BSB insight: Dean signs for Honda

Published: 16 November 2023 Updated: 16 November 2023

Dean Harrison will lead Honda’s road racing charge after signing with the team to race at the North West 200, Isle of Man TT along with a full campaign alongside Andrew Irwin in British Superbikes.

It’s a significant move by both the rider and team and one that could see them back on the top step of the podium.

Harrison’s last TT win came when he secured victory in the 2019 Senior TT, while in 2023 he stood on the podium in every one of the six TTs he entered.

Honda, meanwhile, have been synonymous with the TT going back to Hailwood in the 1960s through to Joey Dunlop, Steve Hislop, Carl Fogarty, Phillip McCallen and John McGuinness…

By Michael Guy

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