The British based PTR squad has finished runner-up in the World Supersport Championship twice in 2009 and 2010 and scored eight podium finishes from 12 race start in 2011.

Jules will join the team for a two-day test at Phillip Island in Australia on 20th and 21st of February before the opening round of the Championship at the same track on 26thFebruary.

Jules: "I am very happy to have secured a seat with PTR Honda, one of the front running teams in the World Supersport Championship - there are not many bikes that can win the Championship but I have one of them. I cannot wait to get to know the team and bike better in the Australia test and then see what we can achieve in the first race. I cannot wait to get started."

Simon Buckmaster, PTR Honda Team Manager: "It is very late in the day but we are delighted to welcome Jules to the team and are sure with his pedigree and proven speed that he will be an addition to an already strong squad. We look forward to seeing what he can achieve in this Championship with the experience at the top level he has already had, it will be exciting."