Crescent Suzuki British Superbike rider, Sylvain Guintoli, will make his first public appearance as an official Suzuki rider this week, as the ex MotoGP rider visits the International Motorcycle & Scooter Show, held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on Thursday 27th* and Saturday 29th November.

Following the 26 year-old Frenchman’s move from MotoGP to BSB at the end of this season, Guintoli is currently preparing for his first season in BSB, having recently completed his first test on a 2008 version of the GSX-R1000.

Attending the show on Thursday 27th November (press day), and back on the Saturday, Guintoli will be available to chat with fans and sign autographs on the Suzuki stand at selected times.

Note to press: *Sylvain will be interviewed on the Suzuki stand during the official press conference on Thursday (27th November) at 10.30am. For specific one-to-one interviews, press should contact Luke Plummer on 07725 956783.

The show opens to the public on Friday 28th November and runs until Sunday 7th December.

For further press information contact Luke Plummer at the Suzuki GB Press Office (Motorcycles), Tel: 01296 680086 or 07725 956783.