Bourne moves up to Pirelli National Superstock for 2023

This year’s Pirelli Junior Superstock runner-up Franco Bourne will move into the litre-class for 2023 with his Marvel MCL team.

Bourne will take advantage of the customer support package put together by Honda Racing UK to run a Fireblade next season.

“It’s going to be a big step up from the 600 but I can’t wait to get going, learn the bike and the electronics,” said Bourne.

“We have a good pre-season test programme planned and some realistic targets. I know what I am capable of and am confident we can continue the momentum from this year and have another strong season.”