Shakey back in BSB with HM Plant Honda
Added on Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor
Shakey back in BSB with HM Plant Honda
Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne will be back in British Superbikes after joining HM Plant Honda for the 2011 championship.
The 2008 champion, who has spent the last two seasons in World Superbikes, will partner current champion Ryuichi Kiyonari in what is arguably the strongest team line-up in the history of the HM Plant Honda team.
Kiyonari equalled Niall Mackenzie’s record of three BSB titles when he clinched this year’s title at the final round of 2010 at Oulton Park and he returns to run the number one plate for the first time in the championship since he won his second consecutive title in 2007.
Fans’ favourite Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne returns to BSB for the first time since lifting his second title in 2008 following two seasons racing in the World Superbike Championship. ‘Shakey’ last rode a Honda in the 2007 BSB season.
“I’m delighted to be joining HM Plant Honda,” said Byrne. “I’ve spent many years in BSB competing against them so I know just how strong the team is – finishing first and second in 2010 is testament to that.
“My clear aim is to join Kiyo and Niall Mackenzie in having three British titles to my name! I’m looking forward to working with Kiyo as he obviously knows the bike like the back of his hand; he’s a cool guy and I think we will work well together. I’m also looking forward to riding a four-cylinder motorcycle again.
“People say I’ve only had success on twins, but I’ve never had the chance to ride a top-specification four-cylinder machine, so I’m excited at the chance to prove to people I can race and win on a four too!”
