JG Speedfit Kawasaki have this morning confirmed Peter Hickman will join James Ellison in their 2016 squad and contest the MCE British Superbike series and spearhead the team’s roads campaign.

Hickman has established himself as one of the front runners in the competitive Championship having enjoyed five podiums, including a memorable victory at Cadwell Park in recent years. With an extensive test schedule on the all-new Kawasaki ZX-10R Superbike, including joining the official World Superbike team, the JG Speedfit Kawasaki team aim to hit the ground running when the BSB season kicks off on April 8th at Silverstone, with the goal of securing both riders in the Showdown for the first time.
 
Alongside the British Superbike campaign Peter will also front GBmoto’s Road Racing assault, competing at the three International Road Races; the North West 200, Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix. Even though 2016 will only be his third season racing ‘between the hedges’, Hicky has proven a revelation on the roads, becoming the eighth fastest rider in history around the iconic TT course and taking his first victory at the Ulster Grand Prix in August. Peter will race the factory backed GBmoto ZX-10R Kawasaki in the Superstock and Superbike races at all three events.

“I’m really pleased to be joining Mark and the GBmoto squad again. They’re an incredibly professional outfit and with the factory support from Kawasaki, coupled with the awesome new ZX-10R, it’s the best package on the grid. I’m also really excited to be working with James as a team mate, it’s the first time I’ve ever had a genuine title challenger sharing the garage with me! The goal for BSB this year is of course to first be in the Showdown, but also challenging for podiums and wins,” he said.
 
I’m really looking forward to getting the Kawasaki out on the Roads too. It will be the first time I’ve ridden a different bike at the North West, TT and Ulster, but the new Superbike is an absolute weapon on paper and with factory support, I see no reason why it won’t relate to the track. To get the first win this year was incredible, and although it takes a lot of luck I definitely think we’ll be able to challenge at the front in 2016.”