Ulsterman Ian Lowry has joined the Mss Colchester Kawasaki British Superbike team and will remain with Nick Morgan's squad for the last three rounds of the season.

Former chef Lowry has had a torrid time so far this year and split with the Buildbase BMW team at Cadwell Park after the first free practice session when his S1000RR expired at the end of Park Straight.

“It’s well known things haven’t gone that well since my first year in BSB and I tried a few other options but this is a massive lifeline from MSS Colchester Kawasaki to really prove my worth," said the 2009 BSB leading rookie.

:The bike looks great out on track when I’ve followed it and it’s clearly good enough for podiums as both Gary and Stuart have shown so I’m really excited to ride it. I like all three of the tracks we’re going to and Donington is my favourite by far so that’s positive. I have a good relationship with some of the Kawasaki guys after Paul Bird ran me out in World Superbikes so everything is in place, it’s just down to me!”