Tyco Suzuki boss Philip Neil has said the determination Conor Cummins showed in getting back to full fitness after his 2010 horror crash at the Verandah was more than enough reason to give him a factory-backed ride for this year's Isle of Man TT.

The Irishman, who has Josh Brookes and Alastair Seeley in his British Suerbike stable, is full of admiration for the Ramsey rider who returned from life-threatening injuries to ride again last year.

"After months of speculation and negotiations it's great to finally welcome Conor Cummins to our team for the 2012 international road racing season. It's fair to say there has been a little bit of pressure to return to a two-rider team on the roads so once we'd reached that decision, Conor really was the obvious choice. As a person I've always been hugely impressed with Conor and his riding skills were evident to all after those blistering lap speeds at the 2010 TT," said Neill.

"However, probably more impressive is the determination he has shown in his comeback from injury, and for me, that was more than enough to justify a factory-supported ride with us here at Tyco Suzuki. I'll be looking forward to working with Conor both on and off the track this season, as he has the attitude and personality I was really looking for in a rider."