Reigning British Supersport Champion Alastair Seeley will re-enter the British Superbike series with the Tyco Suzuki team in 2012 and partner Australian Josh Brookes.

The Irishman, who added the middleweight title to his Superstock crown this year, has raced in the blue riband class before, making the inaugural Showdown two seasons ago before switching to 600s. He will also race the Northwest 200 for the TAS Racing squad which has switched from Relentless to Tyco colours.

“I’m very excited to be back with the TAS team for another year, especially getting back on a Superbike, and I’m equally excited about the new Tyco Suzuki colours. The bike looks really well. Once we get some pre-season testing done my aim will be to try and win the championship; that really is my only goal," said Seeley.

"I think the new rules in BSB will be in my favour, having already won two championships without electronic aids, and I have every confidence in the boys at TAS to give me the best possible package. Until then I’ll be doing plenty of motocross and trials riding to hone my throttle control skills, but I can’t wait to get started.”