Three-time MCE British Superbike Champion Ryuichi Kiyonari has signed to ride for the works-backed Bennetts Suzuki squad in 2016.

Kiyonari makes the switch after two seasons with the Buildbase BMW team and is happy to be riding a bike he raced at the Suzuka Eight-Hours this year.

“I have been racing in the BSB longer than any other series in my career, so I am happy to be able to continue in the championship next year. I have raced the Suzuki GSX-R1000 for the first time this year at the Suzuka Eight-Hours and it’s a great bike,” said Kiyo.

“I am happy that I am able to join Bennetts Suzuki for next year, the Halsall Racing team is a great team, and with the factory support I am confident that I will be racing for my fourth BSB title next year.”