Former Idaq Kawasaki rider James East has switched to the Brabus Kawasaki team for his 2014 Pirelli National Superstock 1000 title challenge.

The Cheshire based team approached James in December and came to an arrangement to compete on a new Kawasaki ZX10R with a view of pushing to take the championship.

Testing will commence in the late part of February in Cartagena and James is now on the search for a race technician to accompany him and the team over the 12 rounds. Any interested inquirers can contact him on the details below.

“I am very excited to get the 2014 season underway. I found the class for me on the 1000cc machine in 2013 with Idaq and I want to continue the momentum to be a contender for the title this year. Superbike is where I want to be, so I will be working hard to pull in the results for the Brabus Kawasaki Team and to give me the best chance of making the step up," said East.