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After being replaced by Tom Sykes and Chris Vermeulen in the Paul Bird Motorsport Kawasaki team, Makoto Tamada confirmed he will remain in the World Superbike Championship after signing a deal with Pro Ride Honda, newcomers to the series. The switch comes after two difficult seasons for the 33-year-old Japanese rider, who was unable to report any notable performances.<\/p>\n