Ulsterman Martin Barr has agreed to join the Revo Husqvarna team in a two-year deal that will see him contest the British MX2 championship and the European EMX250 series. Barr revealed the news at the Dirt Bike show where he tried out his new ride for size.

The former Honda rider will be teamed up with Mel Pocock and ex-Kawasaki rider Dylan Woodcock.

“So it’s official – I’ve signed a two year deal with Revo Husqvarna to compete in the Mx2 British,European and the Mx national Championship,” he said. “I can’t wait to get started with the new team.”