TT - Hutchy to Honda for 2018

[graeme4130]

If any of you follow road racing, Honda announced Hutchy and Lee Johnston as their riders for 2018
Let's hope he has better luck with the bike than they had this year


Edited - Here's link to video http://www.hondaproracing.com/road-racing/ian-hutc...

Edited by graeme4130 on Monday 11th December 12:26

[2wheelsjimmy]

Last time I checked, Hutch's leg was still in a skeleton. Wonder when that comes off.

Money talks, and honda are obviously paying it.

[robinh73]

I wonder how they will both fare with the Honda? And who will replace Hutchy at Tyco BMW?

[smifffymoto]

Where is McGuiness going or are they a 3 rider team?

[robinh73]

I think that McGuiness would always have a ride with Honda, if he chose to return. I can see him sadly (but wisely) calling it a day. He has nothing to prove. He may well still continue, but only do the 600s.

[Jazoli]

robinh73 said:

may well still continue, but only do the 600s.

I think he has said as much in various interviews as he may not have the strength to muscle a superbike around.

[RemaL]

can't get much worse than last year

[ilovequo]

Signed as a no.2 rider no doubt but I'd be confident Lee Johnston will bring better results than Hutchy on that bike (Definitely on the Irish roads)
Hopefully Honda using their time to sort out its issues!

Dan Kneen to Tyco? Good ride at the UGP

[robinh73]

ilovequo said:

Signed as a no.2 rider no doubt but I'd be confident Lee Johnston will bring better results than Hutchy on that bike (Definitely on the Irish roads)
Hopefully Honda using their time to sort out its issues!

Dan Kneen to Tyco? Good ride at the UGP

Yeah Dan has ridden well this year. I would say that the other main contenders are all pretty much set up rider wise, but Dan would be deserving of a team ride. Very nice and down to earth guy too.

[towser44]

This was rumoured a couple of weeks ago and apparantly Kneen has signed for them (or is close to)

http://www.bikesportnews.com/news/news-detail/hutc...

[ilovequo]

Kneens made the move already...
http://tycobmw.com/riders/dan-kneen/