McGuinness and Harrison will continue to ride for Honda UK in road racing in 2027

He had already hinted at it himself in an interview with TNT Sports, but now it’s official! As confirmed by Honda Racing UK, John McGuinness won’t be hanging up his helmet and leathers just yet in 2027, but will be riding for the Japanese motorbike manufacturer at the North West 200 and the Tourist Trophy next season.

“I’m delighted to be staying with Honda for another season. It’s fantastic to be lining up on the grid in 2027 with a completely new motorbike. I’m also looking forward to my 100th race start at the North West 200 – so nothing stands in the way of a great year in road racing,” says the 54-year-old family man from Morecambe in the UK.

Alongside the 23-time Tourist Trophy winner, Dean Harrison – who dominated this year’s Tourist Trophy Superbike race and the Senior TT – will once again be part of the Honda works team next year. The 37-year-old Briton, who now lives on the Isle of Man with his family, will move up to the BSB Superbike class in 2027 after finishing fourth in the BSB Supersport class.

“Having John as a team-mate improves our prospects for 2027,” Harrison is convinced. “I’m proud to be under the same roof as him again. Apart from the fact that we’re friends, we both have a wealth of experience to draw on. That lifts the mood in the Honda camp and we all benefit from this positive attitude.”

“My performance at this year’s TT was the best I’ve ever put in, so my confidence has grown as a result. I’m not at all worried about adapting the new Fireblade to my riding style. My crew chief Stew Millen and our data analyst Bob Grey are outstanding; we work well together, and we’ll be well prepared.”

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“Dean and John have represented Honda Racing superbly in 2026,” says team manager Scot Hargreaves, proud of his successful rider duo. “Dean’s successes at the Tourist Trophy were the highlight for the whole team, and we greatly value John’s experience, his tireless commitment and his consistent performances.”

“The fact that both riders are jointly developing the new Fireblade for road racing gives us the confidence that we’ll be competitive from day one and can enjoy the races. We’ve got an impressive line-up of riders for next year – I’m confident we’ll have a great year.”