News 13 Feb 2014

First look - Maxwell reunited with Honda at Phillip Island

Australian Superbike Champion back aboard Team Honda Racing CBR1000RR.

Image: Russell Colvin.

Image: Russell Colvin.

Australian Superbike Champion Wayne Maxwell has completed his initial shakedown run with Team Honda Racing at Phillip Island this morning, back aboard the CBR1000RR following 12 months at Team Suzuki.

The 31-year-old, who rode for Honda from 2008 through 2012 before departing for Suzuki in 2013, has re-signed with Honda for 2014 as the team expands to three riders with additional support from Motul (click here for details).

Maxwell’s Honda return is the major talking point of this week’s two-day test at Phillip Island in preparation for next weekend’s opening round of the Phillip Island Championship alongside the FIM Superbike World Championship season opener.

Aboard a 2013 specification Team Honda Racing CBR1000RR equipped with Pirelli tyres, Maxwell will utilise Thursday and Friday re-adapting to the Honda following his championship-winning season with Suzuki last year.

Stay tuned for updates later this afternoon direct from the circuit.

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