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:-
Tributes paid to 'legend' Eric Bregazzi
Family confirms passing of major Manx sporting figure
Powerlifting: Isle of Man squad confirmed for 2026 Home Nations
Island will host event for the first time later this month
Badminton: Mixed starts for Island sides at county championships
Both teams claim a win and a loss on the road
Josh Brookes leaves DAO Racing
Australian claimed TT podium with team this year