Former Superbike World Champion Troy Corser has signed to ride the new Suzuki GSXR1000 for Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra in 2005.

Troy and Alstare Suzuki team boss Francs Batta inked the deal today and Troy will make his first appearance for the team at the International Motorcycle Show at the NEC in Birmingham, UK next week.

Troy said, "I am really looking forward to riding the Alstare Suzuki and can't wait for the first tests. The current GSX R1000 has been good enough to win the British and American Superbike titles, so I know it is a good package. I am very excited about this new challenge and I will be going all out for the title next season right from the start."