Bradford rider Dean Harrison set the pace during a sun-splashed opening practice session at the North West 200.

Harrison, yet to win at the Northern Ireland meeting, set a fastest lap of 121.21mph in the Superbike session.

The 30-year-old’s time left him ahead of Michael Dunlop and North West 200 wins record holder Alastair Seeley.

Seeley led the first Supersport session with Peter Hickman topping Superstock practice and Jamie Coward the fastest Supertwins rider.

NORTH WEST 200 OPENING PRACTICE TIMES

Supersport
1. Alastair Seeley Yamaha 116.55 mph
2. Lee Johnston Yamaha 116.47
3. James Hillier Kawasaki 116.08
4. Michael Dunlop Honda 115.58
5. Dean Harrison Kawasaki 115.31
6. Peter Hickman Triumph 114.83

Superbike
1. Dean Harrison Kawasaki 121.21 mph
2. Michael Dunlop BMW 120.97
3. Alastair Seeley Ducati 120.47
4. Lee Johnston BMW 119.87
5. Peter Hickman BMW 119.59
6. James Hillier Kawasaki 119.40

Supertwin
1. Jamie Coward Kawasaki 108.42 mph
2. Michael Rutter Kawasaki 108.35
3. Christian Elkin Kawasaki 108.02
4. Glenn Irwin Kawasaki 107.98
5. Jeremy McWilliams Kawasaki 107.48
6. Stefano Bonetti Paton 107.35