just heard that Karl Harris has been killed at the TT... Tragic, he was lovely.-- suzi perry (@suziperry) RIP Karl Harris , Good rider , good bloke , I remember his big smile from the BSB days , TB 21 -- Troy Bayliss (@TroyBaylisstic)
Sad to hear that Karl Harris lost his life at the IOM TT today. Thoughts are with his family and friends.-- Caterham Moto2 (@CaterhamMoto2)
Desperately sad to hear about Karl Harris -- Matthew Roberts (@matt77roberts)
R.I.P Karl bomber Harris-- Wilco Zeelenberg (@wilcozeelenberg)
Gutted and upset, Karl Harris was a top top bloke nice guy and very talented on a motorbike! RIP Mate everyone will miss you -- Sam Lowes (@SamLowes11)
My thoughts are with Karl Harris' family and friends. It was an honour to have started my career and raced with him. RIP mate!-- James Toseland (@JamesMToseland)
Yet another legend, gent and one of the most talented riders I have met. RIP Karl Harris -- Derek A Redmond (@Derek_Redmond) This TT racing is getting out of control it's not fair on family's .. I don't think I even want to go :'( R.I.P Karl bomber Harris-- Scott Redding #45 (@Reddingpower)
:-( Karl Harris, another legend gone, he was the loveable rouge, always smiling, we will miss you mate-- Glen Richards (@glenrichards75)
Terrible news that Karl Harris lost his life during today's Superstock Race. My thoughts are with his family & friends.-- Phillip McCallen (@PhillipMcCallen) This is crazy!! One of THE most naturally talented riders I ever had the pleasure of racing with and a proper nice lad -- James Ellison (@racingellison)
Really sad to hear Karl Harris passed away at TT today. One of most natural talented riders I ever raced against. Great guy too. RIP-- Cal Crutchlow (@calcrutchlow)
Our thoughts go out to the Family of Karl Harris, All the chaps here were good friends of his and someone they respected immensely.-- TeamTractionControl (@Keith_Flint_TTC)
Gutted beyond words at the news that Karl Harris has been killed.!!!-- Carl Fogarty (@carlfogarty)
Words can't describe how upset I am to hear about being killed today. He was like my brother and will never be forgotten RIP.-- leon haslam (@realleonhaslam)
RIP Karl Harris. -- Chaz Davies (@chazdavies)
More sad news from the Isle of Man today, gutted to hear that Karl Harris has lost his life. Such a talented guy on 2 wheels -- Michael Laverty (@MichaelLaverty)
So so sad to lose another friend, RIP -- Shane Shakey Byrne (@67Shakey)
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