H.M. Plant Honda have signed 14-time winner John McGuinness and Steve Plater for T.T. 2009.
Manxman Nick Crowe and passenger Mark Cox will officially represent the Japanese manufacturer in the sidecars.
Next year's T.T. meeting will be the main event for Honda as they celebrate 50 years of racing.
McGuinness knows Honda will be keener than ever for T.T. victories next June:-
2026 Southern 100 Road Races to begin tonight
Stars of road racing on Island for Billown Course meeting
Matthew Bostock enjoying 'great season' so far
Manxman has had success on roads and track already in 2026
Southern 100 Memorial Service being held today
People invited to be part of ride-out and church ceremony
Tennis: Billy Harris back in Wimbledon action today
He'll team up with Freya Christie for Mixed Doubles
Golf: 2026 Isle of Man Championships getting underway
Men's and women's knockout phase being held at Rowany Golf Club