Swan Yamaha will take the wraps off their 2012 British Superbike on the Maxxis stand this Thursday at the Autosport Show with reigning champion Tommy Hill and new team-mate Ian Hutchinson on hand to kick-start the new season.

Hill will defend his 2011 MCE British Superbike title, which he won in fine style at Brands Hatch in October, while Isle of Man TT legend Ian Hutchinson will make a return to racing, competing in not only BSB but the three major international road races which comprise the Northwest 200, the TT and the Ulster Grand Prix - all with the backing of new sponsors Maxxis.

“We are delighted to embark on another season in BSB with the addition of Maxxis as one of the team’s main sponsors. SMR has been working behind the scenes since the end of the 2011 season to secure the partnership with Maxxis, a relationship that is aimed to deliver success both in the BSB Championship and the IOM TT. We have two of the most committed riders in the country and we are as determined as ever to deliver top results for Maxxis and our other team partners,” said team owner Shaun Muir.